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Pharmacist Diaries

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Welcome to Pharmacist Diaries. In this podcast we are going to explore all aspects of peoples’ lives; their passions, starting a career in pharmacy, transitioning into different roles, overcoming challenges, entrepreneurship, and innovation. My goal is to dive deeper into the secret lives of pharmacists, revealing their journeys and inspiring you to progress in your career.

Join me, my friends, and my colleagues for a new episode every week and get a look into what life is like behind the scenes of real people.

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082 Ayodeji Matuluko: Never stop learning and growing

January 29, 2023 20:04 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

On today’s episode, I am thrilled to introduce Ayodeji Matuluko to the podcast. Ayodeji started her journey into pharmacy at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. To date, she has 10 years of broad experience in community and hospital pharmacy, public health, medical communications and global health research. During our conversation, we hear about her passion for learning and how the courses she has embarked on have opened doors and enhanced her opportunities within this profession.   - She gra...

081 Tim Ulbrich: Know Your WHY!

January 18, 2023 13:32 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

It’s the start of a new year and I am super excited to launch my first episode of 2023 with Tim Ulbrich on the podcast. Tim is the Co-Founder and CEO of Your Financial Pharmacist (YFP), an online platform for education, products, and services designed to help pharmacists achieve financial freedom. Tim’s journey into life as an entrepreneur has been incredibly inspiring for me personally. It was an absolute honour to record this podcast episode with him and I am so grateful that we had the op...

080 Anthea Pryde: Opportunities don't just happen, you create them!

December 15, 2022 21:26 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

On this week’s episode, I am delighted to showcase the journey of a newly qualified pharmacist, Anthea Pryde. Anthea graduated from Kings College London (KCL) in 2019 and then successfully completed her trainee pharmacist year split between Lloyds Pharmacy and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). She is currently employed as a Supply Chain Study Lead at GSK and enjoying the start of her pharmacy career. What attracted me to inviting Anthea onto the podcast was her enthusiasm and curiosity to learning and e...

079 Pooja Pala: Combining my two passions into one unique and exciting role

December 01, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

On today’s episode I am delighted to introduce Pooja Pala to the podcast. Pooja has identified a way to combine her two passions of Pharmacy and Wellbeing into ONE very unique and exciting role! She is currently working as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist at The Pharmacist Network but part of this job involves supporting staff health & wellbeing which she tells us all about on the podcast. ***Please check out Episode 51 of the podcast to also hear from the Clinical Director at The Pharmacist Ne...

078 Meeta Patel: In the middle of every difficulty lies an opportunity for growth

November 15, 2022 20:38 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

**Please accept my sincere apologies when you watch the video version of this podcast. Part way through the recording, we faced an issue with one of the cameras and Meeta's video cuts out so you are only able to see my video and hear the all the audio. The content of the podcast is absolutely inspiring so please take the time to listen to the content as it is truly worth it***  On today’s episode I am excited to welcome Meeta Patel to the podcast. Meeta is a Senior Manager and Specialist Ph...

077 Aliyah Gordon: The struggle you feel today will develop the strength you need for tomorrow

November 10, 2022 15:18 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

On today's episode I am thrilled to feature Aliyah Gordon to the podcast. Aliyah is a Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She is very proud of her career progression to date despite a lot of negativity and disbelief from her mentors and educators. She shares an incredible and inspiring story behind this disbelief and how she overlooked this feedback and used self motivation and determination to become the ...

076 Stephanie Tyler: Follow your passion and you could find yourself in a role no one else is doing!

October 25, 2022 20:40 - 1 hour - 98.5 MB

I am incredibly excited to launch this week’s episode! I am thrilled to introduce Stephanie Tyler to the podcast. She is a highly specialist pharmacist in HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health, currently working at Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in a very exciting and innovative role related to HIV PrEP implementation and Sexual Health. She has experience working at a national level with the HIV Pharmacy Association (HIVPA) as the regional representative for London and the Patient Inf...

075 Shilpa Patel: Making the move from Community Pharmacy to a GP Practice Role has transformed my career

October 16, 2022 12:44 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

On today's episode I am thrilled to feature Shilpa Patel on the podcast. Shilpa has spent most of her career in as a Community Pharmacist. After well over a decade of endless hours of hard work and feeling under valued and frustrated within her role, she walked out of the pharmacy on her lunch break and never looked back! She wanted to take a break from pharmacy and decided to travel to India for a few months to think about her next steps and enjoy a much needed break. Before she left for h...

