I am responsible for developing the Huddersfield University /Wilkes University USA international partnership through the pharmacy student exchange programme since 2011. This forms part of the assessed elective programme for final year students of the USA Pharm D programme. The programme comprises of a series of pharmacy placements being organised from different practices and healthcare settings including hospital, industry, academic, community (national multiple and independent… Show more I am responsible for developing the Huddersfield University /Wilkes University USA international partnership through the pharmacy student exchange programme since 2011. This forms part of the assessed elective programme for final year students of the USA Pharm D programme. The programme comprises of a series of pharmacy placements being organised from different practices and healthcare settings including hospital, industry, academic, community (national multiple and independent pharmacies) and primary care. Similar placements are reciprocated with Huddersfield pharmacy students when they visit the USA. I am also responsible for delivering a range of lectures and workshops to American healthcare practitioners, students and academic staff at Wilkes University. This includes introducing NICE and its policy, NHS Evidence as an information resource for health and social care professionals in partnership with NICE International, and working with Royal Pharmaceutical Society to promote the UK pharmacy professional and regulatory bodies. Show less

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is the professional body for pharmacists and pharmacy in England, Scotland and Wales

The Treasurer role involves monitoring the implementation of the Society’s financial resource strategy and accounts to the membership for that, including:• Allocation of resources against strategic priorities• Financial performance against budget• Asset strategy• Reserves and investment policies The Treasurer has to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Members of Governance Bodies and is held to account by Assembly members. Duties & Functions• Attend and provide… Show more The Treasurer role involves monitoring the implementation of the Society’s financial resource strategy and accounts to the membership for that, including:• Allocation of resources against strategic priorities• Financial performance against budget• Asset strategy• Reserves and investment policies The Treasurer has to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Members of Governance Bodies and is held to account by Assembly members. Duties & Functions• Attend and provide a report on activity at each Assembly meeting• Attend and report to the Audit and Risk Committee• Preside over Conduct Scheme appeals• To attend all Chairs’ and Officers’ Group meetings• To attend all Remuneration Committee meetings Show less

The NIHR is funded through the Dept of Health to help improve the health and wealth of the nation through research.As part of a national network of 15 NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) leaders, the role entails driving the clinical research agenda, which is one of national importance. The leadership roles in each CRN are both high profile and demanding and leaders are expected to be ambassadors for the NIHR. As well as a passion for bringing clinical research opportunities to patients… Show more The NIHR is funded through the Dept of Health to help improve the health and wealth of the nation through research.As part of a national network of 15 NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) leaders, the role entails driving the clinical research agenda, which is one of national importance. The leadership roles in each CRN are both high profile and demanding and leaders are expected to be ambassadors for the NIHR. As well as a passion for bringing clinical research opportunities to patients, CRN leaders have an in-depth understanding of how local NHS organisations function, an ability to forge and maintain productive partnerships across organisational boundaries, and the tenacity to deliver stretching targets in challenging environments. As well as being respected across their geographical patch, CRN leaders are also key players in an organisation with an international reputation for innovation and achievement in the field of clinical research delivery. Show less

Awarded for distinction and recognised achievement in enterprise and knowledge transfer

Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Pharmacy Practice.Promoting and developing health education programmes to support better understanding and management of heart disease and diabetes through the British Heart Foundation and South Asian Health Foundation. Developing and facilitating NIHR portfolio research through pharmacy on behalf of the PCRN and CLRN.Significant involvement with NICE and its activities nationally, Ambassador for NHS Evidence, an electronic search tool provided by… Show more Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Pharmacy Practice.Promoting and developing health education programmes to support better understanding and management of heart disease and diabetes through the British Heart Foundation and South Asian Health Foundation. Developing and facilitating NIHR portfolio research through pharmacy on behalf of the PCRN and CLRN.Significant involvement with NICE and its activities nationally, Ambassador for NHS Evidence, an electronic search tool provided by NICE, to access high quality, trusted and reliable evidence based information for use in health and social care. Experience with NICE guideline development in supporting implementation of the NICE guideline for Medicines Adherence. Active member of the NICE Accreditation Committee. Show less

