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Halima Javed

Halima Javed

Manchester,Lancashire

Summary

I am an experienced pharmacy professional with demonstrated success in retail positions and leadership roles seeking new professional challenge. I am able to manage pharmacy operations with flexible and resourceful approach. I display excellent recordkeeper proficient in administering immunisations and monitoring supplies. I consider myself an advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators. Detail-oriented, I am able to adopt precise and organised approach to assigned tasks going the extra mile to deliver service and support to patients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Community pharmacist

Asda Pharmacy
Manchester, Lancashire
04.2023 - Current
  • Educated patients on optimal dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility prior to dispensing medications.
  • Received prescriptions and checked against medical histories, safeguarding patient health and safety.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through pharmacy.
  • Trained and mentored junior pharmacy staff to increase team productivity and efficacy.
  • Supplied non-prescription medicines, diagnostic and therapeutic aids, providing advice to customers on effective usage.
  • Maintained detailed prescription files for compliance and traceability purposes.
  • Assessed patients' medical histories to check medication suitability.
  • Provided knowledgeable clinical advice to relieve and improve patients' everyday conditions.
  • Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of 10 pharmacy staff.
  • Liaised with doctors to develop and prescribe bespoke patient medication plans.
  • Managed work of junior technicians preparing and dispensing prescribed medication.
  • Trained and mentored high-performing pharmacy support technicians.
  • Delivered immunisations in accordance with local and national standards for care.

Pro-registration Pharmacist

Jhoots Pharmacy
Bolton, Lancashire
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Advised on most appropriate form of medication based on effectiveness and patient preference.
  • Addressed questions, queries or concerns expressed by members of public.
  • Provided information on drug expenditure, offering practical insights to reduce costs whilst maintaining outstanding clinical practice.
  • Contributed to positive treatment outcomes, providing high-quality medication advice and patient counselling.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary teams across departments to provide comprehensive clinical service for patients.
  • Checked prescriptions to identify and resolve errors, verifying appropriateness for individual patients.

Pre-Registration pharmacist (Community)

Imaan Healthcare
Oldham, Lancashire
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Ensured effective use of medication, performing pharmaceutical calculations with 100 % accuracy.
  • Established clear and effective customer service policies to increase satisfaction and pharmacy loyalty.
  • Supplied non-prescription medicines, diagnostic and therapeutic aids, providing advice to customers on effective usage.
  • Managed pharmacy budgets through inventory management.
  • Improved organisation and supply management policies for pharmacy medicines and materials.
  • Kept up-to-date prescription records for reliable reference.

Pre-Registration pharmacist (PCN)

Imaan Healthcare
St Helens, St. Helens
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Worked under supervision of licensed pharmacist by shadowing, asking questions and responding to feedback.
  • Supported team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver smooth clinical and distributive service.
  • Recorded completed patient consultations using established practices.
  • Provided clinical information to patients to facilitate correct use of medications.
  • Reviewed patient data to check appropriateness of medications for safe and effective prescribing.
  • Formulated de-prescribing audits for high-risk medications.
  • Navigated online database including Hospital records to locate and update important information for routine drug monitoring and phlebotomy clinics.
  • Ordered diagnostic tests to gather data about patient conditions and inform treatment planning.
  • Completed reflective accounts and worked hard to action written and verbal feedback.
  • Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating patient needs and comfort levels.
  • Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.
  • Generated referrals for patients in need of specialised care and completed paperwork to facilitate seamless transfers.
  • Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions.
  • Examined patients to assess physical wellness and collect data regarding vital signs, respiratory health and overall wellbeing.
  • Documented patient medical history and data in company EMR system to retain accurate charts.
  • Researched and maintained updated knowledge of emerging medical developments, clinical trials and new drugs to support industry advancements.
  • Provided knowledgeable clinical advice to relieve and improve patients' everyday conditions.
  • Liaised with doctors to develop and prescribe bespoke patient medication plans.
  • Advised patients on drug incompatibility and contraindications, minimising likelihood of ill effects.

Pre-Registration pharmacist

Kapoor Pharmacy Services
Manchester, Lancashire
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold pharmacy standards and compliance.
  • Educated patients on optimal dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility prior to dispensing medications.
  • Minimised risks by highlighting potential side effects and providing clear, effective instruction on dosage.
  • Followed legal and professional standards, maintaining best possible compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Clarified unclear dosage instructions with authorising doctors.
  • Endorsed high-volume prescription forms.
  • Engaged with GPs and local practices to drive service provisions.
  • Complied with NHS Pharmacy Regulations and General Pharmaceutical Council standards to protect patient safety.
  • Prioritised patient confidentiality, handling all patient information in accordance with Data Protection Act.
  • Handled patient complaints with calm, diplomacy and empathy to resolve concerns.

Sales assistant

Next
Manchester, Lancashire
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
  • Provided excellent sales services by offering bespoke product advice to meet exact customers needs.

Retail sales assistant

Next Retail
Manchester, Lancashire
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Helped troubleshoot problems with customer orders, customer accounts and related issues.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Christmas sales assistant

Boots UK
Manchester, Lancashire
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Provided excellent sales services by offering bespoke product advice to meet exact customers needs.
  • Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.
  • Increased seasonal event sales through targeted selling in line with current marketing initiatives and promotions.
  • Created memorable customer experiences to encourage repeat trade.
  • Exceeded weekly targets through dedicated service and selling.

Education

Master of Science - Pharmacy

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool
09/2016 - 06/2020

A-Levels -

Loreto College
Manchester
09/2013 - 06/2016

AS-Level -

Loreto College
Manchester
09/2013 - 06/2016

GCSEs -

Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Manchester
09/2008 - 06/2013

Skills

  • Mathematics specialism
  • Outstanding patient care
  • Medical emergency management
  • Clear and compassionate communicator
  • Ear, nose and throat (ENT) examinations
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Mental health assessments
  • Active signposting
  • Vitals monitoring
  • General health assessments
  • Patient safety compliance
  • Administering vaccines
  • Medication counselling
  • Medicine reconciliation
  • Primary Care Network (PCN) support

Languages

English
Native
Urdu
Native
Hindi
Advanced
Punjabi
Advanced
French
Beginner

Timeline

Community pharmacist

Asda Pharmacy
04.2023 - Current

Pro-registration Pharmacist

Jhoots Pharmacy
10.2021 - 01.2022

Pre-Registration pharmacist (Community)

Imaan Healthcare
02.2021 - 10.2021

Pre-Registration pharmacist (PCN)

Imaan Healthcare
02.2021 - 09.2021

Pre-Registration pharmacist

Kapoor Pharmacy Services
06.2020 - 02.2021

Sales assistant

Next
07.2017 - 06.2018

Retail sales assistant

Next Retail
07.2016 - 06.2017

Christmas sales assistant

Boots UK
10.2015 - 12.2015

Master of Science - Pharmacy

Liverpool John Moores University
09/2016 - 06/2020

A-Levels -

Loreto College
09/2013 - 06/2016

AS-Level -

Loreto College
09/2013 - 06/2016

GCSEs -

Whalley Range 11-18 High School
09/2008 - 06/2013

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