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21/11/2025

Last week we held our first ever Clinical Pharmacy Conference at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, spanning over two days and seeing more than 200 attendees!

Andy (Clinical Director) said: "The energy in the room was palpable with the enthusiasm and drive to celebrate but also planning our future vision was a real focus of conversation. Colleagues were inspired by the programme and it also made me reflect on the quality of our clinical pharmacy service and the impact we have directly on patient care. It made me feel really proud of our amazing staff."

Thank you to Ann (Lead Clinician) and the Programme Management Office for their hard work in coordinating the event, each of our wonderful presenters and attendees, and to those colleagues that covered rotas to allow others to attend 👏

19/11/2025

A special mention to Ric (Lead Clinician) who recently attended the UK House of Lords Public Services Committee to present on medicines security and supply, speaking to his experience in secondary care medicines procurement and shortage management.

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust response to medicines shortages is held up as one of the best in the country and the Committee, comprising of MPs and peers, was keen to understand more about the impact on hospital care and suggestions for improvement. It was well received by Committee members.

Congratulations to Ric and the colleagues who helped develop this evidence submission - it is a real privilege to be invited to such a prestigious meeting.

17/11/2025

To wrap up our posts about the Paraceta-Ball which took place last month, we would like to extend our gratitude again to everyone that attended and those individuals that made the event possible.

Thank you to Brenna (Business Support Manager) for organising the much anticipated occasion, Ann (Lead Clinician) and Matthew (Advanced Clinical Pharmacist) for being our fabulous hosts of the night, and our sponsors for kindly supporting the evening.

The countdown for the next one is on already 😊

14/11/2025

✨ The Anchor Award ✨

The last of our awards commended those individuals who consistently go above and beyond, working tirelessly behind the scenes to support others and make a meaningful difference at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Winner: Jess Li (Pharmacy Technician)
Highly Commended: Helen Wilson (Radiopharmacy Service Manager) & Zara Tariq (Advanced Clinical Pharmacist)

A true credit to our department 🙌

13/11/2025

Our Medicines Safety Team and colleagues wider in the department did a wonderful job promoting the 2025 campaign last week, and highlighting the theme 'we can all help make medicines safer'.

The stalls hosted had lots of visitors keen to find out more, including a number of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Executive Team and Senior Leaders!

Please use the Druggles and flyers shared with your teams to promote the movement and help keep our patients safe 💉

12/11/2025

✨ Emerging Excellence ✨

This category at our recent awards evening was dedicated to those in our department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust that demonstrate exceptional promise, a passion for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trustth and impact.

Winner: Isla Richards (Pharmacy Services Assistant)
Highly Commended: Darina Lyaeva (Foundation Pharmacist) & Chloe Pow (Chief Technician)

Extremely valuable traits to have, well done 👏

11/11/2025

Almost 150 members of staff were celebrated at the most recent Long Service Awards for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - including a number of our own!

This incredible achievement, which saw our colleagues dedicating 20, 30, and even 40 years to NHS Service, demonstrates the commitment and compassion that grounds all that we do at the Trust. A huge congratulations to you all - we hope you had a lovely afternoon reflecting, reminiscing, and commemorating each other 😊

10/11/2025

✨ Champion of Culture ✨

The nominees in this category were recognised for fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Through their actions and attitude, they uplift others at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, build strong connections, and champion a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Winner: Abbie Flynn (Pharmacy Services Assistant) - award collected by Darren Richardson
Highly Commended: Keely Spencer-Jones (Advanced Clinical Pharmacist) & Lucy Parker (Specialist Pharmacy Technician)

You should all be very proud ❤️

07/11/2025

✨ Outstanding Leadership ✨

This category recognised leaders in our department that exemplify significant leadership skills such as the ability to lead and guide staff, develop staff talents, and successfully manage an efficient and effective team to the highest level.

Winner: Penny North-Lewis (Paediatric Pharmacist)
Highly Commended: Darren Richardson (Chief Technician) & Jemma Warren (Service Manager)

You're each a credit to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust 🎉

06/11/2025

Our Great MMPS Bake Off on Tuesday was a roaring success with £310 raised for the British Red Cross to support disaster relief across Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti following the recent Hurricane Melissa.

Thank you to everyone who baked, bought and voted! There really was some showstopping competition but a special mention goes to...

Rosie (Leeds Formulary Manager) - Best Cake 🎂
Sam (Advanced Clinical Pharmacist) - Best Traybake 🍫
Liz (Advanced Pharmacist) - Best Cookie 🍪

05/11/2025

✨ Lifetime Achievement ✨

As Andy's time as our Clinical Director and Chief Pharmacist comes to an end in the following months, it was only right that we did not let him go unscathed at our recent celebration event!

Andy re-joined Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust on 16th March 2020 - one week before the first national lockdown - and has cumulated an impressive three decades of service to pharmacy. This honourable award recognises Andy's lasting impact at both our Trust and beyond, and anyone who has had the pleasure of working with him over the years, knows he will be greatly missed.

Thank you for everything, Andy 😊

03/11/2025

✨ Profit with Purpose ✨

This award category credited those in the department that have introduced a new idea, process or project that reduces environmental impact or supports financial sustainability - and for this, our Judging Panel could not just select one winner!

Winners: Respiratory Team for the Inhaler Recycling Project & Clinical Trials Dispensary and Admin Team
Highly Commended: Pharmacy Procurement Invoicing Team & Medicines Savings Opportunities Project Group

A great effort from you all 👏

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