Summary
Work history
Education
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Samia Begum

Reading,,Berkshire

Summary

Highly motivated fourth-year MPharm student with previous training in paramedic practice and hands-on experience across community and hospital pharmacy settings. Brings strong patient communication skills, clinical awareness, and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure environments. Adaptable, professional, and committed to safe, patient-centred pharmacy practice.

Work history

Pharmacy Volunteer

Oxford University Hospitals
Oxford, Oxfordshire
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Supported hospital pharmacy teams with dispensing and medicines supply processes under supervision.
  • Assisted with medicines distribution to wards and clinical areas.
  • Observed medicines reconciliation and discharge processes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and upheld patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Worked collaboratively with pharmacists, technicians, and wider MDT members.
  • Gained exposure to aseptic services / controlled drugs procedures.

Pharmacy Assistant

Boots
Oxford, Oxfordshire
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Used PMR systems to accurately prepare and label prescriptions.
  • Provided OTC advice and product recommendations under pharmacist supervision.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Managed stock control, expiry date checks, and ordering.
  • Followed SOPs and maintained compliance with GPhC and company standards.

Education

Master of Science - Pharmacy

University of Reading
Reading
09/2022 -

Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science

University of Bedfordshire
Bedford
09/2021 - 08/2022

Skills

  • Clinical awareness & first aid trained
  • Attention to detail & accuracy
  • Patient communication & customer service
  • Teamwork within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Adherence to SOPs and GPhC standards
  • Dispensing support & prescription processing

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Pharmacy Volunteer

Oxford University Hospitals
02.2025 - 04.2025

Pharmacy Assistant

Boots
10.2024 - 12.2024

Master of Science - Pharmacy

University of Reading
09/2022 -

Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science

University of Bedfordshire
09/2021 - 08/2022
Samia Begum