Alyssa Smee
Brisbane
Summary
Having honed my skills as a pharmacy technician in high-pressure environments and actively contributing to service development within the NHS, I am eager to embrace new challenges. My years in the healthcare sector have equipped me with transferable skills, including adaptability, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced settings. I am now poised to channel these attributes into a different field, eager to broaden my horizons and contribute to a diverse work environment. Australia presents an exciting opportunity for me to further develop my skills, embrace new responsibilities, and make a meaningful impact in a different professional field. I am enthusiastic about the prospect of contributing my unique blend of skills and experiences to a new role, where I can continue to grow personally and professionally.
I currently hold a valid Working holiday visa (subclass 417).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mental Health Pharmacy Technician
Central Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed pharmacy services within Community Mental Health Teams
- I have developed pathways, standard operating procedures and training packages to support this process
- I manage a team of pharmacy technician, supporting and mentoring these technicians, as well as managing performance, completing regular reviews and managerial duties
- Project managing the roll out of EMIS, the electronic prescribing system, training staff, liaising with IT and developing policies
- Recruitment process for the team including interviewing, shortlisting candidates, supporting through the application and starting the role
- Support in the ADHD clinic; medication reviews with patients, medication counseling, titration advice and prescription management
- Manage meetings, agendas and outcomes
Mental Health Pharmacy Technician
Home Treatment Team, Ablett, Glan Clwyd
01.2017 - 04.2022
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the best patient outcome and timely and efficient medication treatment
- Supporting the team with medication queries, treatment regimes, communication with other health services
- Managing my own time and workload to prioritise improved patient outcomes
- Medication counseling, medication timelines, empowering the patient with education on medication, completing documents to enable providers to continue medication regimes
- Developed the role as it as a new role for the team
- Phlebotomy training to enable a one stop point of care
Education Officer
Health Education In Wales
02.2016 - 02.2018
- involved in the development and education of the pharmacy technician role from pre-registration to additional qualifications
- I managed the Medicines Management and Accredited Pharmacy Checking Pharmacy Technician programs for Wales; for both of these programs I was responsible for developing and designing resources
- Networking was a big part of this role; developing my communication and researching skills
- Chaired meetings, held scoping workshops and facilitated and taught on study days
- Researching and auditing different roles of pharmacy technicians helped me develop a large network of different professionals
- Review and support students in sight, managing any issues and monitoring their progress
Education
BTEC Level 3 diploma in Pharmaceutical Science -
West Cheshire College
06.2012
Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy Service Skills -
Skills
- Workforce Management
- Service Development
- Project Management
- Health Education
- Mental Health Pharmacy specialist
Timeline
Senior Mental Health Pharmacy Technician
Central Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
04.2022 - 02.2024
Mental Health Pharmacy Technician
Home Treatment Team, Ablett, Glan Clwyd
01.2017 - 04.2022
Education Officer
Health Education In Wales
02.2016 - 02.2018
BTEC Level 3 diploma in Pharmaceutical Science -
West Cheshire College
Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy Service Skills -
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