Nyasha Hove
Colchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Clinical Pharmacist with nearly 10 years of experience in healthcare, specializing in digital health and remote prescribing. Expertise in weight loss treatment, diabetes management, chronic condition management, and minor/acute illnesses. Extensive background in NHS primary care, private healthcare, prison healthcare, and community pharmacy, providing a comprehensive understanding of healthcare delivery. Committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing evidence-based practices through continuous professional development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist
Health Hero
3rd Floor, Portman House, 2 Portman St, London W1H, City of London
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Prescribed medications for various conditions through online asynchronous consultations.
- Supported patients in weight loss by advising on GLP1 GIP medications and promoting lifestyle changes.
- Offered prescriptions for erectile dysfunction, contraception, bacterial vaginosis, rosacea, acne, and weight management.
- Communicated with patients using chat, email, and telephone to address medicinal queries and provide support.
- Participated in meetings with colleagues and Deputy Medical Director to discuss service enhancements and clinical issues.
Lead Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist
Operose/AT Medics
East London, Essex
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Updated audit processes for Essex region, delivering tailored clinical data collection sheets.
- Provided clinical audit templates and an audit tracker for CQC inspections and QI projects.
- Facilitated colleague and new starter development through first week packs and goal-setting workshops.
- Coordinated meetings with senior management to evaluate performance against business objectives.
- Led East London sites in PQES, allocating PCN pharmacists' time towards specific goals.
- Supported Essex sites in surpassing previous fiscal year QOF allocations, setting future maximisation goals.
- Arranged and delivered long-term condition clinics for Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, and Heart Failure.
- Assisted practices with medical queries and provided updates on MHRA regulations.
Regional Pharmacy Manager/Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist
Practice Plus Group / Oxleas NHS Found Trust (TUPE)
Dorset Region, Dorset
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Oversaw successful management of medicines and processes for pharmacy teams across Dorset region.
- Acted as authorized witness for three secure sites: Guys Marsh, The Verne, and Portland.
- Achieved compliance with CQC and Home Office standards during annual inspections with minimal recommendations.
- Coordinated administration of Covid Booster and Flu vaccinations for eligible patients.
- Delivered clinical consultations on long-term conditions, focusing on hypertension and COPD/Asthma.
- Supported controlled drug management as site registered authorized witness for pharmacy team.
Clinical Pharmacist
Interface Clinical Services
Bournemouth, Dorset
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered CQC-accreditable quality improvement projects in COPD, diabetes, and asthma.
- Supported primary care services to achieve QOF targets, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Increased annual practice income through data analysis to capture disease prevalence accurately.
- Provided sponsored healthcare services to primary care in Southwest region of UK.
Pharmacy Manager
Tesco Pharmacy
Broadstairs, Kent
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided essential and advanced services within community pharmacy framework.
- Exceeded annual NMS and MUR targets, demonstrating strong performance.
- Served as Buttercups authorised witness to develop pharmacy counter assistants and dispensers.
- Coordinated business continuity plans with local branches during pandemic as community pharmacy PCN lead.
Pharmacist Relief Manager
Lloyds Pharmacy
London, Essex
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Supervised colleagues in delivery of community pharmaceutical services, including Minor Ailments and Smoking Cessation.
- Mitigated risks by maintaining standard operating procedures and updating local processes.
- Optimised workflow and reduced service bottlenecks using available technologies such as offsite dispensing.
Education
Non-Medical Prescriber - Healthcare
Plymouth University
Plymouth, PLY 01.2023 - 12.2023
MSC - Healthcare
Medway School of Pharmacy
01.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Pharmacy
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, NGM 01.2017 - 12.2017
Skills
- Non-Medical Prescriber (IP)
- Digital Health Clinician
- Vaccinator (Flu/Covid)
- High level consultation skills (MUR/NMS/SMR)
- High Level computer literacy (Microsoft Office word and Excel)
- Detailed knowledge of Systmone and Emis platforms
- Adept in verbal and written communication
- Organizing and implementing operational system changes
Affiliations
- Enthusiastic runner and active member of the Colchester Harriers Running Club representing the club in local and national competitions.
Certification
TOPICAL Eli Lilly Diabetes Management Certificate
SCOPE world Obesity Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist
Health Hero
05.2024 - 09.2025
Lead Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist
Operose/AT Medics
07.2023 - 01.2024
Non-Medical Prescriber - Healthcare
Plymouth University
01.2023 - 12.2023
Regional Pharmacy Manager/Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist
Practice Plus Group / Oxleas NHS Found Trust (TUPE)
04.2022 - 07.2023
Clinical Pharmacist
Interface Clinical Services
05.2021 - 04.2022
Pharmacy Manager
Tesco Pharmacy
09.2019 - 05.2021
Pharmacist Relief Manager
Lloyds Pharmacy
11.2018 - 09.2019
MSC - Healthcare
Medway School of Pharmacy
01.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Pharmacy
University of Nottingham
01.2017 - 12.2017