074 Netta Tyler: How international work experience in Bermunda opens your eyes to the different ways of practicing pharmacy

September 29, 2022 09:23 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

On today's episode I am thrilled to share an inspiring conversation I had with Netta Tyler. Netta and I met in 2009 when I was working as a pre-registration pharmacist at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. She has been a loyal employee of the hospital for nearly two decades and has dedicated most of her career to the world of antimicorbials! In the last 4 years, her role has expanded where she spends part of her time working as a Specialist Antifungal Pharmacist at Cambridge Unive...

073 Daniel James: Finding my purpose and transforming my life

September 14, 2022 10:40 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

On today's episode I am pleased to introduce Daniel James to the podcast. Daniel graduated from Liverpoorl John Moores University in 2012 and started his career as a community pharmacist. In these first few years, he found himself working well over his contracted 40 hour work week on a regular basis without pay. After two years of this, he took a step back and asked himself "is this really what I want to do for the rest of my life?" A question I am sure many pharmacists ponder as this is a co...

072 Joanna Kippax: Why sleep is so valuable and how to get more of it!

September 08, 2022 19:03 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

On this week's episode I enjoy a conversation with Joanna Kippax as part III of the sleep series. Joanna is a certified sleep practitioner, completing her training at Oxford University, Southampton University and the Children's sleep charity in Sheffield. She trained as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) at The Middlesex Hospital in London in 1986, and as a Registered Sick Children's Nurse (RSCN) at The Westminster Hospital, London in 1989. Most of Joanna's career has been spent working for th...

071 Gareth Evans: The importance and value of developing enhanced services in community pharmacies to improve patient health

September 01, 2022 19:48 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MB

On this week's episode, I am excited to launch Part II of the sleep series and introduce Gareth Evans to the podcast. Gareth is a dedicated and passionate pharmacist who genuinely values helping his community through accessible enhanced services that aim to improve patient health. He graduated from the University of Bradford in 1998. He completed the 5-year MPharm Course which still exists today. This course enables you to undertake your pre-registration training as part of the programme whe...

070 Adrian Zacher: How to dramatically improve the quality and accessibility of sleep expertise in community pharmacies

August 27, 2022 15:30 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

On this week's episode I am proud to launch a 3-part series about SLEEP. Part I of this series is with Adrian Zacher. Adrian is a passionate advocate for tackling sleep disorders. Though he is not a pharmacist, he has over 25 years of experience in this specialist area and has experience working in several roles related to sleep. His most recent roles include: - CEO and co-founder of The British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services (BSPSS) - Founder and Director of Snorer Pharmacy - Author ...

070 Adrian Zacher: Part I - How to dramatically improve the quality and accessibility of sleep expertise in community pharmacies

August 27, 2022 15:30 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

On this week's episode I am proud to launch a 3-part series about SLEEP. Part I of this series is with Adrian Zacher. Adrian is a passionate advocate for tackling sleep disorders. Though he is not a pharmacist, he has over 25 years of experience in this specialist area and has experience working in several roles related to sleep. His most recent roles include: - CEO and co-founder of The British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services (BSPSS) - Founder and Director of Snorer Pharmacy - Author ...

069 Amandeep Doll: How to break away from a life that meets other peoples' expectations and develop your own path in life

August 17, 2022 20:02 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

On this week's episode I am delighted to introduce Amandeep Doll to the podcast. Aman is the current Head of Professional Belonging at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Great Britain (RPSGB). She also has experience working in hospital pharmacy, education & training in both hospital and university settings, and has worked at a national level for Health Education England (HEE). Her role with HEE was part of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme. This scheme is a unique lead...

068 Allyson Brennan: A beautiful story filled with purpose, dedication, intention and passion that leads to the creation of pharmacist-formulated skincare products

July 24, 2022 12:36 - 1 hour - 108 MB

On this week's episode you guys are in for a treat! I am so excited to introduce Allyson Brennan to the podcast this week. Allyson is a clinical pharmacist with over 15 years’ experience in Neurology and the founder of Emogene & Co. Allyson is passionate about natural and naturally-derived ingredients. She bought a Vitamin C serum for her skin a few years ago and whilst looking at the list of ingredients on the bottle, her sense of curiousity in combination with her love for chemistry made h...

