The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has appointed a new director for England who is ‘passionate about delivering high quality patient care and advocating on behalf of the profession.’
Amandeep Doll, a specialist medical pharmacist at Nottingham University Hospital Trust, and head of engagement at the RPS, will take up the new role in August this year. She said: ‘I’m absolutely delighted to have been offered the role of director for England at such a pivotal moment for RPS as we transition to become the Royal College of Pharmacy.
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‘I feel honoured and privileged to be given the opportunity to help bring to life our royal college commitments for our members and the wider profession,’ she says, adding she’s ‘always been passionate about delivering high quality patient care and advocating on behalf of the profession, driving pharmacy practice forward and ensuring we’re supporting patients and members of the public to live healthier for longer.’
‘I’m looking forward to working with the board and our members to help build an exciting and vibrant future for pharmacy,’ she adds.
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As director for England, Ms Doll will drive professional leadership for the pharmacy and will lead on national policy development and advocacy across England, in partnership with the English Pharmacy Board.
Having worked at the RPS for eight years, Ms Doll currently leads on implementing the inclusion and diversity strategy for the profession.
She has lead training at Kettering General Hospital, contributing to the pharmacy reforms programme at Health Education England and shaping advanced practice programmes at RPS.
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RPS chief executive Paul Bennett said: ‘I am delighted that Aman has been appointed our new director for England. Over the last five years she has not only brought to life our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy with great commitment and drive, but as a well-respected member of the RPS senior leadership team and head of Engagement & Professional Belonging, has led her team with characteristic enthusiasm and energy.’
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