RPS Pharma Scene #25
RPS Pharma Scene
In this 25th episode of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Pharma Scene podcast, we're joined by Laura Wilson, RPS Director for Scotland, to talk about Pharmacy First with Nicola Middleton and Matt Barclay. Nicola is a community pharmacist and prescriber from Bishopton, in Renfrewshire, Scotland, and Matt is Director of Operations at Community Pharmacy Scotland. The Pharmacy First service lets patients use a community pharmacy as the first port of call for treatment. It's available from all pharmacies in Scotland that dispense NHS prescriptions, and doesn’t usually require an appointment....
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RPS Pharma Scene #24
RPS Pharma Scene
A pharmacist in the House of Commons In episode 24 of our Pharma Scene podcast, Ciara Duffy, English Pharmacy Board member and Amandeep Doll, RPS Head of Engagement and Professional Belonging, talk to Taiwo Owatemi, pharmacist and Member of Parliament for Coventry North West. The podcast covers Taiwo's journey from a love of chemistry and maths to becoming an MP, transferable skills from the pharmacy profession, and the role of mentors. It discusses the importance of inclusion and diversity, including Taiwo's experience as a Black politician, the role of allies, and valuing everyone's...
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RPS Pharma Scene #23
RPS Pharma Scene
A career in industry and research In episode 23 of our Pharma Scene podcast, RPS Chief Scientist Parastou Donyai talks to Miraz Rahman, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at King’s College London. They discuss his pharmacy studies, which began in Bangladesh, and his experiences working in the pharmaceutical industry there. Since then, he has made a name for himself in the UK, and is a well-known figure in industry, with several patents and start-ups to his name, as well as a highly respected name in pharmaceutical research. Miraz recalls how moving to the UK with a young family wasn't always...
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RPS Pharma Scene #22
RPS Pharma Scene
Becoming a final signatory In episode 22 of our Pharma Scene podcast, Ciara is lucky enough to be joined by Moriam Ajala, a pharmacist and final signatory. If you're interested in becoming a final signatory, then Moriam has some excellent advice for you. Final signatories check the medical accuracy of scientific content, and compliance with Code of Practice and ABPI. It's their job to ensure that all the medical information included with a drug or treatment is accurate, balanced, and does not compromise patient safety. Moriam speaks to Ciara about the various roles she's held in...
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RPS Pharma Scene #21
RPS Pharma Scene
Breaking down language barriers in Pharmacy. In episode 21 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, Ghalib Khan tells us about his innovative pharmacy software, , which helps to break down language barriers between pharmacists and patients. Ghalib set up Written Medicine because he believes it is crucial to improve the quality of the information provided to patients from ethnic minorities whose second language is English. He speaks to Parastou Donyai, RPS Chief Scientist, of his own struggles to be understood and how this inspired him to create and promote the software. If you are concerned that...
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RPS Pharma Scene #20
RPS Pharma Scene
It's Christmas, so, we've invited our friends from to join us - hurrah! Together with host Catherine Walker from , and RPS Chief Scientist Professor Parastou Donyai, they take a fun and festive look at some questionable pharmacy ads that probably wouldn't make it past advertising standards today. From soaps shaped like long-lost TV icon "Mr Turnip" to crazy party packs, relax and re-live the "good old days" of Christmas pharmacy gifts.
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RPS Pharma Scene #19
RPS Pharma Scene
The future of pharmacy? In episode 19 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, Stephen Goundrey-Smith of the talks to Santosh Sahu, CEO of , about the role of digital pharmacies in UK healthcare, both today and in the future. Santosh set up Charac because he believes primary care in the UK is struggling to meet demand, and he wants Charac to bridge growing health inequalities, especially within the UK's most deprived communities. Stephen and Santosh are both involved in pharmacy's.adoption of new technologies and operating models, so this is a fascinating...
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RPS Pharma Scene #18
RPS Pharma Scene
In episode 18 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, RPS Board Mermber Ciara Duffy speaks to pharmacist Jamie Wilkinson about having a career with a difference! Even before he qualified, Jamie had his fingers in many varied and fascinating pies, and has since demonstrated that a career based upon pharmacy can be as varied and flexible as you want it to be. If you're ever wanted to make a change in your career, this is the podcast for you!
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RPS Pharma Scene #17
RPS Pharma Scene
In episode 17 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, Professor Parastou Donyai discusses how her twin disciplines of psychology and pharmacy make an excellent team, and why she thinks there should be more use made of both. Parastou talks about how and why she became the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's new Chief Scientist, and her plans to work more closely with both academia and industry in future.
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RPS Pharma Scene #16
RPS Pharma Scene
In episode 16 of our RPS Pharma Scene podcast, Adam Todd, Professor of Pharmaceutical Public Health, at the School of Pharmacy, Newcastle University, and Anna Robinson, Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy and PhD Researcher at Newcastle School of Pharmacy, talk to RPS English Pharmacy Board member Ciara Duffy. They discuss the availability and opportunities in Academia and Research in Pharmacy - how to get started and progress, as well as the rewards of these careers. If you've ever wondered whether a life in academia is for you, then Adam and Anna can help you decide!
info_outlineThis episode, RPS Head of Professional Belonging Aman Doll is joined by two guests to speak about the origins of their names, and what they mean to them. Helen Chang, RPS Head of Professional Development, speaks about having to change her name after arriving in the UK at a young age, and Gautam Paul, a pharmacist at Nottingham School of Pharmacy and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, tells us about his experiences in the workplace and his social life.
'Say My Name' is named after the Destiny's Child song, which Aman and Gautam would write mock verses for when they experienced wrong pronunciations of their names in the workplace as pharmacists.
All three speakers on the episode talk about meanings behind their names, their cultural heritage, having to change them in the UK, and give us personal anecdotes and experiences along the way.