067 Christina Fontana: A powerful story of a woman whose purpose and mission is to uplift, empower, and inspire pharmacists to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams

July 04, 2022 09:30 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

On today's episode I am pleased to introduce Christina Fontana to the podcast. Christina is a pharmacist, author, transformation coach, hypnotherapist and podcaster. From the ages of 18 to 25, she suffered with a rare eating disorder called Night Eating Syndrome. She also experienced debilitating anxiety, low self-esteem, and felt isolated from her family. She made decisions about her career that her family didn't agree with and this led to her being kicked out of her home and was homeless ...

066 Farah Haque: A pharmacist's journey to understanding that self-worth comes from within and using this to elevate her pharmacy career!

June 28, 2022 18:24 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

On today's episode I am pleased to introduce Farah Haque to the podcast. Farah is the current Associate Director of Pharmacy at Babylon Health. Babylon Health is an international digital health service provider that combines artificial intelligence and technology with human medical expertise to create all-in-one healthcare, right from your device. Over the last few years, Babylon has been reaching out to pharmacists to support their clinical services and conduct digital consultations as part...

065 Anisha Patel: Happy 2 Year Anniversary to Pharmacist Diaries!

May 25, 2022 11:53 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

This week we celebrate the TWO year anniversary of the Pharmacist Diaries Podcast!!! We can celebrate the pharmacy profession and all the guests that I have been fortunate enough to interview. We can also celebrate the power of connection and the joy that it has brought to my life since starting this journey as a podcaster.  I personally want to thank each and every one of my guests for taking the time to come onto the podcast to share their personal journey with me. I'd also like to thank ...

046 Special Episode Tara Humphrey: Strategies to set your personal goals and how to make them happen!

May 15, 2022 18:19 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MB

Today I am launching the third and final episode in a special series of podcasts with Tara Humphrey! Tara is the founder and managing director of THC Primary Care which was set up initially in 2015. She has 20 years of experience in business development and operations management covering the public and private sector and has an MBA in Leadership and Management in Health Care.  Tara is passionate about helping people and giving them the tools, time and support to develop their ideas and bring...

064 Special Episode Tara Humphrey: Strategies to set your personal goals and how to make them happen!

May 15, 2022 18:19 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MB

Today I am launching the third and final episode in a special series of podcasts with Tara Humphrey! Tara is the founder and managing director of THC Primary Care which was set up initially in 2015. She has 20 years of experience in business development and operations management covering the public and private sector and has an MBA in Leadership and Management in Health Care.  Tara is passionate about helping people and giving them the tools, time and support to develop their ideas and bring...

063 Special Episode Tara Humphrey: How to make the most out of team meetings in the workplace

May 13, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MB

Today I am launching the second of three episodes in a special series of podcasts with Tara Humphrey! Tara is the founder and managing director of THC Primary Care which was set up initially in 2015. She has 20 years of experience in business development and operations management covering the public and private sector and has an MBA in Leadership and Management in Health Care.  Tara is passionate about helping people and giving them the tools, time and support to develop their ideas and brin...

062 Special Episode Tara Humphrey: The benefits of technology in our teams and our shared love for the Project Management App ASANA!

May 11, 2022 13:17 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

Today I am launching the first of three episodes in a special series of podcasts with Tara Humphrey! Tara is the founder and managing director of THC Primary Care which was set up initially in 2015. She has 20 years of experience in business development and operations management covering the public and private sector and has an MBA in Leadership and Management in Health Care.  Tara is passionate about helping people and giving them the tools, time and support to develop their ideas and bring...

061 Sheree-Ann Michelle: Overcoming adversity with a positive attitude and utilising these experiences to help other people transform their lives

May 02, 2022 07:36 - 1 hour - 147 MB

On today's episode I am thrilled to share an inspiring conversation I had with Sheree-Ann Michelle. She is a Pharmacist, a Health & Wellness Coach, and the founder of The Chia Lifestyle. The Chia Lifestyle is a Health and Wellness organisation that helps busy women to prioritise their wellbeing. Sheree-Ann works closely with her clients to build a resevoir of powerful techniques for optimum wellness, increasing energy levels and learning how to maintain a lifetime of healthy habits. She focu...

060 Amar Suchde: Believe in growth, follow your passions, and you can achieve anything.

April 26, 2022 14:03 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Amar Suchde is back on the podcast for a second recording. On this week's episode we get a life update from Amar and all the projects he's been working on over the last year and he gives us insight into what the future has to hold. We also dive into discussion about the motivation and drive behind his passions and how that has made him the man he is today. Amar Suchde is a fully qualified independent prescribing- aesthetic pharmacist, specialising in non-surgical cosmetic treatments. After ...

