CHAITALI BHANUSHALI
Glasgow
Summary
I am a pharmaceutical professional with a solid foundation in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing from the University of Strathclyde and over 2.5 years of experience as a Senior Pharmacist. Alongside my technical and clinical background, I bring valuable leadership experience from the hospitality industry, having served as an Assistant Manager in Hospitality Management. This role sharpened my skills in operational oversight, team leadership, cross-functional coordination, and high-level problem-solving in fast-paced environments. My master’s degree has enriched my industrial knowledge, making me uniquely well-prepared to bridge the gap between rigorous operational management and pharmaceutical excellence. Dedicated to enhancing patient well-being and armed with exceptional interpersonal and managerial abilities, I am enthusiastic about advancing my professional journey within the pharmaceutical sector and am actively seeking opportunities to contribute to the field's growth and operational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
HOSPITALITY
Glasgow, Uk
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Trained new employees on company policies, customer service excellence, and sales techniques.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints by offering practical solutions and maintaining professionalism.
- Coordinated with senior management to implement strategic plans for revenue growth.
- Oversaw daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, to maintain store standards.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders for stock replenishment to prevent shortages.
- Managed team rosters to guarantee optimal staffing levels during peak and off-peak hours.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, reducing incidents in the workplace.
- Supervised supply purchases, management and tracking in line with budgetary requirements.
Senior Pharmacist
SASTASUNDAR HEALTHBUDDY Ltd
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Extracting relevant information from clinical letters for coding and integration into patient records.
- Coordinating patient appointments, referrals, diagnostic tests, and follow-up appointments.
- Conducting basic medical tasks, such as urinalysis, blood pressure measurements, ECGs, and phlebotomy.
- Completing essential administrative forms and preparing core elements of certain forms for GP review and approval.
- Communicating treatment procedures, processes, and care pathways to patients.
- Assisting GPs in liaising with external agencies, such as SPL and Social Services, while they conduct consultations.
- Maintaining accurate records and submitting required statistical reports, including patient-related data for Clinical Reporting Systems, within specified timeframes.
- Recording, disseminating, and following up on meeting actions in a timely manner; ensuring that relevant practitioners are informed of meeting decisions, actions, and outcomes, and tracking action resolution and updates.
- Reviewing laboratory results and taking appropriate actions following established protocols.
Licensed Pharmacist
MYJOY PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for providing a patient-centered medicines optimization service of the highest quality to patients within the Trust, including those in associated hospitals and community clinics.
- Facilitate the timely provision of medications to patients to support their efficient discharge.
- Conduct audits and engage in project work to enhance the pharmaceutical services provided.
- Evaluate the suitability of patients' own medicines for reuse and promptly address any concerns or questions related to prescribed and non-prescribed medicines with the ward pharmacist.
- Take charge of gathering medication histories, including contacting General Practitioners when necessary.
- Provide essential support to the dispensary for the prompt dispensing of discharge medicines.
- Assess patients to determine if they require compliance aids, in response to requests from medical professionals.
- Ensure patients needing compliance aids can effectively use them and have a refill system in place.
- Offer counselling to patients as per established procedures and confirm that all discharge medicines are up to date.
- Identify opportunities for direct dispensing packs on specific wards to facilitate smoother discharges and discuss these with the ward pharmacist.
- Contribute to the training of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses in the one-stop dispensing and self-administration system.
Production trainee
Neon laboratories
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Gathering, examining, processing, labelling, and handling samples using the appropriate equipment.
- Documenting observations and interpreting findings in accordance with established testing protocols.
- Conducting experiments under defined conditions to validate or disprove hypotheses using advanced scientific methods.
- Accurately recording test outcomes and experimental data in electronic or written formats.
- Sustaining a hygienic and safe laboratory environment in compliance with environmental and health guidelines.
- Safely arranging and storing compressed gases, chemical substances, and fluids as per safety instructions.
- Procuring laboratory resources, including testing tools and research equipment.
- Calculating and reporting experiment and test results to the Team Leader.
Education
Postgraduate - Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
University Of Strathclyde
06-2023
B. Pharmacy -
Sandip Institute of Pharmaceuticals Science
01-2018
ALC Junior College
Wada01-2014
Professional Achievements and Development:
- Participated in a Two-Day National Level Seminar on "Current Scenario in Pharmaceutical Validation, Risk Management & CAPA.
- Attended a webinar entitled "The Impact of Covid-19" organised by D.Y. Patil Deemed University School of Management.
- Engaged in a webinar entitled "Preparing for the Future: Transform Yourself with an MBA Degree as a Passport to a Successful Career" hosted by D.Y. Patil Deemed University School of Management.
References
References available on request.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
HOSPITALITY
09.2024 - Current
Senior Pharmacist
SASTASUNDAR HEALTHBUDDY Ltd
12.2021 - 05.2022
Licensed Pharmacist
MYJOY PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2020 - 05.2021
Production trainee
Neon laboratories
09.2018 - 03.2019
Postgraduate - Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
University Of Strathclyde
B. Pharmacy -
Sandip Institute of Pharmaceuticals Science
ALC Junior College