Segun Farinto
Trainee Pharmacist
Poole,Dorset
Summary
Detail-oriented Trainee Pharmacist with strengths in conducting clinical screenings and medication reconciliation. Ensures patient safety through accurate assessments and communication, contributing to effective patient care. Committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical support in mental health settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Pharmacist (Mental Health Rotation))
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
, Dorset
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted clinical screenings under supervision to ensure patient safety and accurate assessments.
- Trained and completed patient physical health screening.
- Dispensed, stored, and distributed medications, addressing medication-related queries to support patient care.
- Performed medicine reconciliation to ensure accurate patient medication records.
Trainee Pharmacist (Rowlands Pharmacy Rotation)
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
, Dorset
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Conducted patient consultations under PGD supervision to ensure safe and effective medication use.
- Conducted supervised patient medication counselling and consultation.
- Dispensed, stored, and distributed medications, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Checked accuracy of dispensed medications under pharmacist supervision.
Pharmacist
Hafa Pharmacy
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs.
- Managed inventory movements, stock control and replenishment.
- Established strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Managed pharmaceutical stock levels, placed orders, and organised inventory to maintain pharmacy efficiency.
- Informed customers on side effects, correct dosage and proper storage of over-the-counter medicines.
- Provided patient counselling regarding OTC medications.
- Educated patients on proper dosage, administration and side effects of prescribed medication.
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately, adhering to legal and safety protocols to optimise patient health outcomes.
- Ordered medical, office and other supplies according to expected pharmacy needs.
- Checked counts and dosage accuracy on prescriptions before releasing medication to patients to avoid medical complications.
- Provided prescription intervention services and arranged delivery of prescription medicines to patients.
- Offered expert advice on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and healthcare products to support customer needs.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date patient medical records stored on client management systems.
- Resolved medication-related queries from patients and healthcare providers, offering clear, informative guidance.
- Led a team of pharmacy technicians and support staff, fostering a positive work environment and efficient workflow.
Community Pharmacist
Vanguard Pharmacy
Ibadan , Nigeria
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately, adhering to legal and professional standards.
- Provided patient counselling regarding OTC medications.
- Educated patients on proper dosage, administration and side effects of prescribed medication.
- Supervised pharmacy assistants and technicians, fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Conducted regular stock counts of medicines, promptly ordering low-stock supplies when needed.
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately, adhering to legal and safety protocols to optimise patient health outcomes.
Foundation Trainee Pharmacist
University College Hospital
Ibadan, Nigeria
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately, following legal and professional protocols to maintain patient safety.
- Participated in inventory management tasks, including receiving, storing, and organising pharmaceutical supplies efficiently.
- Notified patients of completed prescriptions for collection.
- Examined medication orders to determine dosage, frequency and duration.
- Monitored refrigerator temperatures and expiry dates of medications to prevent the use of ineffective or harmful products.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality, respecting privacy laws and ethical guidelines.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Pharmacy
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield2025
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife2018
Skills
Taking Medication histories from patients on admission
- Review patients' medication to ensure safe and effective use
- Formulate individual patient pharmaceutical care plans
- Therapeutic level monitoring fort specific medicines
- Education of patients about their medicinal therapy
- Participation in consultant ward rounds
- Facilitate implementation of local and national guidelines where appropriate
- Challenging inappropriate prescribing
- Clinical screening
- Patient counselling
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient interaction
- Medication dispensing
- Safety assessments
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
Timeline
Trainee Pharmacist (Rowlands Pharmacy Rotation)
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
02.2026 - 07.2026
Trainee Pharmacist (Mental Health Rotation))
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
08.2025 - Current
Pharmacist
Hafa Pharmacy
05.2023 - 12.2024
Community Pharmacist
Vanguard Pharmacy
03.2021 - 01.2023
Foundation Trainee Pharmacist
University College Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Pharmacy
University of Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Obafemi Awolowo University