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Welcome to "Your Pharmacy Career" Podcast, proudly produced by Raven’s Recruitment - the experts in pharmacy career and locum services for over 30 years!
Hosted by Pharmacist, Krysti-Lee Patterson, every episode is your gateway to new opportunities in the pharmacy profession. From expert advice to inspiring success stories, we’re here to spark ideas, guide your career, and help you achieve your goals. Whether you're a student, an early-career pharmacist, or a seasoned professional, this podcast is designed to keep you informed and inspired.
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Explore the leadership journey of Prof Mark Naunton, National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, as he shares his perspective on the future of pharmacy in Australia. From growing up in rural Tasmania to leading the profession at a national level, Mark reflects on the experiences that shaped his career and the lessons that continue to influence his leadership approach today. This episode dives into the evolving scope of pharmacy practice, workforce challenges, and the expand...
Discover Ellen Bolger-Rowe's inspiring story of blending pharmacy, dance, and community involvement. From navigating career crossroads to owning a dance studio, her journey highlights the importance of following passions, building a strong network, and taking bold steps. Gain insights into how embracing change can lead to a fulfilling career and life outside traditional paths. Ellen is a final-year pharmacy student at Charles Sturt University and Secretary of the National Australian Pharmacy ...
In this episode, Deb Hawthorne shares her journey through pharmacy, highlighting the diverse roles and opportunities beyond traditional pharmacy practice. She discusses advocacy, rural health, and the importance of upskilling and community engagement in shaping the future of consultant pharmacy. Deb is Consultant Pharmacist of the Year, rural health leader and Chair of PSA’s Consultant Pharmacist Community of Special Interest. This episode explores: How rural practice shaped her leadership.Th...
This episode is an open, conversational deep dive into the world of locum pharmacy. Krysti-Lee will be joined by Heidi Dariz, General Manager of Raven’s Recruitment, who brings years of experience in pharmacy recruitment. Together, they’ll unpack how pharmacists can build a career as a locum - whether it’s a full-time lifestyle, a flexible career choice, or a bridge between roles. Listeners will learn how to become a locum pharmacist, where to find work, what legal/business requirements they ...
Emily Turkovic is an early-career community pharmacist based in Ipswich, Queensland, bringing a strong advocacy lens to her work in harm reduction. Since graduating in 2023, she has channelled personal experience into purposeful action, using her platform to promote safer use initiatives and reduce stigma around drug-related harms. Her commitment to education has seen her contribute as a sessional academic, CPD content writer, and peer reviewer, with a focus on translating evidence into acces...
Divya Lal is a pharmacist, mentor, and business leader who proudly calls herself “not your typical pharmacist.” With a career spanning community pharmacy ownership, business development, and professional services leadership, Divya has built a reputation for blending clinical insight with entrepreneurial flair. From her early days establishing pharmacies from the ground up to guiding the next generation through the Priceline Pharmacy Intern Program, Divya’s career reflects a deep curiosity and...
Kate Gunthorpe is among the first pharmacists in Australia authorised to autonomously prescribe and practise at an expanded scope. A passionate community pharmacist, prescriber, and advocate, she brings extensive experience across clinical practice, pharmacy operations, and the wider pharmacy industry and is now Pharmacist Implementation & Change Specialist at TerryWhite Chemmart where she heads up the Full Scope and Prescribing initiative. Recognised as a respected thought leader, Kate i...
Adele Tahan is a pharmacist, business owner, and national leader in pharmacy advocacy. She is the proprietor of Adore Pharmacy in Rozelle, NSW, where she is widely recognised for her commitment to delivering high-quality, community-centred healthcare. Adele graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Sydney and has since built a career that bridges business, policy, and patient care. She has held influential roles as Vice President of the NSW Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of A...
Amanda Fairjones is the NSW State Manager at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). In this role, she works closely with PSA members, driving policy and advocacy initiatives while championing the education and professional development of pharmacists across New South Wales. With more than 20 years of experience spanning both hospital and community pharmacy, Amanda brings a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of the profession. Her diverse background and strong commitment to ad...
Jala Moushi is the Education Pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse and the National Intern Training Coordinator, where she leads the development, mentoring, and support of more than 700 pharmacy interns across Australia. With a career spanning community and hospital pharmacy, as well as academic research, Jala brings a well-rounded and progressive approach to pharmacy education. Jala also serves as a Teaching Associate at Monash University, contributes regularly to the Australian Journal of Pharmac...
Ivan Grauer is a highly experienced and respected pharmacist who has been a cornerstone of the Australian pharmacy landscape for nearly five decades. Since qualifying in 1976, Ivan has owned and successfully operated seven pharmacies, earning a strong reputation for excellence in community pharmacy operations and patient care. