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Robert Fitzgerald

Robert Fitzgerald

Pharmacy Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Pharmacist at Leeds Teaching Hosptials NHS Trust

  • Education

    • Instituto Cervantes

      2023 - 2025
      Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) Spanish - B2 Apto

    • University of Leeds

      2024 - 2024
      Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Distinction

      This qualification allows me to independently prescribe medications to patients. The module covered:• Assessing the patient and identifying evidence-based treatment options available for clinical decision making• Reaching a shared decision and providing information• Prescribing professionally and prescribing as part of a team• Monitoring and reviewing the patient, prescribing safely, improving prescribing practice

    • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

      2016 - 2020
      Master of Pharmacy Pharmacy First Class Honours

      Research project title: Do common anti-Parkinson's drugs influence neuroinflammation in the presence and absence of a stem cell transplant?

    • University of Leeds

      2022 - 2024
      Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Pharmacy Practice Distinction

      The Pharmacy Practice diploma helps registered pharmacists develop the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of developments in pharmacy practice.The programme will equip me to provide pharmaceutical care to patients, manage my personal and professional development and introduce new services to the workplace.I will gain an in-depth understanding of techniques for evaluating and managing the risk associated with prescribing, supplying and administering medicines to ensure patient… Show more The Pharmacy Practice diploma helps registered pharmacists develop the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of developments in pharmacy practice.The programme will equip me to provide pharmaceutical care to patients, manage my personal and professional development and introduce new services to the workplace.I will gain an in-depth understanding of techniques for evaluating and managing the risk associated with prescribing, supplying and administering medicines to ensure patient safety.As part of my diploma, I undertook a service development project looking at improving the rates of MRSA decolonisation prescribing. I was nominated by the Module/Programme lead for the Post Graduate Research Innovation of the Year Award category at the School of Healthcare celebration event. Show less

  • Experience

    • Well Pharmacy

      Jun 2017 - Mar 2020
      Pharmacy Assistant

    • LloydsPharmacy

      Sept 2017 - Oct 2019
      Dispenser/Health Care Assistant

    • Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

      Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
      Pharmacy Student Summer Placement

    • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

      Jul 2020 - now

      Specialist clinical pharmacist working in medicines advice (medicines information) and gastroenterology/hepatology.My role involves responding to scientific queries from healthcare professionals and patients based on medical affairs, and medical information resources to provide evidenced based, tailored advice. This role often requires me to conduct complex literature searches, evaluate and critically appraise research papers and has a heavy focus on education and training through either bespoke 1 on 1 training or delivering educational presentations to a range of healthcare professionals. Show less

      • Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Medicines Advice/Gastroenterology

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Chair of the LGBT+ Staff Network

        Mar 2023 - now

      • Clinical Pharmacist

        Aug 2021 - Jan 2024

      • Pre-Registration Pharmacist

        Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

    • Royal Pharmaceutical Society

      Sept 2022 - now
      Expert Advisor - Early Careers Pharmacist Advisory Group Member

      Providing strong representation to early career pharmacists, the Early Careers Pharmacist Advisory Group (ECPAG) ensures pharmacists at the beginning of their careers are recognised in the pharmacy sector across England, Scotland and Wales.

    • Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists

      Mar 2023 - now
      National Occupational Professional Committee Member

      As the Early Career Pharmacist Representative on the National Executive Operations Committee for the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists, I focus on representing and advocating for early career pharmacists while contributing to strategic decisions that shape the profession. My role involves ensuring that the voices of emerging pharmacy professionals are heard, valued, and integrated into national-level discussions and policies.With a strong foundation in pharmacy practice and a passion for leadership, I work to:- Represent the unique perspectives and challenges of early career pharmacists.- Collaborate with healthcare stakeholders to drive innovation and positive change.- Support initiatives that strengthen the profession through mentorship, education, and advocacy.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show less

    • The European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)

      Jul 2023 - now
      Miembro

      Represented the United Kingdom as a delegate at the 54th General Assembly of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP).Additionally, I was a founding member of the EAHP Early Career Pharmacist Network, helping to establish a platform for young professionals in the field.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Assessment of Core Knowledge and Practice Skills

      National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training
      Nov 2020

    • Very Brief Advice on Smoking: practitioner assessment

      National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training
      Nov 2020

    • Mental Health First Aider

      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
      Jun 2021

    • Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) Nivel B2/Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language (B2)

      Instituto Cervantes
      Feb 2025

    • Member

      General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
      Sept 2021

    • Community Pharmacy Consultation Service

      Royal Pharmaceutical Society
      Apr 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Befriender

      Issued by Age UK on Jul 2024
      Age UKAssociated with Robert Fitzgerald