Awele Ijeoma Nwachukwu
Kilmarnock,East Ayrshire
Summary
A committed, adaptable and hardworking GPhC-registered pharmacist with demonstrated leadership and workflow management skills. Experienced in supporting day-to-day pharmacy operations, supervising staff and delivering high-quality patient care. Seeking a Pharmacy Manager position to further develop leadership capability while driving team performance, service delivery and patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Relief Pharmacist
Boots Pharmacy
2025.01 - 2026.04
- Leading and coordinating daily pharmacy operations across multiple branches and adapting quickly to new teams.
- Supervising and supporting dispensary teams to maintain efficient workflow and escalate concerns when required.
- Delivering multiple clinical services, including vaccinations and health checks in line with SOPs, GPhC standards, and patient safety.
- Receiving prescriptions and checking against medical histories, safeguarding patient health and safety.
Locum pharmacist
Self-employed
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
2025.04 - Current
- Managing dispensary teams in preparing and dispensing prescribed medication and coordinated services within pharmacies.
- Supporting patient safety by evaluating medication orders and escalated medication error concerns to the GPs.
- Educating patients on optimal dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility prior to dispensing medications.
- Maintaining and coordinating accurate record keeping of all medications processed through pharmacy.
Dispenser
Boots Pharmacy
2024.08 - 2024.12
- Supported workflow efficiency and stock management
- Collaborated with pharmacists to prioritise workload
- Delivered high-quality patient service and resolved queries
Foundation Training Pharmacist
Boots Pharmacy
2023.08 - 2024.08
- Managed patient consultations and clinical decision-making
- Contributed to clinical governance and patient safety initiatives
- Supported team coordination and workflow management
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Dermatology and Clinical Practice
University of South Wales
2023.01 - 2024.01
MPharm - undefined
Robert Gordon University
2019.01 - 2023.01
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management: Delegation, supervision, team support, problem solver
- Workflow & Operations Management: Adaptability, prioritisation, efficiency, organisation
- Clinical: SOP adherence, patient safety governance, trained in all PGDs, flu vaccinator, certified first aider
- Communication: Adaptive communication styles for different teams, professionals and patients
References
References available on request.
Certification
GPhC registration number: 2238607
Timeline
Locum pharmacist
Self-employed
2025.04 - Current
Relief Pharmacist
Boots Pharmacy
2025.01 - 2026.04
Dispenser
Boots Pharmacy
2024.08 - 2024.12
Foundation Training Pharmacist
Boots Pharmacy
2023.08 - 2024.08
Postgraduate Diploma - Dermatology and Clinical Practice
University of South Wales
2023.01 - 2024.01
MPharm - undefined
Robert Gordon University
2019.01 - 2023.01