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Certification
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Hanif Bandali

Feltham,Greater London

Summary

Experienced in Community, Hospital and NHS Primary Care Trust sectors of pharmacy practice. Have worked with a wide array of community pharmacies; several , mostly London hospitals and in the majority of medical disciplines and also as a prescribing advisor with a London primary care trust .


Apart from the vast array of experience across several sectors of pharmacy practice, have expertise in pharmacy staff mentorship, administering vaccines, treatment planning, and medication counselling.


Committed to excellence in medical therapeutics and dedicated to advancing patient care through effective treatment strategies.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
8006
8006
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Director of Beauty & Aesthetics Business

Self Employed
Farnborough, Hampshire
01.2012 - Current

Duties associated with salon and aesthetics business operations and treatment.



LOCUM PHARMACIST (HOSPITAL & COMMUNITY)

SELF EMPLOYED
FELTHAM , GREATER LONDON
06.2006 - 01.2012

Amongst the many duties and responsibilities involved in the profession of being a Community & Clinical hospital pharmacist some examples of roles included:


  • Performed ward rounds to take patient drug histories and collect up-to-date information.
  • Assessed patients' medical histories to check medication suitability.
  • Advised doctors and nurses on appropriate drug dosage, ensuring optimal therapeutic effect whilst avoiding adverse reactions.
  • Reviewed physician orders to clinically assess prescription accuracy and safety.
  • Assessed prescription accuracy before dispensing medications to avoid potential issues
  • Educated healthcare staff on proper administration of drugs, promoting a safer environment for patients.
  • Advised on most appropriate form of medication based on effectiveness and patient preference.
  • Improved patient medication adherence through comprehensive counselling sessions. This included providing medication information to patients, improving their understanding of drug use and potential side effects
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, enhancing patient care.
  • Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability, communicating clearly with patients from range of backgrounds.


  • Recorded accurate information on narcotics held and issued to maintain legal compliance.
  • Managed stock control to minimise resource waste.
  • Stored medicines and hospital supplies safely and securely.
  • Oversaw pharmacy team to cultivate a productive work environment.
  • Streamlined dispensary operations for improved efficiency and productivity.
  • Oversaw safe and efficient pharmacy operations, increasing customer retention.
  • Managed work of junior technicians preparing and dispensing prescribed medication.
  • Supervised IV admixture preparations, verifying work performed by technicians ahead of use.


  • Received prescriptions and checked against medical histories, safeguarding patient health and safety.
  • Maintained detailed patient records to ensure consistent, personalised care.
  • Conducted thorough medicine reviews for optimal patient care.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals for seamless patient treatment programmes.
  • Improved patient medication adherence through comprehensive counselling sessions.
  • Managed patient queries by providing accurate and relevant pharmaceutical information.
  • Delivered range of professional pharmacy services including emergency prescriptions, vaccinations , BP checks and SAM.
  • Professionally advised customers on purchases of over-the-counter medication.
  • Supported patient safety by evaluating medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage and potential interactions.
  • Guaranteed accuracy and appropriateness of all prescriptions filled by completing Medicines Use Reviews (MUR) and Final Quality Assurance.
  • Educated patients on optimal dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility prior to dispensing medications.
  • Advised patients on pharmaceutical products and potential side effects for medications.
  • Adhered to strict data confidentiality practices to safeguard patient information.
  • Supplied non-prescription medicines, diagnostic and therapeutic aids, providing advice to customers on effective usage.
  • Provided knowledgeable clinical advice to relieve and improve patients' everyday conditions.

PRESCRIBING ADVISOR

NHS (HOUNSLOW PRIMARY CARE TRUST)
HOUNSLOW, GREATER LONDON
05.2005 - 06.2006
  • Advocated for ethical finance practices within GP Practices; instilled trust among stakeholders.
  • Resolved complex financial issues, contributing to overall satisfaction of practices.
  • Achieved a higher level of efficiency with meticulous scheduling and organisational skills.
  • Established strong relationships with GPs for improved partnerships between practices and the PCT.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, enhancing the reputation in the PCT.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legislation and policy changes.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits in GP practices.
  • Worked with other healthcare professionals to review quality of drugs.
  • Interpreted and managed data in line with standard operating procedures and national guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines.
  • Provided information on drug expenditure, offering practical insights to reduce costs whilst maintaining outstanding clinical practice.
  • Led the development of the Minor Ailment Scheme
  • Advised GPs on evidence based prescribing as per national guidelines.

