Joel joined the PCN after working in the NHS as pharmacist for over 30 years. Starting work in Community Pharmacy Joel then started working with Primary Care and GP surgeries 20 years ago. Having worked in Medicines Optimisation Teams in Primary Care Trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups in B&NES and Bristol.

Joel is keen to see the Pharmacy Team be able to develop their full potential in Primary Care to support patients to get the best from their medicines.

When not working, Joel is a B&NES Local Authority Councillor representing Odd Down in Bath and enjoys food, cinema, music and travel.

Natalie graduated from the University of East Anglia in 2018 and became a registered Pharmacist in 2019. She worked for 9 years across the community pharmacy sector in a variety of roles, before taking on a new, more clinically focused role. Natalie has a keen interest in long term disease management, mental health, and addiction.

Outside of work, Natalie can be found spending time roaming the countryside with her family, friends, or horse, and growing vegetables in anything that resembles a plant pot.

I graduated from Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, in 2002, and after completing my hospital training, I moved to the UK in 2003. Despite my initial experience in hospital pharmacy, I transitioned into community pharmacy, where I spent 19 years focusing on patient-centered care. During this time, I specialized in hypertension and lipid disorder management and earned my Clinical Pharmacy Practice and Independent Prescriber qualifications in these areas.

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As I continue to grow professionally, I am expanding my expertise in hormone replacement therapy (HRT), pain management, and deprescribing, with a strong emphasis on patient-focused approaches.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time in nature, practicing calisthenics, and capturing moments through photography. My family and friends, especially those back in Spain, remain an important part of my life. Music and books are my constant companions, enriching both my personal and professional journey.

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Safia graduated with her PharmD in 2014 from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. She has worked in community pharmacy for the past 7 years. During her time she focused on community outreach including home medication reviews and hosting chronic disease classes for patients. She is excited to take on the clinical pharmacist role in the PCN.

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When not at work, Safia is often found traveling with her husband, spending time with her family in the States or reading a good book.

Safia currently works with Hope House and Hillcrest Surgeries.

Adam graduated from Cardiff University in 2022 and registered as a pharmacist in 2023.  Although only newly-qualified, Adam has a passion for helping others and developing his clinic practice.

Outside of work Adam runs his own musical theatre group for adults in Bath, and enjoys reading, writing music and spending time with his friends.  

Matilda graduated from the University of Bath in 2021 and became a registered Pharmacist in 2022. She has previously worked as a Medicine Optimisation Pharmacist for NHS BSW Integrated Care Board and as a locum community Pharmacist.  

In her spare time Matilda loves going to the gym, going for coffee and meals out with family and friends, and travelling.