Deborah Thompson
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Highly ambitious and motivated individual with a particular interest in clinical therapeutics, regulatory affairs and evidence-based practice. My experience has given me a strong background in patient-centred care, medicines regulation and healthcare compliance. Keen to develop my skills across both clinical practice and the wider pharmaceutical industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Trainee Pharmacist
Basildon University Hospital
, Essex
2025.11 - Current
- Screened inpatient drug charts and discharge prescriptions, identifying discrepancies and escalating where appropriate.
- Liaised with the MDT to optimise patient care and ensure safe prescribing.
- Reviewed prescriptions for clinical appropriateness and used trust guidelines and evidence-based resources to support clinical decision-making.
- Completed an audit in DOAC counselling to support service improvement.
- Contributed to public health campaigns such as Antimicrobial Awareness Week, promoting antimicrobial stewardship principles and supporting safe, evidence-based use of antibiotics in line with national guidelines.
- Completed clinical rotations including aseptics, cardiothoracic, paediatrics, stroke and respiratory.
Trainee Pharmacist
Fryerns Medical Centre
, Essex
2025.07 - Current
- Gained insight into medicines regulation, safety monitoring, and compliance within primary care.
- Actioned patient safety alerts, ensuring timely review and appropriate follow-up.
- Conducted structured medication reviews to optimise therapy, improve patient outcomes, and support deprescribing where appropriate.
- Provided clear evidence-based advice to improve patient understanding of medicines.
Front of House team member
Hap Recruitment
London
2022.06 - 2026.03
- Reduced customer waiting times by working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated cash tills and managed customer inquiries.
- Used initiative to drive customer sales within a team.
Student placements
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, WM Browns Pharmacy
2021.09 - 2026.03
- Dispensed a range of medications and consistently prepared patient blister packs with close attention to detail.
- Observed numerous patient consultations, patient counselling sessions and clinical checks carried out by the pharmacist.
- Observed the meticulous processes involved in Quality Control of injectable medications for chemotherapy.
- Led patient consultations, with supervision from the pharmacist.
- Introduced to the Electronic Prescribing System used to manage patient prescriptions.
- Bloxwich Pharmacy, Touchwood Pharmacy, New Cross Hospital and UHB aseptic unit
Student Pharmacist
Boots
Essex
2024.07 - 2024.08
- Applied knowledge of pharmacy law and ethics in practice.
- Promoted health education by advising patients on safe medication use.
- Collaborated with the pharmacy team to prioritise workload and maintain workflow.
- Responded to medicine queries, identifying red flags for pharmacist referral.
- Worked in line with SOPs, PGDs, and the Pharmacy First pathway.
- Gathered and interpreted patient information to support safe care decisions.
Front of House team member
Inn on the Green, Greene King
Essex
2023.08 - 2023.10
- Operated efficiently and in a timely manner, whilst receiving customer orders, serving and restocking bar supplies.
- Collaborated with a team to drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction.
- A part of promoting fundraising incentives to support charities such as Macmillan Cancer Support.
Temporary Home Agent
Sensee Ltd
London
2021.07 - 2021.08
- Carefully dealt with confidential client information in relation to the NHS track and trace programme during the rise of COVID 19 cases.
- Conducted a high level of calls with members of the public who had either tested positive for COVID 19 or had been in contact with a positive case.
- Diligently identified and tracked individuals to ensure accurate information collection.
- Assisted in advising, informing, and spreading awareness of COVID guidelines to members of the public.
Shadowing a GP consultant
The New Medical Centre
London
2019.12 - 2019.12
- Observed and assisted a range of patient consultations and organised confidential information into the database.
- Led a particularly challenging patient consultation with an individual diagnosed with depression.
Education
A-levels - Biology (A), Psychology (A), Chemistry (B)
Brampton Manor Sixth Form
London, United Kingdom 2019.09 - 2021.05
MPharm - Pharmacy
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 2021.09 - 2025.07
GCSEs - 5 grade 9’s and 4 grade 8’s (including grades 9 and 8 in Mathematics and English)
Westcliff High School for Girls
Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom 2014.09 - 2019.05
Skills
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Customer Service
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Health promotion advocacy
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certificate March 2022
- Catering Assistant (Volunteer) Aug 2019 - Present
- Baking Assistant (Volunteer) Sept 2014 - Present
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Roman Road Primary School, Student Volunteer, London, 2019-10, 2019-10, Facilitated the organisation of lesson plans and reading groups sessions, providing special assistance to children with intellectual disabilities., Through this particular form of volunteering, I improved my interpersonal skills and adaptability.
- Warren Primary School, Student Volunteer, Essex, 2018-06, 2018-06, Led small group teaching sessions, Engaged in regular meetings with other members of staff to devise new techniques that could be implemented in the class to improve student learning.
LEADERSHIP EXERPERIENCE
- Peer Assisted Study Session Pharmacy Leader – University of Birmingham Sept 2023 - Present
- Facilitated student study sessions, supporting first and second year university students.
- Communicated with prospective pharmacy students regarding areas of concern within the course.
Timeline
Trainee Pharmacist
Basildon University Hospital
2025.11 - Current
Trainee Pharmacist
Fryerns Medical Centre
2025.07 - Current
Student Pharmacist
Boots
2024.07 - 2024.08
Front of House team member
Inn on the Green, Greene King
2023.08 - 2023.10
Front of House team member
Hap Recruitment
2022.06 - 2026.03
MPharm - Pharmacy
University of Birmingham
2021.09 - 2025.07
Student placements
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, WM Browns Pharmacy
2021.09 - 2026.03
Temporary Home Agent
Sensee Ltd
2021.07 - 2021.08
Shadowing a GP consultant
The New Medical Centre
2019.12 - 2019.12
A-levels - Biology (A), Psychology (A), Chemistry (B)
Brampton Manor Sixth Form
2019.09 - 2021.05
GCSEs - 5 grade 9’s and 4 grade 8’s (including grades 9 and 8 in Mathematics and English)
Westcliff High School for Girls
2014.09 - 2019.05