I’m a specialist pharmacist in liaison psychiatry, working across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales. After completing a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy, I went on to become an independent prescriber and have since established this novel role in Wales’ largest Health Board.

Pharmacists work in a highly dynamic profession and as regional member for Wales, I have already built a network to support tackling the challenges and pressures we face daily.

If any members within this region are interested in supporting the Guild by participating in this network or to get in touch generally, please contact president@ghp.org.uk

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In Glasgow I currently work in two roles as a pharmacist in public health protection and within sexual health services. I understand the pressures and workforce issues that frontline staff face after much experience as a hospital pharmacist. I have the pleasure of assuming the Immediate Past President role with a responsibility for our European work and connections. I regularly represent the work and voice of GHP membership at all levels.

For 28 years (until I retired from the NHS) I was the Regional Member and National Secretary for Scotland. I now work on the National Organising Professional Committee (NOPC) of the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists in a role supporting the Executive and the work of the Committee. Prior to retiring in 2021, I was a senior clinical trials pharmacist in Glasgow. In my clinical role, I worked on a vascular surgery ward and, previously, care of the elderly and ophthalmology.

I am the Chief Pharmacist at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and the Chair of GHP Subgroups, forming the liaison between PDIG and QATS and Guild Council. I have had tenure as President and Immediate Past President.

I am pharmacist academic of national and international profile with roles in the UK, Malaysia and USA. I served the RPS as national board member and Treasurer. I am also a member of UNESCO’s Teaching Faculty and Patron of Commonwealth Pharmacy Association. My work includes improving health, health inequalities in disadvantaged communities. I am the national lead for University of one of Oxford’s Covid-19 clinical trials. I have received national and international awards including OBE in 2022. 

Ursula Gotel (née Collignon) is the advanced pharmacist leading medicines management services to the Surgery and Family Services Division at Doset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. She graduated from Nottingham University, completed her pre-registration training at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and gained valuable experience at University College Hospitals and Guy’s and St Thomas’ in London before relocating to Dorset in 2018.

As an experienced clinical pharmacist and independent prescriber, she has demonstrated expertise in medical, surgical, and emergency care specialties. Her areas of particular interest include pain management and emergency preparedness and response. Ursula thrives on challenges, embraces change, and continuously seeks innovative approaches to develop individuals and pharmacy practice.

Ursula’s contributions extend beyond her clinical roles. She serves as a co-editor of the book “Adverse Drug Interactions” published by CRC Press. Additionally she is an active member of the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists and locally is an accredited workplace representative. In this capacity, she ensures staff voices are heard and concerns are effectively addressed within the DCHFT Staff Partnership Forum.

Outside of her professional commitments, Ursula engages in a range of musical, sporting, and social activities, enriching her personal life and fostering a well-rounded perspective.

I am the Chair of Regional Members and Regional North East and Yorkshire Member of the guild council, representing any issues occurring in the region. I am an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Medication Safety and Diabetes at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. I am a keen activist within Unite the Union and the Labour party, and I am chair of Whitley Bay Labour, the largest branch in the constituency. I am the GHP representative on the national Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Best Practice and Engagement Group. I have built a strong local network which I use proactively to identify any areas where my support will be required.

I am a Primary Care Network Pharmacist in the East Riding of Yorkshire with a passion for patient-centred care. In addition to my role as regional ambassador for the Primary Care Pharmacy Association, I am also very active on social media, blogging and sharing the work and challenges that pharmacists face. I’m delighted to be the Lead for Primary Care for GHP and hope to represent accurately the voice of pharmacists in primary care. I am usually found on Twitter and I am keen to hear your views.

I currently work as a pharmacist in an acute trust in North East England. As an avid lifelong learner, I recognise the importance of multi-faceted education, and I aim to represent this in my role as Chair of Education and Training for the GHP. Given the rapidly evolving nature of healthcare, the role of a pharmacist is increasingly dynamic; this is evidenced by reforms to the initial education and training programme for pharmacists in recent years. This evolution must be matched by employers’ commitment to quality education, training, and professional development to ensure pharmacists can effectively fulfil their roles. It is essential that both formal and informal training pathways are fit for purpose and aligned with the needs of the pharmacy workforce. Furthermore, it is crucial to acknowledge the additional demands associated with undertaking education and training and to ensure that pharmacists receive adequate support and appropriate remuneration for their commitment to ongoing professional development. 

