Priyanka Chopra
@priyankachopra
Experienced pharmacist with a focus on mental health and leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a hardworking and disciplined pharmacist with over 8 years of experience in hospital and community pharmacy, specializing in mental health, pediatrics, and geriatrics. My journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence in patient care and a passion for education, having led training sessions for junior team members, nurses, and doctors.
Throughout my career, I have contributed to significant projects, including the development of high-quality medicines optimization services across multiple sites. I have also published articles in reputable journals and have been a leading speaker on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health patients at national conferences. My leadership roles have allowed me to manage teams effectively and ensure the responsible use of medications, focusing on cost-effectiveness and patient safety.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Highly Specialist Mental Health Pharmacist
West London NHS Trust
Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Developed, planned, managed, and led high-quality medicines optimisation services, providing expert medication referral and acting as a core multidisciplinary team member. Utilized independent prescribing qualification to carry out patient reviews, focusing on side effect management and de-prescribing for complex trauma patients. Organized CPD and teaching sessions for staff, and monitored drug ex
Tri-borough Lead Pharmacist
West London NHS Trust
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Developed, planned, managed, and led the provision of high-quality medicines optimisation services across multiple sites. Line managed junior rotational pharmacists, led on CPD, and attended senior strategic leadership meetings to plan staffing and manage business continuity plans.
Specialist Pharmacist
West London NHS Trust
Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)
Provided high-quality patient-focused pharmacy services to medium secure forensic units, including specialist EUPD units, and comprehensive prescribing advice. Undertook medicines audits, provided training and education sessions for nursing and medical staff, and mentored pre-registration pharmacists. Coordinated the pharmaceutical aspect of the Ealing clozapine clinic and managed a Band 5 technic
Medicines Information Support Pharmacist
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 8 months)
Covered dementia, older adult, acute mental health, and learning disability wards, providing a clinical service and leading training sessions. Liaised regularly with pharmaceutical companies for raw data and published studies. Responsible for training rotational pharmacists and technicians in medicines information, and assisted with the roll-out of EPMA across mental health wards.
Pre-registration Pharmacist
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Aug 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)
Completed a one-year training post with rotations in dispensary, medicines information, clinical trials, quality assurance, cytotoxics, CIVAS, and TPN. Gained experience on various wards including mental health, neurology, surgical, and oncology, assisting pharmacists and technicians. Learned how to prepare TPN and chemotherapy drugs using aseptic techniques.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Medway School of Pharmacy
Independent Prescribing Qualification, Pharmacy
Obtained the Independent Prescribing Qualification (PiP) from Medway School of Pharmacy, UK. This qualification allows for independent prescribing of medications.
Propharmace
Management course, Management
Completed a Management course with a focus on Education Supervision at Propharmace, UK. This enhanced skills in leading and educating junior team members.
Keele University
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (PGClinDip) from Keele University, UK. This program deepened knowledge in clinical pharmacy applications.
University of Reading
Master of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Completed a Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree at the University of Reading, UK. This comprehensive program provided a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and practice.
Beaconsfield High School
GCSEs and A Levels, General Studies
Achieved 10 GCSEs, 3 A Levels, and 1 AS Level at Beaconsfield High School, UK. This foundational education provided a broad academic background.
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