Profile
Samantha Garside
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Education:
Kimberley Secondary School
Clarendon College (Now called New Nottingham College)
Peoples College (Now called New Nottingham College)
Bradford College
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Qualifications:
11 GCSE’s
BTEC Diploma in Art and Fashion Design
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Services
NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
OCR Level 3 in Assessing NVQ Candidates
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Work History:
McDonalds Restaurant – Started as a crew member and working up to a Shift Running Manager
Finance Company – New Business Underwritter
Trainee Pharmacy Technician – Nottingham University Hospitals
Rotational Pharmacy Technician – Nottingham University Hospitals
Specialised Pharmacy Technician – Nottingham University Hospitals
Lead Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician – Nottingham University Hospitals
Operations Manager – Stemcell Biobank Company
Relief Pharmacy Technician – Community Pharmacy
Branch Manager – Community Pharmacy
Stores and Ward Deputy Operations Manager – Kingsmill Hospital
PCN Pharmacy Technician
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Workplace:
My Primary Care Network is called BACHS which covers the areas Bilborough, Aspley, Cinderhill, Hyson Green and Strelley, I work at two GP practices in these areas.
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About Me:
My name is Samantha Louise, my first name is from my Grandad (Sam) and my middle name comes from my Great Aunt Lou.
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I have two children (15 & 11) and a Cavapoo. We love to get away and explore in our spare time. My other hobbies are running, mountain biking and a spot of DIY. See how I said we love to explore… well this will explain the vehicles I drive. Along with a car I also drive a Motorhome and a Motorbike!
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My pronouns are:
she/her
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My Work:
I primarily did my Pharmacy Technician training in Hospital at the Nottingham University Hospitals; I was there for 14yrs before I had the opportunity to work for a Stem Cell Biobank. Since then I’ve ventured into Community Pharmacy, back into Hospital (Sherwood Forest Hospitals) and now working in GP practices for a Primary Care Network.
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My Typical Day:
Typically I wake up around 6am, we all get ready for School/Work and have breakfast together.
I start work at 8am, my role is very varied. It can vary from updating medication records, dealing with medication supply alternatives, checking if patients require medical tests (blood test/blood pressure checks), arranging patients medication reviews with clinicians, responding to drug alerts, supporting patients with managing their medications and supporting colleagues with their learning and development.
I do 37hours over the 5 days, my finish time ranges from 2pm -6pm. This is so I can accommodate my family and work life balance.
