Advanced Pharmacist Prescribing Practitioner with MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice and MPharm
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Advanced Pharmacist Prescribing Practitioner, highly accomplished with a wealth of experience, able to lead a large team or work alone with equal success.
Prescriber with an MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice and a post graduate Masters qualification in Clinical Examination Skills. 19 years post registration experience in a wide range of areas including: Aesthetics, GP Practice, Community Pharmacy and Urgent Care. Having spent career continuously improving, furthering knowledge and experience, considered by peers to be a highly committed and capable clinician. Dedication displayed through being industrious, conscientious and diligent in performing tasks.
Being the first Advanced Pharmacist Prescribing Practitioner at West Midlands Ambulance Service illustrates ability to innovate, encourage positive change and act as a role model to inspire future Pharmacists. Keen to face new challenges and learn new skills wherever possible and enjoys sharing skills and experience with others.
Advanced Pharmacist Prescribing Practitioner - West Midlands Ambulance Service/DHU CIC Ltd - West Midlands
(2022-04)
Following the creation of remote working posts at WMAS asked to return to previous post. Having the recognition and appreciation of previous good work there was a large factor in return. NB: MARCH 2023 DHU CIC have taken over the West mids NHS 111 contract - all staff TUPED across to DHU
Vaccination Pharmacist - Cambs & Peterborough CCG - Cambridgeshire
(2022-02 - 2022-04)
Secondment to assist with the procurement and distribution of Covid vaccinations. Also involved in the quality assurance of sites and GDP due to previous experience in this area.
Remote Lead Advanced Practitioner - DHU Healthcare CIC - Remote
(2021-05 - 2022-02)
Role involves the creation of a team of Advanced Practitioners with the aim of creating expert practice at DHU to reduce the number patients who are sent to the Emergency Department unnecessarily and reduce the number of ambulances sent out to patients where appropriate.
Advanced Pharmacist Prescribing Practitioner - West Midlands Ambulance Service - West Midlands
(2020-04 - 2021-04)
Main role at WMAS involves the assessment, creation of potential diagnosis and treatment plan of patients over the phone. Complex process as not being able to see or examine the patient adds considerable risk to the process however due to the increased strain on the NHS from covid it is important to manage all cases as effectively as possible to make best use of the resources available. Treatment may involve prescribing medication or signposting to other services for further assessment (X-ray if needed) or there are occasions when it is appropriate to give patients advice which will allow them to manage their condition at home without any other intervention and provide suitable worsening advice should the problem escalate.
PCN Pharmacist - North Staffordshire PCN - Staffordshire
(2020-02 - 2020-04)
Due to a geographical relocation took the opportunity to gain some further experience in regular GP practices rather than the acute setting which is where main skill set lay due to having been at the out of hours for the previous 9 years. Covid-19 hit in full force during this time prompting the need to move back in to urgent care and to WMAS.
GP OUT OF HOURS Pharmacist - Well out of hours Pharmacy - Warrington, Cheshire
(2011-11 - 2020-02)
Working at the out of hours service allowed pursuit of ambitions to become an Advanced Practitioner. In association with the multidisciplinary team completed the Non-Medical Independent Prescribing course, the MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice and the Level 7 Clinical Examination Skills Post graduate Master's Module. Working closely with the out of hours team is part of daily role including a variety of different GP's from registrars to GP's who have retired from regular practice, District Nurses, Triage Nurses, Dentists, Call Handlers, Reception Staff and Drivers therefore effective communication is key.
Completed a piece of work that demonstrates that, amongst other savings, by switching just two drugs to the alternatives would have saved £12,000+ on the Drugs budget. Despite being more focused on a clinical role consistently exceeded targets set on both OTC sales and prescription items. Top priority is to provide the most effective, safe and quality service to the patients.
Superintendent Pharmacist - Fox Group International
(2017-05 - 2019-12)
Consultant Pharmacist - Select Medical Group - Walnut Tree Business Park Stretton, Warrington
(2007-05 - 2018-12)
Pharmaceutical and clinical advice provided on an ad-hoc basis for this Private GP practice.
Superintendent Pharmacist - David Stearne Pharmacies Ltd - Runcorn
(2011-05 - 2011-11)
A promotion to a temporary position as the Superintendent Pharmacist to implement enthusiasm and key strategies into the business. This role also involved holding the position of 'Responsible Person' to the Wholesale side of the business.
Pharmacy Manager - David Stearne Pharmacies Ltd - Runcorn
(2009-06 - 2011-05)
A unique challenge to run a large distance selling Pharmacy, delivery only (customers not permitted to attend at the premises), which acted as the hub for all of the satellite branches. Involved leading a large team (20+ staff), working with robot dispensing technology and management of many different aspects of the business. Superior communication skills were a key part of succeeding within this role.
Taught Masters Level Module - Clinical Examination Skills - University of Bolton (2017 - 2017)
MSc - Clinical Pharmacy Practice - Robert Gordon University (2017 - 2017)
Certificate - Emergency Hormonal Contraception Training - Centre for Post Graduate Training & Education/E-lFH
Course - Evidence based Medicine course - Centre for Post Graduate Training & Education/E-lFH
Training - Advanced Training in the Assessment and Management of Urgent Cases - Centre for Post Graduate Training & Education/E-lFH
Training - Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults - Centre for Post Graduate Training & Education/E-lFH
Certification - Stage 1 certification - National centre for Smoking cessation and training
Certification - Minor Ailments - CPPE
Review - A recent exemplary review of CPD portfolio - GPhc
Certification - Smoking Cessation - National Centre for Smoking Cessation
Training - Sepsis - Centre for Post Graduate Training & Education/E-lFH
Training - Basic life Support - Centre for Post Graduate Training & Education/E-lFH
Training - Statutory & Mandatory training - Centre for Post Graduate Training & Education/E-lFH (2004 - Present)
Post Graduate Certificate - Non-Medical Prescribing - University of Chester (2013 - 2013)
NVQ 3 - Retail Management - VT TRAINING NORTH WEST (2008 - 2008)
Post Graduate Certificate - Medicines Use Review Accreditation - University of Medway (2006 - 2006)
MPharm - Master of Pharmacy - University of Brighton (2003 - 2003)
