Ashna Patel

Pharmacist | Medicines Optimisation & Patient Safety | Aspiring Industry Pharmacist

Burntwood, England, United Kingdom

About

Self-employed community pharmacist with experience delivering front-line healthcare services across a range of community pharmacy settings. My background has provided extensive exposure to real-world medicines use, patient behaviour, and medication-related risk in fast-paced clinical environments. I have applied principles of medicines optimisation and patient safety through clinical checking, patient counselling, identification of prescribing issues, and escalation or reporting of safety concerns in line with governance and SOP requirements. This includes supporting pharmacovigilance activities at the point of patient contact by identifying and assessing suspected adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and adherence-related risks. My role has required regular engagement with patients, prescribers, and pharmacy teams, developing strong stakeholder communication skills and the ability to convey complex clinical information clearly and appropriately. I am now seeking to transition into an industry pharmacy role where real-world clinical insight, safety awareness, and effective stakeholder engagement can support evidence-based decision-making. I am particularly interested in opportunities within pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, or clinical operations.

Experience

  • Multiple Community Pharmacy Organisations (Self-employed · 4 yrs 10 mos)
    • Locum Pharmacist
      Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

      -Managed medicines safety and risk mitigation across high-volume community settings -Delivered NHS-commissioned clinical services aligned with national healthcare priorities (e.g. long-term conditions, prevention) and acute infections -Analysed patient and prescribing data to identify interventions and improve outcomes -Ensured compliance with regulatory, SOP, and governance standards -Communicated complex clinical information clearly to diverse stakeholders -Maintained clinical competence through continuous professional development and mandatory training

    • Travel
      Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 · 4 mos

      Planned career break for solo travel across Australia and New Zealand, strengthening adaptability, organisation, and communication skills in unfamiliar environments.