The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has announced that Dr Adam Pattison Rathbone has been awarded the RPS Barnett Award, for his commitment to mentorship and professional development in pharmacy.
Rathbone is a clinical academic at Newcastle University, who has dedicated over 15 years to developing pharmacy education.
He has led innovations in clinical teaching, placements, and case-based learning.
He has published widely on novel approaches to pharmacy education.
Adam played a key role working with senior leaders to create the new role of Ward Medicines Assistants, which has since been adopted in many NHS Trusts across England and Scotland.
He was also instrumental in developing the Great North Pharmacy Research and Great North Pharmacy Careers Conferences, which support professional development across the sector.
Adam is also an active mentor through the RPS, universities and FIP, supporting colleagues through RPS credentialing, the development of their peer review skills and their growth as educational leaders.
Alongside his professional achievements, he has shown remarkable commitment to lifelong learning, completing a PhD, clinical prescribing qualifications, and training in counselling to support colleagues, students and patients.
RPS president Professor Claire Anderson said, "We’re delighted to present this award to Adam. His leadership in education, research and mentorship has a profound impact on colleagues across the profession. The Barnett Award celebrates those who dedicate their time to supporting and advancing others, and Adam exemplifies that commitment.”
Dr Rathbone, said the award was a great honour and thanked those who nominated him and "all the mentees, mentors and colleagues I’ve been able to work with. It is only the support that I have received myself, from many different people, that has allowed me to go on to help and support others the way I do, so thank you.”