059 Harpreet Chana: The power of mindset - turning a negative personal experience into a growing business that supports positive mental health practices for pharmacists

March 12, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 101 MB

On today's episode you guys are in for a treat as I welcome the wonderful Harpreet Chana to the podcast. Harpreet is an experienced pharmacist, certified professional coach, self-leadership trainer, international speaker and the founder of the Mental Wealth Academy. I reached out to her as she has experience in two unique roles as a pharmacist which you don't hear about on a regular basis. NPA - Digital Programme Director and Consultant Project Manager PSNC - Head of Funding Strategy and H...

058 Nicola Vosser: How one pharmacist has dedicated the last decade to developing and strengthening digital solutions to optimise patient care

February 22, 2022 19:35 - 1 hour - 136 MB

I have been really looking forward to getting this episode uploaded for you guys to listen to! Today's epsiode features the wonderful Nicola Vosser! Nicola is Chealsea and Westminster's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's ePMA Lead Directorate Pharmacist and the first pharmacist on the podcast with a full-time IT related pharmacy role. She has lead a team to implement ePMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) across two hospitals sites, sharing the Cerner domain and drug catalog...

058 How one pharmacist has dedicated the last decade to developing and strengthening digital solutions to optimise patient care

February 22, 2022 19:35 - 1 hour - 136 MB

I have been really looking forward to getting this episode uploaded for you guys to listen to! Today's epsiode features the wonderful Nicola Vosser! Nicola is Chealsea and Westminster's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's ePMA Lead Directorate Pharmacist and the first pharmacist on the podcast with a full-time IT related pharmacy role. She has lead a team to implement ePMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) across two hospitals sites, sharing the Cerner domain and drug catalog...

057 Transitioning from Pharmacist to Nutritional Therapist

February 07, 2022 10:33 - 1 hour - 140 MB

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Jolanta Borkowska on the podcast. She has been helping people from all walks of life with their health challenges for over 30 years as a pharmacist and as a nutritional therapist. She has spent majority of her career working as a community pharmacist all over the UK and the stories she shares with on today's episode are so interesting and inspiring. She first became interested in natural ways of restoring health and wellbeing when she was...

057 Jolanta Borkowska: Transitioning from Pharmacist to Nutritional Therapist

February 07, 2022 10:33 - 1 hour - 140 MB

On today's episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Jolanta Borkowska on the podcast. She has been helping people from all walks of life with their health challenges for over 30 years as a pharmacist and as a nutritional therapist. She has spent majority of her career working as a community pharmacist all over the UK and the stories she shares with on today's episode are so interesting and inspiring. She first became interested in natural ways of restoring health and wellbeing when she was...

056: Two decades and 350+ pre-registration pharmacists later...

January 26, 2022 19:21 - 51 minutes - 71 MB

On today's episode I am pleased to introduce Aamer Safdar to the podcast. A pharmacist that has spent over 20 years in the training and workforce development sector of pharmacy. In the course of two decades, he has seen approximately 350 pre-registration pharmacists/trainee pharmacists complete their training and register as pharmacists with the GPhC. Aamer and I shortly crossed paths when I first joined Guys and St Thomas' NHS trust in 2019 where he was employed as the Principal Pharmacist ...

056 Aamer Safdar: Two decades and 350+ pre-registration pharmacists later...

January 26, 2022 19:21 - 51 minutes - 71 MB

On today's episode I am pleased to introduce Aamer Safdar to the podcast. A pharmacist that has spent over 20 years in the training and workforce development sector of pharmacy. In the course of two decades, he has seen approximately 350 pre-registration pharmacists/trainee pharmacists complete their training and register as pharmacists with the GPhC. Aamer and I shortly crossed paths when I first joined Guys and St Thomas' NHS trust in 2019 where he was employed as the Principal Pharmacist ...

055 Bela (Desai) Patel: Why I help people heal naturally and live happier and healthier lives

January 20, 2022 10:14 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

On today's episode I had a wonderful conversation with Bela (Desai) Patel. Bela spent the first 17 years of her career as a consultant pharmacist practicing in nursing homes in USA. Most of this time was spent reviewing patients’ charts and making recommendations regarding their drug therapy in an effort to try to reduce the number of medications, minimise drug interactions and improve their overall health. During her time in this role, she started discovering how medications would treat the...

