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Overview
Work history
Education
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Affiliations
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Adele Black

Leabrooks,Derbyshire

Summary

I am a experienced healthcare manager with over 10 years experience within the NHS. I am Skilled in leading reception teams, managing staff performance, and optimising patient access in high pressure environments.

I have proven ability to implement process improvements, handle complaints sensitively and ensure compliance with confidentiality, safeguarding and NHS policies.

I am confident in liaising with clinical teams, supporting staff development, and delivering a high standard of patient centred care. I am a highly motivated individual who contributes to a practice that values efficiency, teamwork and strives to improve all services.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Office / Reception Manager

Vernon Street & The Lanes Medical Centre
Derby, Derbyshire
2020.06 - Current
  • Support the practice manager in the day to day running of the practice.
  • Responsible for leading a large team of staff.
  • Overseeing recruitment.
  • Training staff to use appropriate navigation pathways.
  • Manage the medicine management team.
  • Clinical reports.
  • In charge of petty cash.
  • Dealing with complaints.
  • Conduct 1-1 appraisals.
  • Manage admin rotas and authorise leave.
  • Manager staff absence.
  • In charge of GP rotas.
  • Recruitment.
  • Ensured timely responses to phone calls and emails, enhancing customer relationship management.
  • Proactively addressed potential issues before they escalated, ensuring patient satisfaction.
  • To provide excellent patient service.

This list is not exhaustive.

Pharmacy Technician

Peak Pharmacy
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
2018.10 - 2020.06

Receive and verify drug inventories and report any discrepancies to the lead pharmacist.

Adhere to guidelines making sure the workplace is safe.

Adhere to patient confidentiality.

Maintain a clean and organised pharmacy.

Give patient advice.

Handle customer queries and complaints in a professional manner.

Manage pharmaceutical stock.

Dispense medication.

This list is not exhaustive.

Pharmacy Manager

Well Pharmacy
Selston, Nottinghamshire
2015.01 - 2018.06

Complete required NHS paperwork precisely, keeping records and documentation up to date.

Consulted with patients to explain drug dosages and side effects of medication use.

Responsibly allocate NHS funding to make community pharmacy operations sustainable.

Respond to patient complaints.

Provide staff with dispensary training and medication handling.

Manage sensitive data, following confidentiality procedures.

Delegate tasks to staff.

Complete 1-1 appraisals.

Manage admin and pharmacists rotas.

Manage annual leave.

Conduct staff meetings.

Conduct regular audits.

Address patient queries.

This list is not exhaustive.

Pharmacy Dispenser

Jayne Hibbard Pharmacy
Darley Dale, Derbyshire
2012.10 - 2015.01

I started my pharmacy training at Jayne Hibbard's.

Labelled and dispensed prescriptions ensuring they were all picked and dispensed accurately in a timely manner. Prepared blister packs for patients.

Managed stock levels and ordered supplies as required, maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information and addressed telephone inquiries regarding order status and pharmacy procedures.

Education

GCSEs - Maths

Highfields
Matlock, Derbyshire
1989.09 - 1994.06

GCSEs - English

Highfields
Matlock, Derbyshire
1989.09 - 1994.06

GCSEs - Science

Highfields
Matlock, Derbyshire
1989.09 - 1994.06

GCSEs - French

Highfields
Matlock, Derbyshire
1989.09 - 1994.06

GCSEs - Child Care

Highfields
Matlock, Derbyshire
1989.09 - 1994.06

Higher National Diploma - NVQ 5 Leadership & Healthcare Management

Edexcel

GP Practice Management

The Hub Derbyshire
Derbyshire

Skills

Lead people

Handle Pressure

Calm & Polite

Performance Management

Staff training and mentoring

Confident decision making

Affiliations

  • I value maintaining a healthy work–life balance and enjoy spending time outdoors walking my dog. I also enjoy family holidays and quality time with loved ones, which helps me maintain resilience and a positive outlook in a demanding healthcare environment.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Office / Reception Manager

Vernon Street & The Lanes Medical Centre
2020.06 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Peak Pharmacy
2018.10 - 2020.06

Pharmacy Manager

Well Pharmacy
2015.01 - 2018.06

Pharmacy Dispenser

Jayne Hibbard Pharmacy
2012.10 - 2015.01

GCSEs - Maths

Highfields
1989.09 - 1994.06

GCSEs - English

Highfields
1989.09 - 1994.06

GCSEs - Science

Highfields
1989.09 - 1994.06

GCSEs - French

Highfields
1989.09 - 1994.06

GCSEs - Child Care

Highfields
1989.09 - 1994.06

Higher National Diploma - NVQ 5 Leadership & Healthcare Management

Edexcel

GP Practice Management

The Hub Derbyshire
Adele Black