Benedicta EZEKWE
London
Summary
Driven GPhC-registered pharmacist with experience in community pharmacy and background in clinical settings. Now transitioning into primary care. Experienced in medication reviews, evidence-based practice, and supporting safe and effective medicine use. Confident working within multidisciplinary teams and liaising with health care professionals to optimise patient care. Strong interest in long-term condition management and medicines optimisation. Currently working towards Independent Prescriber accreditation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
PCN Pharmacist Manager
Enimed Limited
London
2024.01 - Current
- Managed daily operations of high-volume community pharmacy, ensuring compliance with GPhC standards and clinical governance requirements.
- Led and developed the pharmacy team, improving dispensing volume by 25% in under six months.
- Delivered clinical services including NMS, DMS, vaccinations, and hypertension case-finding.
- Increased flu vaccination uptake by 40% through targeted patient engagement.
- Collaborated with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to enhance safe, evidence-based prescribing and optimise patient outcomes.
- Conducted medication reviews and remote consultations, identifying polypharmacy risks and supporting deprescribing.
- Guided on cost-effective prescribing and formulary adherence to improve medicines optimisation.
- Built strong relationships with GP surgeries and secured three care home contracts, supporting service growth.
Pharmacist trainee
Medipharmacy
London
2022.11 - 2023.12
- Conducted clinical prescription screening and dispensing to ensure safe, accurate medication management for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided patient counselling on medication use, identifying potential drug interactions and adverse effects.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimise therapy, resolve medication-related issues, and support treatment adjustments.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory and ethical standards, demonstrating commitment to patient safety and good pharmacy practice.
- Assisted with stock management by ordering and maintaining drug inventory to support uninterrupted pharmacy operations.
Pharmacy assistant
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
London
2023.01 - 2023.09
- Streamlined dispensing operations and managed inventory in hospital setting to enhance service delivery.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare standards by adhering to strict regulatory and safety protocols.
- Developed hospital pharmacy procedures in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Addressed queries on dosages, indications and drug availability, providing clear information to patients from diverse backgrounds.
COVID operations analysts
London Ambulance Service
Waterloo
2020.03 - 2021.09
- Analysed operational data to optimise workflow, aligning daily goals and strategies with operational needs.
- Led a team of COVID-19 operations staff ensuring safe and clinically appropriate care for patients with severe COVID symptoms.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations and clinical governance standards.
- Trained junior paramedics on pathways manipulation, collaborating with healthcare professionals and clinicians to address pathway and Directory of Services (DOS) inquiries.
- Fostered a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment, enhancing staff morale and teamwork.
Health Advisor
London Ambulance Service
Croydon
2018.11 - 2023.01
- Assessed patient needs and signposted to appropriate services, collaborating with healthcare professionals and clinical bodies to ensure effective care pathways.
- Delivered safe, clinically effective telephone-based care using NHS Pathways.
- Handled high-volume calls in partnership with mental health teams (SLAM & Oxleas) and out-of-hours providers to deliver comprehensive person-centred care.
- Managed inquiries on illnesses, injuries, prescriptions, medication, and minor ailments; dispatched ambulances based on clinical need to optimise patient outcomes.
- Accurately documented patient information, maintaining confidentiality.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmacy
Kingston University
London 2017.09 - 2022.05
A-Levels -
Suffolk One
Ipswich, Suffolk 2015.09 - 2027.05
Skills
- Medication Reviews & Medicines Optimisation
- Patient Counselling & Communication
- Long-Term Condition Management
- Pharmaceutical software proficiency
- Responsive customer service attitude
- Clinical Governance
- Clinical Screening & Prescription Validation
- Audit & Quality Improvement
Certification
- First aid training
- Vaccination training
- Infection prevention and control
- Antibiotic guardian
Timeline
PCN Pharmacist Manager
Enimed Limited
2024.01 - Current
Pharmacy assistant
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
2023.01 - 2023.09
Pharmacist trainee
Medipharmacy
2022.11 - 2023.12
COVID operations analysts
London Ambulance Service
2020.03 - 2021.09
Health Advisor
London Ambulance Service
2018.11 - 2023.01
Master of Science - Pharmacy
Kingston University
2017.09 - 2022.05
A-Levels -
Suffolk One
2015.09 - 2027.05