RPS Regional Ambassadors

What do RPS Ambassadors do?
Which regions do the Ambassadors cover?
Who is my RPS Ambassador?
How can my Regional Ambassador help?

1. What do RPS Regional Ambassadors do?

Here to help - our RPS Regional Ambassadors!

Sometimes, you don't need the entire RPS to help you out. Perhaps you need support on a regional issue, introduction to a nearby contact, to promote a local event - anything that doesn't necessarily involve all of GB pharmacy!

You can reach out to your Ambassador through the RPS to ask for advice, introductions, a helping hand, and more. As experienced pharmacy professionals, they're here to encourage discussions and local networking, and act as a bridge between RPS and our members. They have extensive local knowledge and networks - but they’re also volunteers, so there are limits to their powers!

Regional Ambassadors are here to help you and all the members of the profession in your region. Get to know them - and how they can represent - you, via the list of ambassadors below.

To contact your Ambassador, email [email protected]

Ambassador events in 2023

Each Ambassador will be hosting regular virtual and face-to-face events in your region throughout 2023.

What do you want to see at these events?

Tell us what you want to see at these regular events - complete this handy form

2. Which regions do the Ambassadors cover?

We've divided the UK into 14 separate regions, 11 of which already have their own Ambassador:

England - East
England - London
England - Midlands
England - North East & Yorkshire
England - North West
England - South East
England - South West
Jersey
Scotland - East
Scotland - North - Apply here
Scotland - West
Wales - East
Wales - North - Apply here
Wales - South West

Could YOU be an RPS Regional Ambassador?

We're still looking for experienced and reliable Ambassadors for two of our regions: North Scotland and North-West Wales.

If you'd like to volunteer to help out your fellow pharmacists in any of these regions, we'd love to hear from you now. Simply complete our Ambassador Application Form.

3. Who is my RPS Regional Ambassador?

England - East

Dr Christianne Micallef
Christianne is a Principal Pharmacist in Antimicrobials at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.

She is an experienced hospital pharmacist, who has also worked in academic and national roles both in the UK and in Malta. In her current role, she actively conducts antimicrobial stewardship research.

Christianne aims to use her role as Ambassador to listen to RPS members' concerns, help address them and ensure pharmacists are fully supported in their needs.

England - Midlands

Nirali Sisodia
Nirali is currently a Senior Clinical PCN Pharmacist in Northamptonshire.

She is an independent prescriber and trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner with a specialism in Cardiology and Anticoagulation. She is passionate about training and education, humanitarian aid and raising the profile of pharmacy to ensure collaboration occurs across sectors to deliver the best care to patients.

England - North West

Nahim Khan
Nahim is currently a portfolio working pharmacist in Warrington.

Nahim is enthusiastic to create more inclusive events that ensure pharmacists can increase their skills to be the best they can be.

He has been an active member of the RPS for several years and his vast experience across pharmacy sectors ensures a vast understanding of member’s needs.

England - South West

Joanne Clarke
Jo is currently the Programme Lead for the Independent Prescribing Course at Bath University.

She has a diverse background covering most sectors of pharmacy, with a passion for education and development and medicines safety. She aims to use her role as Ambassador to bring members of the pharmacy community together to network and to share ideas and learning, across sectors and geographies.

Scotland - East

Giovanna DiTano
Giovanna is currently the Lead Pharmacist Smoking Cessation NHS Lothian.

An active RPS member for many years, she is passionate about supporting the wellbeing of pharmacists and promoting mentoring within the profession. Giovanna wishes to create events that showcase the different sectors of pharmacy and create strong cross sector networks within her Region.

Scotland - West

Lorna Hammond
Lorna is Lead Clinical Pharmacist in Mental Health in Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and a Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellow, with 25 years of experience in community and hospital pharmacy.

She supports local peer networks and wellbeing events, has a passion for education and training, and wants to do more with practice areas across the profession.

Wales - East

Anya Bowen
Anya is currently working as a cluster pharmacist within Cwm Taf Morgannwg.

As Ambassador she will encourage discussions and local networking in order to strengthen relationships within the area, enhance individual growth and understand common concerns to become the bridge between the RPS and its members.

London

Amenze Idehen
Amenze is currently working in community pharmacy in London.

She has been a member of the RPS since her university days, and as Ambassador she aims to bring pharmacists together to stand as a formidable force and showcase their relevance to the larger group of healthcare professionals.

England - North East & Yorkshire

Hayder Qureshi
Hayder is currently the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist at NHS NENC ICB - Sunderland.

As Ambassador, Hayder aims to champion professional standards, policies and campaigns through better localised engagement of pharmacists. He wants to build a strong awareness of the place pharmacy has in society.

England - South East

Ravinder Birdee
Ravi is a UK registered consultant pharmacist, a final signatory, independent prescriber, and has worked in both the NHS and pharma.

As Ambassador, Ravi wants to create an open policy with effective two way communication for members where they can communicate policies/best practice/latest changes to pharmacy.

Jersey

Simon Wall
Simon has been a community pharmacist in Jersey for the last 16 years.

Already a prominent figure within the pharmacy profession in Jersey, he brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to the role. Simon attends monthly meetings with fellow pharmacy representatives and these well-established relationships will be invaluable in his role as Ambassador.