Speakers

Vivek is the Deputy Chief Pharmacist / Deputy Clinical Director for Medicines Optimisation at University Hospitals Plymouth. Vivek’s previous roles have included Pharmacy Lead for NHSE England Specialised Commissioning in London and the South East and Lead Pharmacist for Haemato-oncology at the Royal Marsden. Vivek has an MSc in Clinical Pharmacy and a certificate in Independent Prescribing. Vivek’s areas of clinical interest include bone marrow transplant and antifungal stewardship and he has experience of prescribing conditioning chemotherapy and supportive care for this patient group. Vivek’s professional interests include, clinical commissioning and medicines optimisation, and he is currently chair of the Trust Drugs and therapeutics committee. Vivek is also passionate about workforce development, transformation of pharmacy services, quality improvement and pharmacy education. Vivek is also the Sustainability lead for the pharmacy department.