Saif Al-Chalabi

Adaptable MPharm Student • Pharmacy Assistant • Customer-Focused Professional

About Me

I’m a hardworking, honest MPharm student at Newcastle University with hands-on pharmacy experience in community and hospital settings. Thriving under pressure, I enjoy solving problems, meeting new people and working as part of a team. Outside of work and study I enjoy boxing, playing chess and sometimes videogames.

Experience

Turnstile Operator / Safety Steward Jun 2025 – present
Newcastle St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Deliver fast, friendly customer service to thousands of match-day guests.
  • Manage ticket checks and entry flow in a high-pressure stadium environment.
  • Uphold strict health, safety and security standards at all times.
Hospital Pharmacist Assistant Oct 2023 – Mar 2024
Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Verified inpatient medications for accuracy and safety.
  • Gained patient consent and built trust while checking personal medicines.
  • Communicated findings clearly to the multidisciplinary care team.
Pharmacy Assistant Oct 2023 – Mar 2024
Kepier Pharmacy, Houghton le Spring
  • Provided expert advice on OTC products and prescription services.
  • Processed prescriptions accurately under pharmacist supervision.
  • Managed inventory to minimise stock-outs and overstocking.
Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Ponteland Rd. Pharmacy, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Maintained dispensary stock and organisation.
  • Transferred dispensed items to patients safely and courteously.
  • Supported pharmacists during peak periods to maintain workflow.

Education & Training

Newcastle University (2023 – 2027)
MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy – undergraduate

A-Levels

GCSEs (selected)

Nuffield Research Certificate – Astrophysics research project
Level 2 Mentoring Certificate – Children’s North East (3 credits)

Key Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal skills
Calm under pressure & resilient
Accurate dispensing & stock management
Team player with multitasking ability

Languages

Contact

📞 07440 072233
✉️ saifsaadalchalabi@outlook.com