Muhammad Saud Ali

MPharm Student | Clinical Pharmacy Enthusiast

Year 3 at Medway School of Pharmacy • Passionate about Patient-Centered Care & Digital Health

About Me

Highly motivated third-year pharmacy student pursuing a career in clinical pharmacy with demonstrated commitment to developing professional and clinical expertise. Experienced in medication dispensing, patient counselling, and regulatory compliance across both independent community and retail pharmacy settings. Passionate about delivering pharmaceutical care and contributing to improved patient outcomes. Seeking unique opportunities to show my skills and develop further.

Professional Experience

Pharmacy Assistant / Dispenser
Boots the Chemist, Canary Wharf
Present
  • Accurate dispensing of medications following standard operating procedures
  • Patient counselling on medication use and side effects
  • Maintaining regulatory compliance and quality assurance
  • Achieved an NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing
Work Experience
Britton House (Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust), Gillingham
2026
Clinical experience in mental health pharmacy setting, gaining exposure to psychiatric medications and specialized patient care.
Work Experience
Priority House (Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust), Maidstone
2026
Further mental health hospital experience, developing understanding of medication management in psychiatric care.
Work Experience
Day Lewis, Upton Lane
2024
Community pharmacy experience in independent pharmacy setting, learning operational procedures and patient-facing services.
Work Experience
Blue Light Pharmacy, Whitechapel
2023
Early pharmacy experience observing dispensing procedures, patient interactions, and pharmacy operations.
Pharmacy Assistant
Catto Chemist, East Ham
2021-2022
First professional pharmacy role, developing foundational skills in medication dispensing and customer service in independent community pharmacy.

Education

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) - Year 3 Student
Medway School of Pharmacy
Expected 2027
Advanced studies in clinical pharmacy, pharmacokinetics, complex disease management, and patient-centered care. Developing expertise in oncology, pharmacy law, and ethical practice with intensive OSCE preparation.
A-Levels
London Academy of Excellence - Stratford
2021
Advanced level qualifications providing foundation for pharmaceutical sciences.
GCSEs
Stratford School Academy
2019
Outstanding Results: Mathematics (9), Chemistry (9), Biology (9), Physics (9), Religious Education (9), Geography (7), English (6)

Core Skills

Key competencies developed through education and professional experience

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Clinical Pharmacy
Patient-centered care, disease management, oncology
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Medication Dispensing
Accurate dispensing, quality assurance, SOPs
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Patient Counselling
Communication, medication advice, OSCE skills
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Pharmacy Law
GPhC standards, regulatory compliance, ethics
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Digital Health
IT competency, computing skills, modern pharmacy
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Emergency Response
First Aid certified, patient safety

Professional Certifications

Credentials demonstrating specialized training and competencies

Qualification Awarding Body Obtained Notes
NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing Boots 2025 Currently working at Boots in Canary Wharf; maintaining and developing practical skills
First Aid for Life Certificate First Aid for Life 2025 Demonstrates commitment to patient safety and emergency response
Computing Project Qualification LAE - Stratford 2022 Demonstrates IT competency and technical skills for modern pharmacy
Financial Literacy Certificate LAE 2021-2022 Understanding of financial management and business awareness