Amandeep Doll has been named as the new director for England at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
The role of Director for England drives professional leadership for the pharmacy profession in England, and leads on national policy development and advocacy across England, in partnership with the English Pharmacy Board.
Doll said she was ‘delighted’ to have been offered the role at such an important time when the RPS transitions into a 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,” she 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.”
Doll has been at the RPS for eight years and is currently the organisaion’s head of engagement & professional belonging. She leads on implementing the Inclusion and Diversity strategy for the profession to create a sense of belonging for all who work within pharmacy.
Doll also works as a specialist medical pharmacist at Nottingham University Hospital Trust.
“I am delighted that Aman has been appointed our new director for England,” said RPS chief executive Paul Bennett.
“Over the last five years she has not only brought to life our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy with great commitment and drive, but as a well-respected member of the RPS senior leadership team and head of engagement & professional belonging, has led her team with characteristic enthusiasm and energy.”
The RPS English Pharmacy Board chair Tase Oputu believed doll had the ‘proven ability to drive meaningful change’.
She added: “Aman's appointment reflects her leadership qualities, deep commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
“I’m confident that Aman’s passion, vision, and energy will continue to strengthen our profession and support pharmacists across England and Great Britain.”
