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Richard Harrison

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Healthcare Services Manager - Asda Pharmacy, Pharmacist, School Governor

  • Education

    • Aston University

      2000 - 2004
      Master's Degree in Pharmacy Pharmacy 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Aston Pharmacy Association, British Pharmaceutical Students Association Aston Pharmacy Association (APA)Secretary General: 2001-2003President: 2003-2004Ensured the sound, directed progression of the financially stable association. Part of this role involed developing new activites, services and events for members as well as maintaining and overhauling traditional services as it became apparent. Events included Sports tournaments, educational conferences and a black-tie ball. Also involved liaising with other external organisations such as the Royal… Show more Aston Pharmacy Association (APA)Secretary General: 2001-2003President: 2003-2004Ensured the sound, directed progression of the financially stable association. Part of this role involed developing new activites, services and events for members as well as maintaining and overhauling traditional services as it became apparent. Events included Sports tournaments, educational conferences and a black-tie ball. Also involved liaising with other external organisations such as the Royal Pharmaceutical society, the BPSA and sponsors such as PPLS locum agency as well as the university itself.BPSA - Graduate Officer 2004-2005This involved liaising with sponsors such as the Pharmacy Defense Association (PDA) and managing bodies such as the RPSGB to organize a two-day conference on the pre-registration year. Also involved the creation of newsletters that were sent out to members tri-annually. Show less

  • Experience

    • Dean and smedley family pharmacy ltd

      Jul 2005 - Mar 2008

      ● Manage dispensing process of approx 14,000 items per month (with support) ● Oversee Pharmacy, Photographic, Perfumery and Salon departments ● Overseeing £500k store refit ● Liaising with third party supplier● RPSGB Pre-registration Trainer

      • Store Manager (Maternity cover)

        Mar 2007 - Mar 2008

      • Relief Pharmacist

        Jul 2005 - Mar 2007

    • Manor Pharmacy

      Apr 2008 - Jul 2010

      - Managing dispensing process of 13,000 items per month pharmacy, maintaining prescription volume during external highways disruption- Pre-registration tutor - Manage dispensing process of 7500 items per month pharmacy, increasing volume to 9000 items per month in 12 months -Pre-registration Tutor

      • Pharmacy Manager

        Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

      • Pharmacy Manager

        Apr 2008 - Jul 2009

    • Asda

      Jul 2010 - now

      Oversees and manages rollout and delivery of all NHS and Private services across England, and Scotland and WalesNotable achievements include:- set up and Rollout of the Asda Adult Earache Service- set up and rollout of Pharmacy first (England)- Partnership with MeningitisNow-rollout of Asda Online Booking System- set up and clinical oversight of Covid sites across Asda Phase 5-Planning and rollout of Asda Flu Service 2022 - present-rollout of Hypertension Case finding Service-rollout of NHS Contraception Service- supporting delivery of the Pharmacy Quality Scheme across Asda 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24- Presentation of Services Agenda to all resident Pharmacists as part of national conferences- Rollout LFD services across England and Wales- streamlining Service options to maximise profitability whilst maintaining patient care Show less - Managing a service driven pharmacy unit dispensing 7000-7500 items per month- Running a large supervised consumption service with 30-35 daily service users- Managing and Leading numerous colleagues to best support patient outcomes- Training new pharmacists that come into the business on what a good job looks like.- Rollout, running and overseeing of all other services including NMS, CPCS, Influenza Vaccinations (Seasonal and NHS), MDS, Minor Ailments (tier 1 enhanced), Malaria Prophylaxis, EHC, Erectile dysfunction, Needle Exchange, Period Delay, Hair Loss prevention PGD.)- COVID Test and trace operative. - Healthy Living Pharmacist- Leading by example- Accountable for Pharmacy KPI metrics- Mentoring and Coaching of colleagues-Arranging and Supervision of healthcare events in store- Mentoring Pharmacist and non-Pharmacist Managers with Clinical, Practical and Operational queries- Supporting Regional Pharmacy Manager as required (e.g. Conference calls, project work, etc)- Supporting Head office in project work including Management and Roll-out of Locum booking systems across Pharmacy and Optical specialties - Awarded Asda Community Pharmacist of the Year 2013- Awarded British Citizenship award certificate of recognition November 2020. Show less

      • Heathcare Services Manager - Asda Pharmacy

        Mar 2022 - now

      • Covid-19 phase 3 booster site lead

        Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

      • Asda House Pharmacy services support

        May 2021 - Mar 2022

      • Pharmacy manager at Store of Excellence (SoE)

        Apr 2011 - Mar 2022

      • Project lead, Venloc locum management system rollout for Asda Optics

        Dec 2014 - May 2015

      • Pharmacist lead, Venloc locum management system rollout for Asda pharmacy

        Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

      • Pharmacy Manager

        Jul 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Diabetic Care

      Warwick University
      Jun 2006

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Richard Harrison
      British Citizenship Award Certificate of Recognition British Citizenship Awards Nov 2020
    • Awarded to Richard Harrison
      Community Pharmacist of the Year Asda Apr 2013