Naina Trivedi
Crawley,West Sussex
Summary
First-Class MPharm graduate and Foundation Trainee Pharmacist with clinical experience across hospital and outpatient pharmacy settings within the NHS. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support medicines optimisation and safe patient care. Demonstrated leadership as a Weekend Team Leader in outpatient pharmacy, coordinating workflow and supporting colleagues in a high-volume clinical environment. Published scientific author with experience in biomedical research and presenting findings to healthcare professionals. Strong interest in the translation of clinical evidence into practice and the responsible communication of scientific data to support informed healthcare decision-making.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Foundation Trainee Pharmacist
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust
Redhill, Surrey
07.2025 - Current
- Provided clinical support across multiple hospital rotations, including screening, drug histories, processing medication orders and requests and medicines reconciliation.
- Reviewed inpatient prescriptions for appropriateness, safety, and adherence to NICE guidance and local trust policies, identifying and documenting clinical issues where required.
- Participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds on multiple rotations, gaining experience in MDT approach to medication optimisation, antimicrobial stewardship, and thrombosis management.
- Conducted patient counselling on new and high-risk medicines, including anticoagulants, opioids, inhalers, and medicines affecting falls risk.
- Supported prescribing decisions by assessing renal and hepatic function, drug interactions, and monitoring requirements.
- Managed and prioritised clinical workload alongside completion of training objectives and e-portfolio submissions.
- Developed professional communication skills through patient-facing consultations and interprofessional discussions.
- Conducted a clinical audit with recommendations on improved care in C.difficile management within hospital, looking at timeliness of administration and opportunities for process improvement for better patient outcomes in C.diff patients.
- Participated in Careers Fairs at the trust and at local universities to promote the pharmacy department within the trust, putting together resources and talking to people about opportunities within a pharmacy career.
- Mentored over 10 third and fourth year pharmacy students on placement at the trust, advising on Case Based Discussion presentations, working through clinical cases on wards and activities to help with their professional development.
Weekend Team Leader and Pharmacy Advisor
Boots
Redhill, Surrey
09.2022 - Current
- Dispensed and clinically assembled a wide range of hospital outpatient prescriptions, including specialist clinic prescriptions (oncology/chemotherapy, TB clinics) and A&E discharge medications.
- Supported safe supply of chemotherapy prescriptions in line with hospital protocols, working closely with pharmacists and clinic teams to resolve prescription queries.
- Provided patient-facing support and counselling for outpatient and discharge prescriptions.
- Acted as Weekend Team Leader for 3 years (2023 - present), overseeing dispensary workflow, allocating tasks, and ensuring safe service delivery during high-demand periods.
- Fully trained in stock management, including ordering, supplier liaison, invoicing, and maintaining adequate stock levels to support clinic activity.
- Worked closely with hospital teams to prioritise urgent prescriptions, particularly for A&E discharges and time-critical clinic medications.
- Worked to maintain high standards of governance, confidentiality, and compliance with legal and professional requirements.
- Supported pharmacists with controlled drugs procedures, error reporting, and operational problem-solving.
Education
Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom 10.2019 - 06.2025
Skills
- Critical thinking in medicine
- Medicines optimisation and clinical risk assessment
- Advocacy for patient safety
- Health promotion advocacy
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Communicating clinical information to patients and healthcare professionals
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Scientific communication
- Presenting scientific findings to professional audiences
- Data analysis and publishing
Key Achievements
- Co-author of a peer-reviewed scientific publication in FEBS OpenBio, investigating the protective effects of dapagliflozin in retinal toxicity.
- Presented research findings at the BPS Pharmacology Conference in Dublin (2025).
- Achieved 95% in my Masters research, achieving a First Class with Honours in my MPharm Degree
- Served as President of the University Gospel Choir Society, leading rehearsals, directing performances and organising public events.
Accomplishments
- Masters Dissertation, later submitted for publishing by peer-reviewed journal
- Received a 95% on my research during my Pharmacy degree 4th year
- Research investigating SGLT2 inhibition and retinal toxicity mechanisms.
- Approved and Published in FEBS OpenBio in Feb 2026
Paper Titled: Dapagliflozin prevents methylglyoxal-induced retinal cell death in ARPE-19 cells - Trivedi N., et al.
Affiliations
- Black Belt in Karate and Kickboxing
- Keen Musician
Languages
English
Native
Gujarati
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foundation Trainee Pharmacist
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust
07.2025 - Current
Weekend Team Leader and Pharmacy Advisor
Boots
09.2022 - Current
Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Brighton
10.2019 - 06.2025