054 Claire May: Drugs and Sports - The role of a pharmacist is always expanding!

November 30, 2021 12:52 - 1 hour - 104 MB

On today's episode I had a fantastic conversation with Claire May! Claire has been working as a pharmacist for 20 years and has a broad range of experience in Academia, Retail Pharmacy, and Primary Care.  She is passionate about supporting the development of undergraduate pharmacy students as well as the role of a pharmacist in sports. We share our personal stories of working as pharmacists in a sports environment. Claire has been a consultant pharmacist for the PGA European Tour for 8 years...

053 Sureena Clement: How to make the most of your skills and passions in a pharmacy career

November 19, 2021 13:23 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

I am delighted to introduce Sureena Clement to the podcast this week! I came across Sureena's YouTube Channel, Sureena Speaks, a few months ago and I was inspired by her dedication to encourage and support the learning needs of trainee pharmacists (or pre-registration pharmacists). She has 5 years worth of content on her channel which is inspiring! Her videos cover each chapter of the BNF providing general advice and she spends a lot of time motivating students to reach their full potential. ...

052 Preeti Minhas: How improve your consultation skills and achieve better person-centred care

November 14, 2021 08:52 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

On today's episode I am having a second discussion with Preeti Minhas on the podcast. Preeti and I had our first conversation back in September 2021, Episode 46. We enjoyed getting to know each other and we were aligned in so many ways that I invited her back onto the podcast for a second time. As we both work in Education & Training, we discuss our opinions on virtual vs face-to-face learning and how we have been moulding our teaching techniques to support our students. We also dive into ...

051 Ryan Smith: A jack of all trades - Primary Care Network (PCN) Pharmacist, Clinical Director for MORPh Consultancy, and Clinical Director for The Pharmacist Network

November 04, 2021 11:33 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

On today's episode I have the pleasure of introducing Ryan Smith to the podcast. Ryan is a jack of all trades and has several roles within pharmacy: Part-time Primary Care Network (PCN) Pharmacist Clinical Director for MORPh Consultancy Clinical Director for The Pharmacist Network. He is passionate about the development of pharmacy practice, having held roles in both the commissioning and provision of services across primary care during his career. We discuss a variety of topics in today's e...

051 Pharmacist: Ryan Smith

November 04, 2021 11:33 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

On today's episode I have the pleasure of introducing Ryan Smith to the podcast. Ryan is a jack of all trades and has several roles within pharmacy: Part-time Primary Care Network (PCN) Pharmacist Clinical Director for MORPh Consultancy Clinical Director for The Pharmacist Network He is passionate about the development of pharmacy practice, having held roles in both the commissioning and provision of services across primary care during his career. We discuss a variety of topics in today'...

050 Charlotte Fraser: Overcoming an eating disorder during her pharmacy degree and wanting to quit pharmacy, to thriving in her role as a trainee pharmacist at Boots

October 22, 2021 15:44 - 1 hour - 107 MB

You can now watch the full episode on YouTube! On today's episode, I am delighted to introduce a trainee pharmacist and Kings College London Alumni, Charlotte Fraser. I came a across a post on Linked In that Charlotte had written last week for World Mental Health Day. I'm going to share part of her post as her thoughts and feelings were so honest and brave. "Mental health. Everyone has one. Like physical health some health is better than others. It can fluctuate depending on the day and h...

049 Special Episode: How Getting A Coach Transformed Our Lives

October 20, 2021 07:36 - 1 hour - 171 MB

Special episode with the husband! In this episode Sunjay and I discuss how getting a coach has transformed our lives. We discuss the habits we are working on forming to help us live a more happier and productive life. You can now watch the entire episode on YouTube! Stay Whole Links (Sunjay): YouTube Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Pharmacist Diaries Links (Anisha): Instagram Podcast Linked In Dr. Nilesh Satguru Links: YouTube  Instagram Podcast Website LinkedIn Related ...

048 Pharmacist: Mark Hopkins

September 20, 2021 20:16 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

On today's episode, I am delighted to introduce Mark Hopkins to the podcast. Mark is an experienced comminuty pharmacist and the current owner of Hopwoods Pharmacy group in Wales. Since the beginning of his career he has been passionate about sports medicine and rehabilitation and has spent many years supporting athletes with rehabilitation pitchside and in the training room for various sporting events. This experience sparked his interest in setting up pain clinics within his pharmacy. This...

