Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Kudzai Chikuvire

Redhill

Summary

Experienced clinical pharmacist with a background in general practice and community pharmacy. Expertise in structured medication reviews, medicines optimisation, chronic disease management, and patient-centred care. Dedicated to improving health outcomes through evidence-based clinical decision-making, effective communication, and collaborative multidisciplinary working. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care and supporting patients in achieving optimal therapeutic outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Clinical Pharmacist

Park Surgery
Horsham
08.2024 - 05.2026
  • Deliver clinical pharmacy support services including medicines optimisation, medication safety, and prescribing support.
  • Conduct Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) to improve patient outcomes and reduce medicines-related risks.
  • Perform discharge medicines reconciliation following hospital admissions and discharges.
  • Support the management of long-term conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and asthma.
  • Contribute towards Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and other enhanced services.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver patient-centred care.
  • Provide prescribing support and clinical advice in line with current NHS and NICE guidance.

Locum Pharmacist

Health Workers Connect
Surrey
11.2021 - 01.2024
  • Dispense medicines in a pharmacy
  • Educated patients on medication use, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
  • Delivered NHS and private pharmacy services including vaccinations, blood pressure monitoring, emergency supply, and Smoking Cessation/Service Advice and Medicines support.
  • Maintained accurate pharmacy records and ensured compliance with GPhC standards and SOPs.
  • Advised patients on over-the-counter medicines and minor ailment management.

Medical Information Scientist

ESMS Global Ltd
London
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Provided high-quality medical information to healthcare professionals and members of the public regarding pharmaceutical products.
  • Managed and documented Adverse Events (AEs) and Product Quality Complaints (PQCs) in accordance with pharmacovigilance and client requirements.
  • Ensured accurate, compliant, and evidence-based responses within agreed timelines.
  • Worked collaboratively within the Medical Information team to support global pharmaceutical clients.

Pre-registration Pharmacist

Day Lewis Pharmacy
Reigate
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Completed GPhC pre-registration training under supervision of a designated tutor.
  • Developed competencies in dispensing accuracy, patient counselling, clinical screening, and pharmacy operations.
  • Supported delivery of community pharmacy services and medicines management.

Care Assistant

The Hawthorns Nursing Home
Norwich
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Delivered person-centred care to residents with complex healthcare needs.
  • Assisted with personal care and activities of daily living while maintaining dignity and independence.
  • Supported safe moving and handling procedures and use of manual equipment.
  • Built positive relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals through effective communication.

Education

Independent Prescriber - Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2025 - 02.2026

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) - Pharmacy

University of East Anglia
Norwich
09.2015 - 06.2020

A-Levels -

The Heathland School
09.2012 - 09.2014

GCSE’s -

Brentford school for Girls
09.2010 - 09.2012

Skills

  • Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs)
  • Medicines Optimisation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Medication Safety & Reconciliation
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Patient Counselling & Communication
  • QOF Support & Medicines Management
  • Multidisciplinary Team Working
  • Medical Information Services

Certification

  • GPhC Registered Pharmacist
  • Independent Prescriber Qualification

Interests

Fitness, Cooking

Timeline

Independent Prescriber - Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing

Sheffield Hallam University
09.2025 - 02.2026

Clinical Pharmacist

Park Surgery
08.2024 - 05.2026

Medical Information Scientist

ESMS Global Ltd
02.2022 - 11.2023

Locum Pharmacist

Health Workers Connect
11.2021 - 01.2024

Pre-registration Pharmacist

Day Lewis Pharmacy
08.2020 - 07.2021

Care Assistant

The Hawthorns Nursing Home
08.2017 - 06.2018

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) - Pharmacy

University of East Anglia
09.2015 - 06.2020

A-Levels -

The Heathland School
09.2012 - 09.2014

GCSE’s -

Brentford school for Girls
09.2010 - 09.2012
Kudzai Chikuvire