The new 2014 NIHR network offers an opportunity for the propagation of pharmacy research nationwide. This is an area which is vastly underutilised in terms of research delivery. However, by having a proven research active infrastructure in place across all sectors of pharmacy we could help develop a more extensive portfolio which has a proportionate representation of CTIMPs. This would be in line with current government strategy, in particular the ‘Life Sciences Strategy’, which would like to… Show more The new 2014 NIHR network offers an opportunity for the propagation of pharmacy research nationwide. This is an area which is vastly underutilised in terms of research delivery. However, by having a proven research active infrastructure in place across all sectors of pharmacy we could help develop a more extensive portfolio which has a proportionate representation of CTIMPs. This would be in line with current government strategy, in particular the ‘Life Sciences Strategy’, which would like to increase the attractiveness of the UK for clinical research delivery. My roles for the Primary Care Research Networks (PCRN) and West Yorkshire/South Yorkshire/North East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire (NEYNL) Comprehensive Research Networks (CRN) have allowed me to develop the foundations for achieving a more representative portfolio. I have been able to develop pharmacy research through my academic, commercial and NIHR network connections and more recently as member of the English Pharmacy Board of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. This is an exciting time and through the integration of pharmacy research into the new themed cell structure I feel we could develop on my vision. I would like to see a pharmacy network closely aligned with the primary care research network. The ultimate goal is to advance high quality research and support its delivery to enrich and drive forward high quality evidence based practice. My natural coverage through my roles for both the PCRN and CRN is the footprint for the new Academic Health Sciences Networks. This would make the integration of this proposal easier to undertake and one that is an exemplar model for those in other areas to follow. Show less

• My role is to support integration of research with clinical practice and building research readiness in pharmacy staff to deliver portfolio research within the Yorkshire and Humber region.• I have been responsible for developing a group of pharmacies (20) through the NIHR Research Sites Initiative (RSI) Scheme in the West Yorkshire region. These are supported by the Primary Care Research Network and have all undergone successful GCP training.• I have since established the… Show more • My role is to support integration of research with clinical practice and building research readiness in pharmacy staff to deliver portfolio research within the Yorkshire and Humber region.• I have been responsible for developing a group of pharmacies (20) through the NIHR Research Sites Initiative (RSI) Scheme in the West Yorkshire region. These are supported by the Primary Care Research Network and have all undergone successful GCP training.• I have since established the Northern and Yorkshire Pharmacy and Primary Care Collaborative with the additional support of the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health University of Durham.The whole Yorkshire structure would now bode well in being prepared for developing, delivering and supporting research following the footsteps of the Academic Health Sciences Network through the Yorkshire and Humber Comprehensive Research Network (CRN). Show less

• My role is to support integration of research with clinical practice and building research readiness in pharmacy staff to deliver portfolio research within the Yorkshire and Humber region.• I pioneered the development of the Cutler Pharmacy Associates to parallel the Cutler GPs in SY alongside the Academic Unit of Primary Medical Care Sheffield University to promote and develop high quality portfolio research activity. This association is channelled through and endorsed by the local… Show more • My role is to support integration of research with clinical practice and building research readiness in pharmacy staff to deliver portfolio research within the Yorkshire and Humber region.• I pioneered the development of the Cutler Pharmacy Associates to parallel the Cutler GPs in SY alongside the Academic Unit of Primary Medical Care Sheffield University to promote and develop high quality portfolio research activity. This association is channelled through and endorsed by the local PCRN/CLRN infrastructure to partner local and national pharmacy groups at senior management level and their pharmacy managers, as well as local and independent pharmacy proprietors, and the Sheffield Local Pharmaceutical Committee. The South Yorkshire Region would now bode well in being prepared for developing, delivering and supporting research following the footsteps of the Academic Health Sciences Network through the Yorkshire and Humber Comprehensive Research Network (CRN). Show less