shazia iqbal
Bradford,West Yorkshire
Summary
I am a dedicated and motivated Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager with over 14 years of experience in community pharmacy. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong passion for patient care, supporting people to manage their health, and helping them make informed decisions about their treatment. My experience in medication management, Pharmacy First, contraception services, blood pressure checks, and flu vaccinations has strengthened my clinical knowledge and communication skills. I am keen to undertake the Independent Prescribing course to further develop my clinical expertise, build my confidence in making independent clinical decisions, and take on a greater role in improving patient outcomes and access to healthcare.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
Rajan Gupta
bradford
09.2012 - Current
- Dispensed prescriptions accurately and safely, following legal and professional requirements.
- Counsel patients on medication dosage administration, side effects, and suitable OTC options.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy, potential interactions, and clinical appropriateness verification.
- Delivered pharmacy first consultations, performing assessments, treatment, and appropriate referrals.
- Conducted blood pressure checks and delivered cardiovascular health guidance to patients.
- Delivered flu vaccinations following clinical guidelines and vaccination protocols consistently.
- Provided contraception services with confidential advice and ongoing support.
- Conducted medication reviews and health checks to support treatment outcomes.
- Liaised with GPS and healthcare professionals to resolve prescription queries.
- Supervise and train pharmacy assistants and technicians for efficient pharmacy operations.
- Managed stock control by monitoring expiry dates and maintaining medicine supply levels.
- Recommend OTC medicines and healthcare products aligned with individual patient needs.
- Contributed to pharmacy service development, improving patient care and workflows.
Education
Mpharm - Pharmacy
University of Bradford
2011
Skills
- Medication safety
- Patient counseling
- Clinical services
- Regulatory compliance
- Pharmacy first consultations
- Vaccination protocols
- Medication reviews
- OTC recommendation
- Good communication
- Team motivation
- Medication dispensing
- Staff training and development
- Patient counselling
- Blood pressure and cholesterol checks
- Dosette box preparation
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
Rajan Gupta
09.2012 - Current
Mpharm - Pharmacy
University of Bradford