Paul Hodkin
Folkestone,Kent
Summary
Experienced Pharmacist with 35 years in prescription dispensing, medication counselling, and patient education to ensure safe treatment outcomes. Resolves medication queries, monitors adverse drug reactions, and maintains patient records for compliance. Manages pharmacy operations, including inventory and staff training, while applying GPhC standards to minimise risk and enhance public confidence.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist and pharmacy manager
Paydens Stade Street Pharmacy
Hythe, Kent
09.2023 - Current
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately, adhering to legal and safety protocols to optimise patient health outcomes.
- Verified medication counts for accuracy before dispensing to patients. and dosage accuracy on prescriptions before releasing medication to patients to avoid medical complications.
- Provided prescription intervention services and arranged delivery of prescription medicines to patients.
- Educated patients on proper dosage, administration and side effects of prescribed medication.
- Provided patient counselling regarding OTC medications.
- Informed customers on side effects, correct dosage and proper storage of over-the-counter medicines.
- Established strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Resolved medication-related queries from patients and healthcare providers, offering clear, informative guidance.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs.
- Minimised medicine and vaccine deterioration through proper storage.
- Complied with GPhC standards and other relevant guidelines to provide safe pharmaceutical services and minimise risks.
- Conducted audits and quality checks to uphold pharmacy standards and regulatory compliance.
- Monitored and reported adverse drug reactions, contributing to national pharmacovigilance efforts.
- Trained new pharmacists and pharmacy students, sharing knowledge and promoting professional development.
- Oversaw training of pharmacy technicians and sales assistants to enhance operational efficiency. technicians and sales assistants for smooth pharmacy operations.
- Led a team of pharmacy technicians and support staff, fostering a positive work environment and efficient workflow.
- Advised on common health conditions, non-prescription medication and therapeutic aids.
- Managed inventory movements, stock control and replenishment.
- Placed timely and accurate supply orders to maintain optimal levels of medications, containers, labels and other materials.
- Stayed current on pharmacy practices, new drugs and drug applications and interactions to avoid prescription errors.
- Maximised usage of company's automated centralised dispensing solutions for streamlined operations.
- Provided immunisation services, including flu vaccines, to contribute to public health initiatives.
- Safely administered immunisations, travel medicine, medication therapy management and other specialty programmes.
- Participated in community health promotion events, raising awareness on key health issues and pharmacy services.
- Complied with GPhC standards and other relevant guidelines to provide safe pharmaceutical services and minimise risks.
Foundation Year Pharmacist
Courts Pharmacy Foundation year training
Ashford, Kent
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Completed foundation year training at Courts Pharmacy, gaining practical experience in patient care and pharmaceutical services under tutor Tracy Davies.
- Established strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Managed inventory movements, stock control and replenishment.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs.
dispenser
Mistvale Chemist
Folkestone
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately, following strict pharmaceutical guidelines and patient requirements.
- Ordered medicine for pharmacy stocks and processed customer prescriptions to ensure timely availability for patients.
- Ordered medicine for pharmacy stocks and processed customer prescriptions to ensure timely availability for patients.
- Handled cash register closing duties to prepare for next shift.
responsible pharmacist, pharmacy owner and manager
Howick Pharmacy
Howick
03.1990 - 06.2020
- Worked there from 1 March 1990 until 30 June 2020. Acted as the pharmacist, pharmacy owner, and manager. I attended to all of the day to day running of the pharmacy business, ordered all of the pharmacy medicines, dealt with sales representatives, staffing issues and controlled the business budget. Counselled customers on a one-to-one basis about the correct use of their medication and advised on treating over-the-counter ailments. Interacted with various health care providers and professionals in the community. Our pharmacy team had 18 members and we held regular meetings to discuss various issues and to make certain that our goals and objectives were being achieved.
- Led a team of pharmacy technicians and support staff, fostering a positive work environment and efficient workflow.
- Managed pharmaceutical stock levels, placed orders, and organised inventory to maintain pharmacy efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory movement by tracking stock levels and implementing replenishment processes in the pharmacy.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and manage pharmacy costs effectively.
- Maintained relevant stock by adhering to control principles and proactively driving down holdings to optimise stock levels.
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately, adhering to legal and safety protocols to optimise patient health outcomes.
- Provided prescription intervention services and arranged delivery of prescription medicines to patients.
- Informed customers on side effects, correct dosage and proper storage of over-the-counter medicines.
- Provided patient counselling regarding OTC medications.
- Advised on common health conditions, non-prescription medication and therapeutic aids.
- Processed and accurately labelled medicine to dosage requirements and warnings.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs.
