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 current head of engagement and professional belonging at the RPS, will take up the new role in August this year.
Commenting on her appointment, 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.
‘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.’
Driving professional leadership as director for England
As director for England, Ms Doll will drive professional leadership for 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.
Other roles have seen her lead training at Kettering General Hospital, contribute to the pharmacy reforms programme at Health Education England and help to shape advanced practice programmes at the RPS.
Now turning her attention to starting as RPS director for England, Ms Doll said: ‘I have 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.’
‘Meaningful change’ for the pharmacy profession
RPS English Pharmacy Board Chair Tase Oputu said: ‘Aman’s appointment reflects her leadership qualities, deep commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and her proven ability to drive meaningful change. I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Aman to her new role as director for England.’
RPS interim director of pharmacy Elen Jones commented on the ‘overwhelming’ number of applications for the director for England position and the impressive calibre that ‘made the selection process both inspiring and incredibly competitive’.
She added: ‘I’m confident that Aman’s passion, vision, and energy will continue to strengthen our profession and support pharmacists across England and Great Britain. Congratulations, Aman, I look forward to working with you on this exciting new chapter.’
