Consultant pharmacist

The 20-year path to placing specialist pharmacists in all critical care units

With the launch of a new advanced pharmacist curriculum for critical care, a leading pharmacist in the field outlines the specialism’s progress over two decades.…

Jonathan Burton: ‘Our members need to be able to trust us to represent their interests’

From more support for independent prescribers to consultant community pharmacists, the newly appointed chair of the RPS’s Scottish Pharmacy Board shares his vision for pharmacy while in post.…

First Scottish consultant pharmacist appointed

Jennifer Laskey has been appointed as a consultant cancer pharmacist by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.…

Pharmacist appointed national clinical director for CVD prevention

Consultant pharmacist Helen Williams was previously national speciality adviser for cardiovascular disease prevention at NHS England.…

Nina Barnett (1965–2023)

“Inspirational” pharmacy stalwart Nina Barnett will leave behind a legacy that her peers say they will proudly continue to take forward.…

Black and ethnic minority females underrepresented in senior pharmacist roles in England

NHS data also show that a higher percentage of black, Asian and minority ethnic pharmacy team members reported harassment, bullying or abuse from fellow NHS staff.…

What does it take to become a consultant pharmacist?

In this episode of The PJ Pod, we talk to a handful of senior pharmacists, who are revolutionising patient care and driving change across the healthcare system, and we find out how others can get there.…

More than three-quarters of advanced pharmacists interested in consultant-level practice, survey finds

Responding to a survey on the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's consultant pharmacist curriculum, 77% of pharmacists said they would be interested in working as a consultant.…

RPS takes over approval of consultant pharmacist posts

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has taken over responsibility for the approval of consultant pharmacist posts in England and Wales.…

Consultant pharmacists should be independently credentialed, say proposals

Consultant pharmacists would be independently credentialed if proposals for the development of the role are introduced, following a consultation on draft guidance.…