Pritesh Bodalia

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About me
Chief Pharmacist | Clinical Director | Authentic Leader | Driving Strategic Innovation and Productivity through Transformation | Passionate about improving healthcare across the Integrated Care System
Education
- NHS Resolution
  2023 - 2023
  MHPS Case Investigator
- CPPE / NHS Leadership Academy
  2016 - 2017
  Chief Pharmacist Development Programme Business and Leadership
  The Chief pharmacist development programme, designed and delivered in partnership with the NHS Leadership Academy, will equip new in-role and aspiring chief pharmacists with the necessary knowledge, skills, behaviours and experience to effectively perform this senior role. The 12-month fully funded programme offers a comprehensive mix of residential training, specialist study days, mentoring, online self-directed study, assessment and support. The Chief pharmacist development programme is… Show more The Chief pharmacist development programme, designed and delivered in partnership with the NHS Leadership Academy, will equip new in-role and aspiring chief pharmacists with the necessary knowledge, skills, behaviours and experience to effectively perform this senior role. The 12-month fully funded programme offers a comprehensive mix of residential training, specialist study days, mentoring, online self-directed study, assessment and support. The Chief pharmacist development programme is overseen by a reference group, chaired by Health Education England (HEE). Show less
- Luton Sixth Form College
  1998 - 2000
- University of Hertfordshire
  2008 - 2009
  Master of Science (MSc) Advancing Pharmacy Practice Distinction
- University of East Anglia
  2023 - 2023
  Independent Prescriber
  Specialist area: Rheumatology
- UCL
  2009 - 2016
  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Epidemiology & Population Health
- University of Bristol
  2014 - 2014
  Health Economics (Short Course)
- Kings College London
  2000 - 2004
  Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) Pharmacy
- UCL
  2006 - 2008
  Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (Joint Programme Board) Pharmacy
- UCL
  2005 - 2006
  Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy Practice Pharmacy
Experience
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  Aug 2007 - Jun 2012
  - Senior Pharmacist - Formulary & Medicines Management
    Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
  - Pharmacist - Formulary
    Aug 2007 - Jul 2010
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
  Jun 2012 - Jan 2015
  Deputy Chief Pharmacist (Formulary, Governance & Research)
  - Key member of the pharmacy managerial team - Leading, developing and evaluating the RNOH medicines formulary on behalf of the Trust ensuring the availability of the most cost-effective high quality medicines for patients.- Professional Secretary for the RNOH Drugs & Therapeutics Committee- Associate membership to the North Central London Joint Formulary Committee- Undertake complex negotiations with CCGs and GP / Specialist Commissioners with regards to the commissioning of PbR excluded and high cost drugs- Leading, developing, monitoring and reviewing the department clinical governance arrangements including aspects of patient safety and risk management- Providing pharmaceutical input into safe medication practice across the Trust and to act as an expert resource in this area (including leading the Medicines Information service)- Engage in projects which provide oversight and demonstrate compliance with external governance criteria relating to medicines use (i.e. CQC quality and safety outcomes, RPS standards, NPSA alerts, MHRA drug alerts, NHS LA risk management standards)- Implementing evidence based clinical developments and services in line with best practice including electronic prescribing - Leading on pharmacy and medicines related clinical audit and research in conjunction with RNOH clinicians and academic institutions- Lead on education development for pharmacy undergraduate through a newly established network with School of Pharmacy (University College London)- Deputising for the Chief Pharmacist as appropriate Show less
- University of Bristol
  Sept 2013 - Apr 2015
  NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme Co-Investigator
  Co-Investigator for a new Health Technology Assessment (HTA) as commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The aim of this project is to produce independent research information about the effectiveness, costs and broader impact of oral anticoagulants for the UK NHS. For further detail visit the NIHR website at http://www.nets.nihr.ac.uk/projects/hta/119217
- NHS North Central London
  Oct 2014 - Jun 2021
  Lead Pharmacist - Medicines Optimisation, North Central London JFC
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  Jan 2015 - Jul 2021
  - Acting Chief Pharmacist
    Jul 2021 - Jul 2021
  - Head of Research & Medicines Optimisation (Principal Pharmacist)
    Jan 2015 - Jun 2021
- North London Partners in Health and Care
  Aug 2018 - Jul 2021
  Programme Director, Medicines Efficiency & Pharmacy Transformation
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  Sept 2021 - now
  Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director (Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation)
Licenses & Certifications
- Dr Pritesh Bodalia
  APMG International
  May 2019