The  logo

Other options

How a teacher-practitioner in technical services helps link science and practice

Combining hospital quality assurance and aseptic services work with teaching pharmacy students provides the perfect blend of theory and practice, Hannah Kitching tells Sue Laird

Benefits of being a specialist pharmacist

Providing neurology expertise in primary care is popular with patients, who can access treatment closer to home, says Janine Barnes

Resolving concerns about performance

When NHS bodies raise concerns about pharmacists’ performance, my team helps to find options for restoring safe and valued practice, NCAS adviser Helen Dolan tells Sue Laird

My role in a GP’s dispensing practice

A pharmacy post attached to a GP surgery provides an opportunity to change a prescription at the point of consultation, Elizabeth Kennedy tells Sue Laird

Team helps older people stay at home

A pharmacy post with a local authority provides support for people with chronic physical or mental health problems. Amanda James tells Sue Laird how it works 

Careers are built on opportunities

William Malcolm plans services to safeguard the public from infectious and environmental hazards. He talks to Sue Laird about his career

I spend my time out of my comfort zone

A post that blends research with pharmacy practice on a hospital ward helps keep patient-safety challenges at the top of the agenda. Rachel Urban talks to Sue Laird

A pharmacist at the pinnacle of practice

A passion for science led Nicola Stoner to develop a pioneering role that makes a real difference to patients

Determination put me on the rich list

Starting with one community pharmacy Vijay Patel has built an multinational business. He tells Sue Laird about his journey from rags to the rich list

Sports-mad disc jockey at work

Exercise and a healthy lifestyle are as important as prescribing the right medicine. Bobby Mehta, who runs sports charities, talks to Sue Laird

My route into management consultancy

Pharmacists’ professional and business knowledge can help create a brighter future for the life sciences industry, says Heather Fraser 

Public health specialist: working as a primary care trust pharmacist

Have you ever wondered what a pharmacist working at a primary care trust does? Heather Gray gives an overview of some of the duties PCT pharmacists get up to and discusses how her team at NHS Hertfordshire is contributing to improving public health

Politician and independent pharmacist

Independent pharmacist and Conservative council leader Graham Jones tells Sue Laird how his political role helps him in his pharmacy work

Formulating a future in pharmacy

Are you interested in research and working in the pharmaceutical industry? Emma McConnell and Gerard Byrne provide an overview of what research scientists working in formulation development do 

My work as an industrial pharmacist

“I used to believe quality assurance work was boring. I could not have been more wrong,” says Karen Ginsbury after 20 years in the field

Working across industry and the NHS

Pharmacy offers wonderful career flexibility, says Hilary Armitage, who has enjoyed roles in healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry

Caring for prisoners’ health needs

Working inside a prison is safer than working in the average accident and emergency department on a Friday or Saturday night, writes Davan Eustace

Variety and newness add spice to life

A yearning to develop a wide range of technical and professional skills inspired Sophia Andeh to pursue her fulfilling career in medical information

 

Next page >

 

Tomorrow's Pharmacist — Career options contents