David

GPhC-registered pharmacist with recent prison pharmacy experience and extensive locum background across community settings. Experienced in delivering pharmaceutical care in high-risk, complex clinical environments requiring strong clinical judgement, risk management, and controlled drugs governance. Currently in the final stages of completing the Independent Prescribing (IP) qualification.

Strong interest in specialist prescribing services including pain management, mental health, substance misuse, and medical cannabis clinics. Confident working autonomously, conducting structured clinical assessments, and managing complex medication regimens across diverse patient populations.

Prison Pharmacist - HMP Altcourse - Liverpool

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Delivered pharmaceutical care within a secure custodial environment
• Managed complex medication regimens including psychotropics and controlled drugs
• Supported opioid substitution therapy pathways
• Conducted in-possession medication risk assessments
• Worked collaboratively with GPs, mental health teams, and wider MDT
• Ensured strict compliance with controlled drug governance and security protocols

Locum Pharmacist - Various Community Pharmacies

(2021-01 - 2025-12)

• Provided safe and effective supply of POM and Schedule 2–5 Controlled Drugs
• Delivered clinical services including blood pressure monitoring and minor ailments
• Conducted structured patient consultations and triage
• Maintained high standards of governance and documentation
• Managed high prescription volumes while ensuring patient safety

Pre-Registration Pharmacist (Multi-Sector) - Imaan Healthcare

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• 50% placement within GP practice
• Conducted medication reviews and medicines reconciliation using EMIS
• Identified prescribing discrepancies and optimised therapy
• Completed audit on PPI and sertraline prescribing standards
• Liaised with GPs and multidisciplinary teams

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) - Pharmacy - Liverpool John Moores University (2016-09 - 2020-06)