LOCUM PHARMACIST (COMMUNITY & HOSPITAL)

SELF EMPLOYED
Feltham, Greater London
07.2000 - 05.2005

(Duties as above)

Pre-Registration Pharmacist

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital
City of Westminster, London
09.1999 - 01.2000

Duties associated with Hospital pharmacy practice.

Pre-Registration pharmacist

Moss Pharmacy
Hanworth, Greater London
01.1999 - 07.1999

Duties associated with Community Pharmacy practice.

Education

MSc - CLINICAL PHARMACY

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast
06/2005 - 05.2006

Lic.LCCH - Homoeopathic Medicine

London College of Classical Homoeopathy
London, England
09/1999 - 06.2003

BPharm - PHARMACY

King's College London
London, England
09/1996 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Science - Medical Science

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames
09/1992 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Community Pharmacy Experience/Expertise
  • Pharmacy operations
  • Prescription dispensing & labelling
  • Controlled drug logging
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Pharmacy staff mentorship
  • Dosage management
  • Monitored Dosage System (MDS) proficiency
  • Medicines Use Review (MUR)
  • Chronic disease treatment plans


  • Treatment planning
  • Medication counselling
  • Anticoagulation monitoring
  • Smoking cessation support
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Administration vaccinations


  • Hospital Pharmacy Experience/Expertise
  • A&E, Respiratory, Cardiac, AMU, Gastro, Haematology, Paediatrics, Geriatrics, Orthopaedics & Renal medicine
  • Clinical pharmacology expertise
  • Drug Information centre


  • Prescribing Advisor to a London PCT
  • Relationship building with GP Practices in the PCT
  • Advising on prescribing on evidence based medicine
  • Financial budgeting for GP practices
  • Leading the development of the Minor Ailments Scheme


Languages

Hindi
Upper intermediate
Gujarati
Upper intermediate

Certification

  • NVQ level 2 BEAUTY THERAPY
  • NVQ Level 3 BEAUTY THERAPY
  • NVQ Level 4 LASER SKIN THERAPY
  • NVQ Level 7 AESTHETICS (in progress)
  • ADVANCED INJECTABLE AESTHETICS ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATIONS:

- Botox Injectables

- Dermal Fillers

- Exosomes Injectables

- Polynucleotides Injectables

- Lipid dissolution Injectables

- Vitamin Injectables

- Complication Management

- First Aid


Accomplishments

PRIZE WINNER - MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY at Kings College London 1998


Letter of commendation from local GP surgery endorsed by other local surgeries for the advisory role as prescribing advisor to GPs.

Affiliations

  • Reading, Music, Gyming/keeping fit, country walking.

Timeline

Director of Beauty & Aesthetics Business

Self Employed
01.2012 - Current

LOCUM PHARMACIST (HOSPITAL & COMMUNITY)

SELF EMPLOYED
06.2006 - 01.2012

PRESCRIBING ADVISOR

NHS (HOUNSLOW PRIMARY CARE TRUST)
05.2005 - 06.2006

LOCUM PHARMACIST (COMMUNITY & HOSPITAL)

SELF EMPLOYED
07.2000 - 05.2005

Pre-Registration Pharmacist

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital
09.1999 - 01.2000

Pre-Registration pharmacist

Moss Pharmacy
01.1999 - 07.1999

MSc - CLINICAL PHARMACY

Queen's University Belfast
06/2005 - 05.2006

Lic.LCCH - Homoeopathic Medicine

London College of Classical Homoeopathy
09/1999 - 06.2003

BPharm - PHARMACY

King's College London
09/1996 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Science - Medical Science

Kingston University
09/1992 - 06.1995
Hanif Bandali