Ellen Sinden
Poole
Summary
Adaptable professional demonstrating strengths in patient care and pharmaceutical optimisation. Thrives in multidisciplinary environments, applying evidence-based practices to enhance medication management and patient safety. Committed to continuous learning and development, bringing a proactive approach to improving healthcare delivery.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist
NHS Dorset
Poole
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Led and delivered medicines optimisation initiatives and pharmaceutical advice to healthcare providers in Dorset.
- Enhanced procurement and contracting practices to align with national strategies and optimise resource allocation.
- Formulated commissioning policies and enhanced services by analysing prescription trends.
- Implemented medicines optimisation and prescribing strategies for new drugs; designing patient pathways to faciliate their use.
- Advised on pharmaceuticals during service redesign, ensuring alignment with existing clinical pathways.
- Facilitated drug decision-making processes across the system to enhance operational efficiency.
Rheumatology Practitioner
University Hospitals Dorset
Poole
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Tailored long-term treatment plans to effectively manage chronic inflammatory arthritis to a caseload of patients in an outpatient setting.
- Requested laboratory tests and imaging scans to advance diagnostic investigations.
- Prescribed medications while monitoring patient responses and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Actively contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance ownership in patient care planning and problem-solving.
- Advise on diet, exercise, and lifestyle factors to enhance overall health and wellbeing.
Lead Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
University Hospitals Dorset
Poole
11.2006 - 05.2022
- Member of the senior pharmacy leadership team to establish strategic direction and define clear objectives for enhancing and optimising the pharmacy service.
- Oversaw service delivery and proactively rectified issues to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented a homecare medicines service enabling high cost medicines to be delivered in a cost effective manner.
- Procurred an outsourced outpatient pharmacy service improving the cost efficiency and quality of the patient service in an outpatient setting
- Demonstrated specialist clinical knowledge to provide safe and cost-efficient use of medicines.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing pharmaceutical expertise to patient care discussions.
- Reviewed and updated hospital formulary, ensuring alignment with current clinical guidelines and cost-effectiveness.
- Supervised and trained junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.
Clinical Pharmacist
Nambour Hospital
Nambour, Queensland Australia
11.2005 - 10.2006
- Educated patients on correct dosage administration and potential side effects of prescribed medications.
- Kept up to date with current pharmacy practices, new medications, and their applications to inform patients and healthcare colleagues effectively.
- Ensured strict adherence to confidentiality guidelines and data protection best practices when managing patient information.
- Processed and labelled medications accurately according to dosage requirements and warnings.
- Established a home IV service to facilitate vital treatments for patients outside if the hospital setting.
Clinical Pharmacist
Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Port Macquarie, NSW Australia
06.2005 - 11.2005
- Six month supervised training to gain license to practice pharmacy in Australia
- Clinically screened drug charts to ensure optimal medication management and patient safety.
- Educated patients on dosage, administration and side effects of prescribed medication.
- Maintained legal storage and security conditions for all drugs.
- Managed and dispensed prescription medications, adhering strictly to legal and professional standards.
- Mentored pre-registration pharmacists by providing guidance and support to enhance professional development.
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Poole
08.1999 - 06.2005
- Progressed from a basic grade pharmacist to senior clinical pharmacist
- Provided a medicines information service delivering evidence-based advice to hospital-based clinicians, enhancing medication management and patient outcomes.
- Established a clinical pharmacy service to the Medical Assessment Unit, conducting medication histories, advising on medication choices to enhance medication safety and therapeutic effectiveness.
- Updated pharmacy knowledge by researching current drugs and their uses to ensure accurate information delivery to healthcare staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient-centred pharmaceutical care plans.
- Educated patients on dosage, administration and side effects of prescribed medication.
Pre-Registration Pharmacist
Boots the Chemist
Winton
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Provided patient counselling regarding OTC medications.
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately, adhering to legal and safety protocols to optimise patient health outcomes.
- Managed pharmaceutical stock levels, placed orders, and organised inventory to maintain pharmacy efficiency.
- Processed and accurately labelled medicine to dosage requirements and warnings.
- Offered expert advice on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and healthcare products to support customer needs.
- Placed timely and accurate supply orders to maintain optimal levels of medications, containers, labels and other materials.
- Advised on medication storage and disposal, minimising environmental impact and promoting safety.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Independent Prescribing and Therapeutics
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth2019
Master of Science - Clinical Health Management
University of Aston
Birmingham, BIR2013
Postgraduate Clinical Diploma - Clinical Pharmacy
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth2004
Postgraduate Clinical Certificate - Clinical Pharmacy
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth1999
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy Degree
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth1997
BTEC - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole1994
Skills
- Patient counselling
- Prescription management, policies and procedures
- Drug procurement
- Clinical auditing & operational efficiency
- Evidence-based practice & Clinical decision making
- Data analysis
Hobbies and interests
- Scuba Diving
- Rugby
- Live music
- Travelling/ Exploring new places
Timeline
Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist
NHS Dorset
08.2024 - 05.2026
Rheumatology Practitioner
University Hospitals Dorset
08.2022 - 05.2024
Lead Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
University Hospitals Dorset
11.2006 - 05.2022
Clinical Pharmacist
Nambour Hospital
11.2005 - 10.2006
Clinical Pharmacist
Port Macquarie Base Hospital
06.2005 - 11.2005
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
08.1999 - 06.2005
Pre-Registration Pharmacist
Boots the Chemist
08.1998 - 08.1999
Postgraduate Certificate - Independent Prescribing and Therapeutics
University of Portsmouth
Master of Science - Clinical Health Management
University of Aston
Postgraduate Clinical Diploma - Clinical Pharmacy
University of Portsmouth
Postgraduate Clinical Certificate - Clinical Pharmacy
University of Portsmouth
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy Degree
University of Portsmouth
BTEC - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Bournemouth and Poole College