Stephanie Usen
Preston,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced locum pharmacist with proven success in delivering high-quality care across a variety of pharmacy settings. Adopting a patient focused approach while working in fast-paced environments to ensure patients services are delivered timely and adequately, also able to quickly integrate with existing teams to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient workflow. Well versed in using a variety of Pharmacy Technology softwares to deliver tasks. Skilled in building rapport with patients, GPs, and wider healthcare teams to support seamless community care. Accredited to deliver a range of essential and enhanced services, including Pharmacy First, New Medicine Service (NMS), Hypertension Case Finding, and Discharge Medicine Service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Locum Pharmacist
How wood pharmacy
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Responsible for the day to day running of the pharmacy including dealing with prescription queries, workflow, service provision and patient .
- Delivered pharmacy services, including patient consultations and health checks (e.g., blood pressure, diabetes if available).
- Ensured effective stock control within the dispensary and front shop.
- Liaised with local GP practices and healthcare teams to resolve prescription queries and improve patient care.
- Adapted quickly to different pharmacy systems and workflows.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current pharmacy practice, new medicines, and service delivery requirements.
- Accurately checked prescriptions and ensured pharmacy was up to date
Pharmacy manager
One Stop Pharmacy
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Oversaw day-to-day dispensary and retail operations, achieving 100% compliance with Regulatory inspections and ensuring safe, efficient service delivery.
- Managed repeat prescriptions and stock control, reducing waste through improved ordering processes.
- Led and supported a team of 15 staff members, improving engagement and achieving a 20% reduction in staff turnover.
- Conducted annual appraisals and introduced tailored training plans, resulting in 95% staff completion of CPD requirements.
- Built strong relationships with local GP practices, reducing prescription query turnaround times by 30%.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical knowledge, enabling delivery of 2+ new commissioned services in line with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored branch performance metrics, achieving a 10% increase in prescription volume and 15% growth in over-the-counter sales.
Skills
- New medicine service delivery
- Repeat dispensing
- Pharmacy first service
- Discharge medicine service
- Supervision of methadone collection service
- Clinical blood pressure check
Certification
GPHC Certified
Year Gap
Career break/ Masters degree- 2023 and 2024
Timeline
Locum Pharmacist
How wood pharmacy
01.2025 - 03.2025
Pharmacy manager
One Stop Pharmacy
09.2019 - 11.2022