I work as a Primary Care Network and Integrated Urgent Care pharmacist in the East Midlands. I am also Independent Prescriber and currently a Health Education England Population Health Fellow. Prior to these roles, I worked in the secondary care setting as a specialist HIV and sexual health pharmacist. 

I believe that representative leadership is one which is as diverse as the people it serves and I am passionate about seeing inclusive, diverse and effective leadership structures serving our profession!

Having previously been an Early Careers Representative for the GHP, I am delighted to build upon my work now as I take on the role of Vice Chair of Education and Training for the GHP. I work as a medical pharmacist in hospital within NHS Lanarkshire, having recently achieved my Independent Prescribing. With the rapidly evolving role of the pharmacist and training restructuring, we need to ensure we support the development of newly qualified pharmacists and ensure the workforce are also able to achieve this. Beginning the advanced pharmacist RPS portfolio and having recently completed the RPS post-registration foundation credentialling and Independent Prescribing qualification, I am familiar with current training programmes. Consequently, I can offer my perspective as a trainee, along with channelling the views of my peers and the challenges unique to those in formal, and non-formal, training.

I am an experienced pharmacist working in both community and primary care. I have an interest in all things green and also have an interest in the diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes. I have recently been elected as vice chair of sustainability and hoping to make a huge impact for the future generations!

In London, I currently work in Community Health Services, helping people stay out of hospital. I have worked as a PCN Pharmacist, specialised in psychiatry and run a community pharmacy business. Having experience in a variety of sectors has given me an appreciation of the challenges faced by pharmacists in each discipline. I’m also passionate about the mental wellbeing of my fellow colleagues in the evolving healthcare world and have volunteered as a counsellor. I have recently been elected as vice-chair for Primary Care and am excited to help represent Pharmacists in this rapidly growing area. 

I have been a clinical pharmacist and educator working in a hospital environment for over 20 years. As one of the first independent prescribers in NI, I established pharmacist-led clinics to managing CVD and now lead the NI Universities Teacher Practitioner Pharmacist Team, across hospital Trusts and Schools of Pharmacy. I’ve proudly served as President of the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists from 2019 to 2022 and represented GHP members in diverse workstreams as Inclusion and Diversity, Sustainability, Bullying and the Review of Initial Education and Training.

I am an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust within the Pharmacy Workforce Development team. I have a clinical background in Emergency Medicine and Diabetes and I am currently responsible for undergraduate placement expansion and Foundation Pharmacists. I am also involved in prescribing for Trainee Pharmacists, having been a DPP during the pilot phase in 2023 and also a DPP for a Bradford Sandwich trainee in 2024. I have been an accredited Unite rep since early 2024 and engage across profession and sector to strengthen workers voices. As a Unite rep and a manager of learners, I have an large role my departments wellbeing and equality strategy.

I am currently the Advanced Pharmacist for Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes based in primary care and working across various sectors including primary care, secondary care, ICB/ ICS, community pharmacy and local authority. I have experience in education, training , leadership and development supporting CPPE in delivering clinical training and being a mentor for the NW leadership academy. As a Unite work place representative, I have supported a number of work colleagues with grievances and disputes in the work place and have received good feedback that I’ve helped a lot and provided good support. This is something I would like to continue more directly with my Pharmacy colleagues across the North West with Pharmacy specific issues. I also want to use this opportunity to learn more about the Guild and what it can offer Unite Pharmacist members.

Since qualifying last millennium, I have worked throughout community and a broad range of acute specialities at different organisations. I am currently a medicines information specialist, an independent prescriber, and I have a special interest in palliative and end of life care. I live in Nottingham and work at Sherwood Forest Hospitals in Nottinghamshire where I am also a Unite the Union workplace rep

I care deeply about my colleagues and my profession. It is my pleasure to work with the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists – the pharmacy organisation that openly and explicitly represents the best interests of individual members in all pharmacy sectors and specialities.

My name is James and I am the regional representative for South East England. I am a Specialist Pharmacist in Hospital at Home and Frailty and currently completing my Advanced Clinical Practitioner training. I currently work at a major teaching trust, with my time split between the acute team and time with our integrated care team. My interests are in frailty, pain, complex care and digital systems.

As a pharmacist with hidden disabilities, I have worked hard to support others within my trust to get similar outcomes to me to champion the needs of staff with disabilities in the workplace.

I am passionate about EDI, training & development and pharmacy innovation.