Community and Practice Pharmacist working at Kepple Lane Pharmacy & Garstang Medical Practice.
15 years as a Community Pharmacist Manager for small retail pharmacies, experienced in the challenges faced within the community sector and providing effective pharmacy services.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist working within a Medicines Management Team in a large medical practice within a rural Lancashire village town.
Pre-registration Pharmacist tutor for cross sector placements - split placements within community pharmacy and General Practice.
I am passionate about pharmacy and my profession, with over 20 years of experience across community pharmacy and primary care sector. Excited about the advances for pharmacists and the challenges we face within the healthcare settings.
Graduated in 1999 from De Montfort University in Pharmacy. I have a specialist interest in Care Homes and social care. Previous roles have included: Area Manager - Lloyds Pharmacy - 7 years, Professional Services Manager - MidCounties Co-op - 7 years, Director of PharmaCare Solutions UK Ltd - May 2014 to April 2023. Winner of multiple C&D awards, three consecutive years: Manager of the Year 2020, Team of the Year 2021 and Independent Pharmacy of the Year 2022. C&D judge in 2023 and 2024. Currently working as the ICS Head of Community Pharmacy Clinical Services - Black Country ICB