Somto Chike-Obuekwe
Huddersfield,West yorkshire
Summary
A versatile, motivated pharmacy professional with substantial experience in teaching, research, and clinical practice, demonstrated through academic roles, clinical research projects, and community pharmacy practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
Horizon Care
Huddersfield , West Yorkshire
08.2024 - Current
- I provide structured, person-centred support to individuals with complex mental health needs, contributing to the delivery of safe, recovery-oriented and holistic care.
- I undertake systematic monthly reviews of residents' records and outcome data to monitor progress, identify emerging risks, and inform continuous care planning and service improvement.
- I collaboratively set personalised goals with residents in accordance with patient-centred care principles, enabling individuals to actively participate in their recovery planning and decision- making.
- I work closely with multidisciplinary team members and family members to co-produce personalised care plans that reflect clinical priorities, personal aspirations, cultural needs and risk management considerations.
Global and Community Health Facilitator
UNESCO Chair Community Health Workshop
Huddersfield
06.2022 - Current
- Facilitated open discussions, encouraging diverse viewpoints and collaborative problem-solving.
- Integrated team-building exercises into sessions to strengthen group cohesion and collaboration.
- Analysed post-event sessions through meetings to assess the effectiveness of facilitation and identify areas for improvement.
Research Assistant
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield , West Yorkshire
01.2021 - Current
- Utilised qualitative and quantitative data to gain in-depth information from key informants.
- Demonstrated advanced oral and written communication skills with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders through the delivery of research projects.
- Conducted scoping reviews of academic literature to identify evidence gaps, inform research direction, and support the development of novel research questions.
- Enhanced the University’s research profile through active contributions to peer-reviewed publications and the dissemination of research findings at national academic conferences.
- Contributed to the development of a successful competitive external bursary application, securing funding for research dissemination and conference presentations.
- Contributed to teaching and assisting both graduate and undergraduate students in research projects.
International pharmacist
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Supported patients with prescription management, ensuring timely medication collection and adherence to treatment plans.
- Participated in inventory management tasks, including receiving, storing, and organising pharmaceutical supplies efficiently.
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
Community Pharmacist
Godsway pharmacy
Lagos State
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Educated patients on proper dosage, administration and side effects of prescribed medication.
- Oversaw inventory management and secured advantageous medication supply contracts with external vendors, leading to 10% enhancement in cash flow.
- Trained and supervised technicians and sales assistants for smooth pharmacy operations.
- Analysed prescription trends and data to improve pharmacy services and patient satisfaction.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Pharmacy
University of Huddersfield
2021 - 2025
Master of Science - Pharmacy practice with hospital placement
University of Huddersfield
2019 - 2020
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Igbinedion University Okada
Edo State 2011 - 2016
Skills
- Experienced in the analysis of large datasets, with knowledge of both inductive and deductive approaches
- Proficient in the use of research and analysis software, including Qualtrics, NVivo, and SPSS
- Skilled in facilitating face-to-face consultations and virtual collaboration through platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, working effectively with multidisciplinary stakeholders to achieve research and teaching objectives
- Strong IT competence, including advanced use of the Microsoft Office suite (eg, conducting systematic and scoping reviews in Excel, formatting research manuscripts in Word)
- Demonstrated breadth and depth of knowledge in pharmacy research and education, evidenced through the routine supervision and assessment of undergraduate pharmacy students and active contributions to the UNESCO Chair 'Global Health & Education' Community Health Workshop
Publications
- Chike-Obuekwe Somto, Nicola J Gray, and Hayley C Gorton (2022)- Suicide prevention in Nigeria: Can community pharmacists have a role? Pharmacy Journal. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy10050109
- Chike-Obuekwe Somto, Nicola J Gray, and Hayley C Gorton (2023)- 474 Potential contribution of community pharmacists in suicide prevention in Nigeria: key informants’ perspective. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. Pages i22-i23. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riad021.025
Presentations
- Chike-Obuekwe Somto, Nicola J Gray, and Hayley C Gorton. Contribution of Community Pharmacists in Suicide Prevention Efforts in Nigeria. A qualitative study. National Suicide Research Foundation on Suicide, Self-harm, and Mental Health Seminar. 14th October 2022 (Online oral presentation)
- Chike-Obuekwe Somto, Nicola J Gray, and Hayley C Gorton. Potential Contribution of Community Pharmacists in Suicide Prevention in Nigeria: Key Informants' Perspective. Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice Conference 2023 on Partnerships in Healthcare: Advancing Sustainable Medicines Optimisation (Bradford, UK). 17th -18th April 2023 (Oral presentation)
- Chike-Obuekwe Somto, Nicola J Gray, and Hayley C Gorton. Potential contribution of community pharmacists in suicide prevention in Nigeria: key informants’ perspective. 32nd WORLD CONGRESS The International Association for Suicide Prevention (Piran, Slovenia). 19th-23rd September 2023 (Oral presentation)
- Chike-Obuekwe Somto, Nicola J Gray, and Hayley C Gorton. Contribution of Community Pharmacists in Suicide Prevention in Nigeria. 32nd WORLD CONGRESS The International Association for Suicide Prevention (Piran, Slovenia). 19th-23rd September 2023 (Symposium)
- Suicide work in Low middle income countries. University of Bristol (Bristol, UK). 7th September 2022
Scholarships and Grants
- Vice Chancellor Scholarship for full-time research
Topic: Potential contribution of community pharmacists in suicide prevention efforts in Nigeria.
- Recipient of theMartin Lawlor Research Bursary Award for the year 2023, funded by the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) and the mental health charity “State of Mind Sport”https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/ncish/about/
Affliations
- Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Advisory board member of the UNESCO Chair 'Global Health & Education' Community Health Workshop
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
Horizon Care
08.2024 - Current
Global and Community Health Facilitator
UNESCO Chair Community Health Workshop
06.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Huddersfield
01.2021 - Current
International pharmacist
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust
06.2020 - 08.2020
Community Pharmacist
Godsway pharmacy
04.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Igbinedion University Okada
2011 - 2016
Master of Science - Pharmacy practice with hospital placement
University of Huddersfield
2019 - 2020
Doctor of Philosophy - Pharmacy
University of Huddersfield
2021 - 2025