Berfin Pirbudak
Cheshunt,Hertfordshire
Summary
Experienced PCN Clinical Pharmacist with a strong background in medicines optimisation, multidisciplinary working and patient-centred care. An effective communicator with excellent leadership and mentoring skills, I have supported the development of PCN pharmacists and aspiring pharmacy technicians through coaching and constructive feedback. I am seeking a Senior Clinical Pharmacist role where I can contribute my clinical expertise, leadership and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
PCN Pharmacist
Haringey GP Federation
London
2023.09 - Current
- Deliver expert clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across GP practices, ensuring the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines.
- Lead medicines optimisation initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve prescribing quality, patient outcomes and cost-effective prescribing.
- Support the delivery of QOF and enhanced services through proactive medicines optimisation and clinical review.
- Work collaboratively with GP practices, the Primary Care Network and multidisciplinary teams to develop and improve clinical pharmacy services.
- Contribute to clinical governance by reviewing significant events, analysing prescribing risks and implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety.
- Apply national and local prescribing guidance, policies and best practice to promote safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines.
- Analyse prescribing and population health data to identify trends, address unwarranted variation and support service improvement.
- Translate organisational and PCN priorities into practical service developments and quality improvement projects.
- Support the induction, supervision and professional development of newly appointed PCN pharmacists and aspiring pharmacy technicians through mentoring, observation and constructive feedback.
- Provide expert clinical advice on prescribing, medicines optimisation and medicines safety to GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Trainee pharmacist
Greenlight Pharmacy
London
2022.09 - 2023.08
Pharmacy dispenser
Safedale Pharmacy
London
2020.02 - 2022.08
Over the counter assistant
Allen Pharmacy
London
2017.05 - 2020.02
Education
Master of Pharmacy -
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 2018.09 - 2022.05
Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing -
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 2025.09 - 2026.04
Skills
- Clinical decision-making
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Innovative thinking
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Team development
- Presentation skills
Languages
Turkish
Fluent
Certification
Diana Award - 2017
Raising awareness about Fur Trade and animal cruelty in other industries (PETA).
Level 1 award in Sports Leadership (QCF) - 2018
FSRH training: Contraceptive Counselling - 2022
CPPE: Primary care pharmacy education pathway 2025
Timeline
Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing -
University of Hertfordshire
2025.09 - 2026.04
PCN Pharmacist
Haringey GP Federation
2023.09 - Current
Trainee pharmacist
Greenlight Pharmacy
2022.09 - 2023.08
Pharmacy dispenser
Safedale Pharmacy
2020.02 - 2022.08
Master of Pharmacy -
University of Hertfordshire
2018.09 - 2022.05
Over the counter assistant
Allen Pharmacy
2017.05 - 2020.02