Meet our Early Careers Pharmacist Expert Advisory Group
Nabeel Syed (Chair)
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Nabeel Syed (Chair)
Hi, I’m Nabeel Syed, and I’m a Clinical Pharmacist in Paediatrics at Great Ormond Street Hospital. I’m currently studying my Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice at UCL, which integrates the RPS Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacist Programme.
I graduated with my MPharm degree in 2023 from King’s College, London, and subsequently completed my foundation training year at Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital. I'm excited to join the Early Careers Advisory Group, as it provides a unique opportunity to advocate for better opportunities and resources for those starting their pharmacy careers.
In addition, the advisory group is a fantastic way to influence positive change within the profession and help shape the future of healthcare.
Aomima Abu Zaid
Hi, my name is Aomima and I am a hospital clinical pharmacist.
I graduated with an MPharm degree from the University of Nottingham in 2023, then went on to complete a split preregistration year at Nottingham University Hospitals and in primary care.
Currently, I am undertaking the RPS post-registration foundation pharmacist programme and working towards my postgraduate diploma, both of which are helping me refine my skills and grow as a pharmacist.
I have a clinical interest in cardiology and hope to specialise as an independent prescriber in this field.
I’m excited to be part of this Advisory Group and help shape policies that create meaningful opportunities for newly-qualified pharmacists.
Ismael Ali
Hello! My name is Ismael, I am a rotational pharmacist at the Royal Free Hospital, London.
I graduated from the University of East Anglia and completed my Pre-Registration training in community pharmacy in Northamptonshire.
Being part of this Advisory Group makes me feel that my input and opinions about the future of my profession are being actively engaged with and championed.
I have general interests in Renal and Cardiovascular Pharmacy and I’m hoping to specialise in one of these areas as an Independent Pharmacist Prescriber in the future.
Kweku Bimpong
Hi, I’m Kweku and I graduated from Durham University in 2019 and subsequently completed a split Pre-Registration programme at Guys & St Thomas' Hospital and South East London Clinical Commissioning Group. I am currently a Policy Advisory working for the Department of Health Social Care.
I was formerly the Publications Officer of the British Pharmaceutical Students' Association and was awarded the David Kearney award for most outstanding contribution to the pharmacy profession during my tenure.
I also have a keen interest in research and my recent findings concerning the relationship between satisfaction, retention and wages in the NHS labour force were published in the BMJ Open, my other research interests concern health inequalities.
Eleri Burd
Hello / shwmae! My name is Eleri, and I’m a pharmacist based in South Wales. I graduated from Cardiff University in 2020.
Upon qualifying, I worked as a pharmacist in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, where I also studied towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy. I gained experience in various specialities including elective surgery, respiratory medicine, education and training, and quality improvement.
To pursue my interest in education and training, I joined the Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) Pharmacy Deanery in 2023 as a Clinical Placement Facilitator (CPF). As a CPF, I supported the delivery of Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme, which provides experiential learning opportunities for student pharmacists studying in Wales.
Currently, I’m working as a Welsh Clinical Leadership Fellow at HEIW, where I am leading a project to identify what makes an attractive job offer for newly qualified pharmacists. Additionally, I undertake bank pharmacist shifts in the prison sector.
In my spare time, I enjoy running, and playing tennis and touch rugby for local teams
Erin Gilmour
Hello, my name is Erin and I am a rotational clinical pharmacist in NHS Lanarkshire. I graduated from Robert Gordon University and then undertook my pre-registration year in hospital and qualified in 2021.
Whilst at university I had a keen interest in interprofessional education (IPE) and was the president of the Aberdeen IPE society. I am interested in how the profession continues to develop so that pharmacists’ roles within the multidisciplinary team is maximised to provide the best patient care.
I am currently undertaking the new RPS post registration foundation training programme. I am passionate about pharmacy and its progression, and I believe that with current developments in the profession it is important that the views of early career pharmacists are well represented. I am excited to be a member of this Advisory Group as it provides the opportunity for early career pharmacists to influence decisions and make an effective contribution particularly in areas of change including education and training.
Bhavna Halai
Hi, I’m Bhavna! I’ve had the privilege of working as a clinical pharmacist and independent prescriber in hospital pharmacy, gaining experience across multiple specialties. In roles such as Medication Safety Officer and Lead HIV and Sexual Health Pharmacist at Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Trust, I developed expertise in quality improvement, research, and patient safety through workforce education, which I hope to contribute to the group.
Currently, as the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Fellow at the CQC, I’m enhancing my leadership skills while shaping the future of pharmacy practice. I also lead the HIV Pharmacy Association bulletin and actively participate in the British HIV Association’s EEDI group, influencing national practice.
I’m passionate about supporting pharmacists in their clinical and personal growth. Pharmacists have tremendous untapped potential as clinicians and leaders, and I’m excited to use my education, training, and mentoring experience to help others reach their full potential and provide outstanding, patient-centred care.
Osaivbie Joseph-Osahon
Hello! I’m Osaivbie. I am a community pharmacist in East London. I graduated from University College London in 2023 and completed my pre-registration year in an independent community pharmacy.
Drawing from my experience as a former British Pharmaceutical Student Ambassador, I gained insights into the challenges facing pharmacy students and their professional development. I am excited to draw upon my past experiences to make a meaningful impact in this role as an advisory board member.
I am committed to supporting a platform that empowers early-career pharmacists by transforming self-doubt into professional confidence, fostering meaningful representation, and cultivating a true sense of belonging within the professional community.
My interests also encompass global health, with a focus on improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations and communities worldwide, as well as advancing equitable access to care.
Daniel Okeowo
Daniel is a Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice and Deputy Degree Programme Director at the School of Pharmacy, Newcastle University.
He earned his Master’s in Pharmacy from the University of Durham and Newcastle University in 2018, completing a dissertation titled Clinical Practice Guidelines for Older Patients with Multi-morbidities – What Are the Implications for Deprescribing.
Following his pre-registration year at University College London Hospitals, Daniel became a registered pharmacist in August 2019. He completed a PhD at the University of Leeds, funded by the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety
and Translation Research Centre, focusing on How to Safely and Routinely Implement Deprescribing in Primary Care.
Following this, Daniel took up a lectureship role at Newcastle University’s School of Pharmacy, where he teaches, and his research is focused on minimising problematic polypharmacy.
Joseph Thomson
Hello. My name is Joseph Thomson, and I am currently a Rotational Clinical Pharmacist at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. I studied pharmacy at Cardiff University and graduated in 2021.
I have been working in hospital pharmacy on and off for a few years now, as I had a job as a pharmacy assistant in my local hospital at home. My current role is working various shifts to ensure that all the wards in the hospital are covered appropriately, effectively being a bit of a jack-of-all-trades.
I am so excited to be joining this group, and to help guide it towards discussions that would help young, early career pharmacists like me, understand what options they have available to them, and ensuring when they move between professional posts that they know what support is there to help.