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Alice Jebet Kipkech

Cardiff

Summary

Accomplished pharmacy professional with extensive expertise in vaccine advocacy and administration, medicine supply management, and clinical assessment. Holds independent prescriber status and is GPhC registered. Demonstrated success in mentoring pharmacy staff and ensuring optimal patient care. Committed to advancing pharmaceutical practices and enhancing healthcare delivery.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Pharmacist Independent Prescriber

Boots the Chemist
St Mellons Cardiff
08.2008 - 03.2025
  • Provide patient-centred care through the provision of medicines, vaccinations (influenza, pneumonia), minor ailment services, emergency contraception, and travel consultations
  • Assess and manage patients with diagnosed or undiagnosed conditions, including prescribing appropriate treatments
  • Continuously enhance prescribing competency and expand knowledge of additional prescribing conditions
  • Ensure store compliance with high standards and collaborate with local GP surgeries and pharmacies to optimize patient care

Pre-Registration Pharmacist

Withybush General Hospital
Haverfordwest
08.2007 - 07.2008
  • Gained experience across dispensary, medicines information, sterile/non-sterile manufacturing, and clinical pharmacy services
  • Rotated across wards with pharmacists, later managing my own ward responsibilities
  • Maintained CPD records and conducted an audit on the National Patient Safety Agency’s (NPSA) safety indicators for warfarin therapy

Part-Time Waitress (While at University)

Advent Hotel and Catering Recruitment
Cardiff
09.2004 - 07.2007
  • Worked across various hotels and restaurants, performing table service, bar work, and event preparations
  • Assisted in training new staff and ensuring quality service delivery

Summer Vacation Pharmacy Student

Bronglais Hospital
Aberystwyth
06.2006 - 08.2006
  • Dispensed inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, ensuring compliance with hospital policies
  • Assisted in checking for expired drugs and maintaining stock levels
  • Shadowed pharmacists and technicians during ward rounds

Summer Vacation Pharmacy Student

Lloyds Pharmacy
Taffs Well, Cardiff
06.2004 - 07.2004
  • Provided customer advice on the medicines counter and assisted in dispensary tasks
  • Supported dispensing staff in prescription management and stock control

Receptionist

Kisa and Partners Consultant Engineers
Nairobi
11.1998 - 02.1999
  • Managed phone calls, scheduled appointments, and performed clerical tasks

Education

Pharmacist Independent Prescribing Course -

Cardiff University
Cardiff
03.2023 - 09.2023

MPHARM -

Cardiff University
09.2003 - 07.2007

Pre-University Studies -

Braeburn College
11.2002 - 06.2003

KCSE -

Kenya High School
02.1999 - 11.2002

Skills

  • Vaccine advocacy and administration
  • Medicine supply management
  • Clinical assessment
  • Independent prescriber status
  • Pharmacy staff mentorship
  • GPhC registered

Custom

  • Committed to continuous professional development, regularly updating CPD records.
  • Secretary, East African Society, Cardiff University (2006 - 2007).
  • Deputy Head Girl, Kenya High School (Final Year).
  • Successfully balancing a professional career while raising three children.

Timeline

Pharmacist Independent Prescribing Course -

Cardiff University
03.2023 - 09.2023

Pharmacist Independent Prescriber

Boots the Chemist
08.2008 - 03.2025

Pre-Registration Pharmacist

Withybush General Hospital
08.2007 - 07.2008

Summer Vacation Pharmacy Student

Bronglais Hospital
06.2006 - 08.2006

Part-Time Waitress (While at University)

Advent Hotel and Catering Recruitment
09.2004 - 07.2007

Summer Vacation Pharmacy Student

Lloyds Pharmacy
06.2004 - 07.2004

MPHARM -

Cardiff University
09.2003 - 07.2007

Pre-University Studies -

Braeburn College
11.2002 - 06.2003

KCSE -

Kenya High School
02.1999 - 11.2002

Receptionist

Kisa and Partners Consultant Engineers
11.1998 - 02.1999
Alice Jebet Kipkech