Saira Mirza

I am a U.K. qualified Mpharm pharmacist with a vast amount of cross sector experience. Looking to relocate to Amsterdam Netherlands after my husband has already secured work.  I have worked for over 6 years in community pharmacy working with large organisations such as Boots pharmacy And Lloyds pharmacy.  I currently work within primary care and am based within GP practices. I am completing specialism in prescribing within the area of hypertension.

In my current role as a Practice based clinical pharmacist I have been able to hone in on those skills sat dormant, I have grown in confidence and I am further developing my knowledge and skills through the CPPE PCPEP Pathway cohort 8. In my role to achieve positive outcomes for patients I work collaboratively to support medicines optimisation and establish networks with primary care, social care, pharmacy and pathway colleagues. I can read discharge letters and clinical letters and Implement an effective medicines reconciliation processes this may involve contacting community pharmacy to make them aware of any changes. Furthermore, some issues may need further clarification from secondary care either via telephone or email. Patient may also need further monitoring, I have learnt the process of requesting bloods, and increased my knowledge of understanding the Management of long-term conditions (LTCs) with appropriate monitoring and evidence-based treatment. As well as this I am able to carry out Medication Reviews with patients and more targeted Structured Medication Reviews (SMR) incorporating a holistic approach both face to face and over the phone. I have been having weekly session with my clinical supervisor where we discuss patient cases and how I would plan an SMR out on more complex cases. I am thriving and thoroughly enjoy the practices I work in, making a difference to the patient whilst continuously learning, reflecting and Improving my skills within this sector. This role is so unique and diverse as is the organisation, working as a team supporting each other to improve patient outcomes for the Greater Manchester population is such a privilege.

Prior to my current post I had been a community pharmacist for 6 years and I enjoyed a patient-centred role with Lloyds Pharmacy and Boots the Chemist also alongside my employment at Lloyds pharmacy I spent a short while in the education sector as a Trainee Pharmacy Assessor. Prior to becoming a Pharmacist I had over 7 years of experience as a healthcare assistant progressing to a dispensing role and then undertaking my pre-registration year. These have been crucial in bringing many of my skills together. I have a methodical and thorough nature and pay great attention to detail which has proven successful when implementing a clinical check of prescriptions. I am able to break down barriers and communicate effectively within a pharmacy team and with professionalism across a multidisciplinary team from GP’s, Nurses to NHS 111 CPCS referral service. I can speak Urdu and Punjabi and have utilised these to overcome language barriers amongst Ethnic minorities who do not speak English. I aim to achieve my best and do this with hard work and determination. I have the drive and the hunger to continue to learn and become a successful Pharmacist Within your organisation. I hope you will provide me with the opportunity to show you how I will flourish within your organisation.

EMPLOYMENT

May 2021- Current

NHS Greater Manchester INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Manchester Locality Clinical Care and Commissioning,(CCG)

Job role: PCN Pharmacist ( full time 37.5hours)

November 2019-  May 2021

Lloyds Pharmacy 

Job role: Pharmacist (12 hours part-time)

November 2019- August 2019

Trafford college (stretford campus)

Job Role: Trainee Pharmacy assessor. (full time 37.5 hours)

Reason for leaving: COVID-19 Pandemic.

March 2015- November 2019

Boots the Chemist- variety of job roles:

Full time relief pharmacist 

Part time relief pharmacist (position on leaving)

Reason for leaving: career progression and taking on two different job roles.

December 2014- March 2015

Self employed as a locum where I received regular work from the locum agency Pharmaseekers. I then decided to take a career opportunity with Boots  for career progression. 

September 2012 - August 2014: 

Faith Pharmacy 59 Booth Street West, Hulme, Manchester M15 6PQ.

Job roles: Healthcare assistant (Part-time) from 

September 2012 leading onto Pre-registration From July 2013 until August 2014.

Reason for leaving: Pre-registration year has been successfully completed.

November 2006 – May 2012: 

Boots the Chemist 10 Peel Avenue, The Trafford Centre, Manchester,  M17 8BD.

Job role: Healthcare assistant (Part-time)

Reason for leaving: I wanted to carry out my pre-registration with an independent pharmacy. I was offered a part time job leading onto a pre-registration post at Faith pharmacy.

October 2005 – November 2006 

Selfridges, The Dome, The Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8DA .

Job role: Healthcare assistant (Part-time)

Reason for leaving: I missed working within the healthcare environment and was offered similar hours at Boots that would not interfere with my studies.

Sept 2004 – Sept 2005:

Boots the Chemist, Manchester Fort, Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 8EP.

Job role: Healthcare & Photographic assistant (Part-time)

Reason for leaving: I was studying at University of Bradford and the working hours were too long.

Sept 2002–Sept 2004: 

Planet at Kendals, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2QG.

Job role: Sales assistant (Part-time)

Reason for leaving: Decided I wanted a career within pharmacy so I left to obtain healthcare experience.

EDUCATION