Louise Berry
Alkham,Kent
Summary
Community pharmacist with extensive experience in both community and hospital settings. Strong focus on patient care and customer relations, supported by excellent verbal communication skills. Proficient in medication counselling and delivery of NHS services, including NMS and pharmacy first initiatives. Experienced in training pharmacy staff and committed to advancing pharmaceutical care through continuous professional development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Pharmacist
Paydens Ltd
Hawkinge Pharmacy
2011.04 - Current
- Advises patients during consultations on understanding medication regimens and use.
- Advises patients on side effects and interactions with other drugs.
- Maintains clean, organised pharmacy areas to support smooth daily operations.
- Minimises prescription-handling errors through meticulous attention to detail.
- Participates in local public health campaigns promoting healthier lifestyle choices.
- Informs patients on best methods for managing chronic conditions.
- Trains and mentors junior pharmacy staff to improve productivity and accuracy.
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to support optimal patient care.
Pharmacist
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
Canterbury, Kent
2009.06 - 2011.04
- Rotational pharmacist covering a variety of wards including respiratory, urology, neurology and medicines information.
- Trained in aseptics for checking and release of chemotherapy agents.
- Completing medicines reconciliation for new admissions, and arranging discharge medications.
- Checking prescribing guidance with hospital formulary.
Pharmacist
Paydens Ltd
Tenterden
2006.08 - 2009.06
- Provision of medication supply, minor ailments support, and additional services including stop smoking and emergency contraception and MUR’s.
- Supporting local nursing homes, and NHS Integrated Care Centers.
Education
Masters Degree - Pharmacy
University of Brighton
Brighton 09/2001 - 07/2005
Skills
- Experienced community pharmacist
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Patient focused
- Excellent customer relations
- Good verbal communication skills
- Medication counselling, delivery of NMS
- Trained for NHS pharmacy first
- Delivery of NHS contraception service
- Private Weight management service
- Flu and COVID vaccinator
- Travel clinic information and vaccination
- Substance misuse advice and treatment
- Trained to deliver a range of private services under PGD
- Experienced in training pharmacy assistants, dispensary assistants and technicians
- Previously a pre-registration tutor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacist
Paydens Ltd
2011.04 - Current
Pharmacist
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
2009.06 - 2011.04
Pharmacist
Paydens Ltd
2006.08 - 2009.06
Masters Degree - Pharmacy
University of Brighton
09/2001 - 07/2005