- Minimised medicine and vaccine deterioration through proper storage.
- Communicated with nursing and medical personnel regarding medication orders or drug therapy issues.
- Established strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Answered multi-line phone and processed a high volume of order requests from nurses, doctors and chemists.
- Regularly completed paperwork and entered prescription and insurance billing information into patient profiles.
- Supervised the compounding of special medication orders, ensuring precision and compliance with pharmaceutical standards.
- Enforced adherence to government and organisational rules and regulations.
- Provided immunisation services, including flu vaccines, to contribute to public health initiatives.
- Enforced adherence to government and organisational rules and regulations.
- Provided immunisation services, including flu vaccines, to contribute to public health initiatives.
full-time pharmacist
Howick Pharmacy
01.1988 - 02.1990
- Howick Pharmacy January 1988 until February 1990 worked as a full-time pharmacist.
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately, adhering to legal and safety protocols to optimise patient health outcomes.
- Educated patients on proper dosage, administration and side effects of prescribed medication.
- Provided patient counselling regarding OTC medications.
- Informed customers on side effects, correct dosage and proper storage of over-the-counter medicines.
- Established strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Managed pharmaceutical stock levels, placed orders, and organised inventory to maintain pharmacy efficiency.
- Managed inventory movements, stock control and replenishment.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of information on prescription and refill requests.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date patient medical records stored on client management systems.
- Trained and supervised technicians and sales assistants for smooth pharmacy operations.
- Answered multi-line phone and processed high volume of order requests from nurses, doctors and chemists.
- Regularly completed paperwork and entered prescription and insurance billing information into patient profiles.
- Advised on common health conditions, non-prescription medication and therapeutic aids.
- Processed and accurately labelled medicine to dosage requirements and warnings.
- Stayed current on pharmacy practices, new drugs and drug applications and interactions to avoid prescription errors.
- Followed record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Supported pharmacy manager in controlling costs by encouraging colleagues to operate within business requirements and initiatives.
- Supervised the compounding of special medication orders, ensuring precision and compliance with pharmaceutical standards.
- Enforced adherence to government and organisational rules and regulations.
After Hours Pharmacist
Pietermaritzburg After Hours Medicine Depot
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal
01.1988 - 09.1989
- Operated afterhours pharmacy during night and weekend shifts from January 1988 to September 1989. Dispensed medication after hours, ensuring patients received necessary prescriptions when other pharmacies were closed. Acquired extensive knowledge of operating in diverse situations and adapting to varying pharmacy needs.
- Ensured secure and organised storage for all pharmaceutical products in compliance with regulations.
- Established strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and loyalty.
Intern Pharmacist
Howick Pharmacy
Howick, KwaZulu Natal
01.1987 - 12.1987
- completed a pharmacy internship at Howick Pharmacy, gaining hands-on experience in medication management and patient care, and registered as a pharmacist in December 1987.
- Examined medication orders to determine dosage, frequency and duration.
- Advised patients of contraindications based on medical history records.
- Provided medication counselling to patients, explaining dosage instructions and potential side effects to ensure safe use.
Education
PgDip - Ospap
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield01-2022
Bachelor of Pharmacy degree -
Faculty of Pharmacy Rhodes University
South Africa01-1986
A-Levels - GCSE A Levels in Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry
Chaplin High School
Gweru, Zimbabwe01-1982
A-Levels -
Que Que High School
Que Que, Rhodesia/Zimbabwe01-1980
Skills
- Medication distribution
- Prescription oversight
- Prescription distribution
- Patient record management
- Medication education
- Medication consultation
- Immunisation services
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical judgement
- Patient interaction
- Confidentiality compliance
- Complaint resolution
- Team leadership
- Patient counselling
- Pharmacy practice experience
Timeline
Pharmacist and pharmacy manager
Paydens Stade Street Pharmacy
09.2023 - Current
Foundation Year Pharmacist
Courts Pharmacy Foundation year training
07.2022 - 07.2023
dispenser
Mistvale Chemist
06.2021 - 08.2021
responsible pharmacist, pharmacy owner and manager
Howick Pharmacy
03.1990 - 06.2020
full-time pharmacist
Howick Pharmacy
01.1988 - 02.1990
After Hours Pharmacist
Pietermaritzburg After Hours Medicine Depot
01.1988 - 09.1989
Intern Pharmacist
Howick Pharmacy
01.1987 - 12.1987
PgDip - Ospap
University of Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Pharmacy degree -
Faculty of Pharmacy Rhodes University
A-Levels - GCSE A Levels in Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry
Chaplin High School
A-Levels -
Que Que High School