047 Pharmacist: Maiya Ahmed

September 10, 2021 10:53 - 59 minutes - 82 MB

On today's episode I had the pleasure of interviewing a dear friend and fellow mum, Maiya Ahmed. I was really looking forward to recording this episode because Maiya has nearly 2 decades of experience in paediatrics alone! I’m in complete awe of her dedication to paediatrics and child health, and the wealth of knowledge she has gained in a specialist area of pharmacy when my journey has only just begun! Maiya knew she wanted to work with children when she was an undergraduate student. She q...

046 Pharmacist: Preeti Minhas

September 01, 2021 19:56 - 1 hour - 100 MB

On today's episode I am super excited to introduce Preeti Minhas to the podcast. Preeti started her pharmacy journey as a community pharmacist with Boots and became store manager after only one year of qualifying as a pharmacist! From our conversation, it is clear that she thoroughly enjoyed her role in primary care as was passion ate about leading a team of healthcare professionals. During her time with Boots, she came across a role involved with learning and development which she knew was a...

045 French Pharmacist: Laily Sadozai

August 24, 2021 15:39 - 1 hour - 98.6 MB

On today's episode, I am pleased to introduce our first French pharmacist on the podcast, Laily Sadozai! Laily and I met at Evelina London Children's Hospital during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic whilst she was completing her 6-month internship with the Pharmacy Department and Paediatric Infectious Diseases Team. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and during her time with us, she kindly gave us a presentation about life as a pharmacist in France. It was truly eye-opening and I w...

044 Pharmacist: Nanna Christiansen

August 16, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MB

On today's episode, I am delighted to introduce the current Associate Chief Pharmacist at Evelina London Children's Hospital (ELCH), Nanna Christiansen. Nanna has over 15 years' experience in paedatrics and has worked at both Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) and Barts Health NHS Trust. Since moving to London, United Kingdom, she has excelled in her career at a fast pace and has made all the right decisions in her journey to reach where she is today. Nanna'...

043 Pharmacist: Erin Tew

June 22, 2021 08:37 - 1 hour - 146 MB

On today's episode I am beyond delighted to introduce you to my dear friend and fellow pharmacist, Erin Tew (formerly Erin Lowther). I have been nagging her to record an episode for nearly a year now and the timing was absolutely perfect and the conversation was exactly what I was craving! Erin and I started our pharmacy journey together as resident pharmacists at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust and we lived together for some time during this job. This episode was extremely reflective a...

042 Pharmacist: Francine De Stoppelaar

June 08, 2021 19:41 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

On today's episode, I am absolutely delighted to introduce the current Director of Pharmacy at Cleveland Clinic London to the podcast, Francine De Stoppelaar. Francine and I met back in 2018 when I first returned to London from Abu Dhabi. She had recently started her post at that time and was in the initial stages of developing and setting up the pharmacy services for the hospital. There is something really special about working with a start-up team and building something from the ground up! ...

042 Pharmacist: Francine De Stoppelaar.

June 08, 2021 19:41 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

On today's episode, I am absolutely delighted to introduce the current Director of Pharmacy at Cleveland Clinic London to the podcast, Francine De Stoppelaar. Francine and I met back in 2018 when I first returned to London from Abu Dhabi. She had recently started her post at that time and was in the initial stages of developing and setting up the pharmacy services for the hospital. There is something really special about working with a start-up team and building something from the ground up! ...

041 Pharmacist: Nicola Husain

May 31, 2021 20:21 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Today is the start of a special series of episodes where I interview several paediatric pharmacists at the Evelina London Children's Hospital where I am currently employed. I work with an incredibly experienced team of paediatric pharmacists, some of which have been working in paediatrics for 25+ years! I kickstart this series with a super inspiring role model, colleague and friend, Nicola Husain. Nicola is currently employed as an Academic Link Pharmacist which is a split role between King...

040 Pharmacist: Anjna Sharma

May 24, 2021 08:41 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

On today's episode I am delighted to introduce Anjna Sharma to the podcast. Anjna is the current Director of Pharmacist Services at Soar Beyond. She joined the organisation in 2009 as a Primary Care Pharmacist and has experienced a variety of roles within the organisation. As a lead for the Pharmacist Service Division, her main focus and strengths revolve around supporing NHS partners to implement effective and sustainable change at an organisational level. Soar Beyond is an innovative and ...

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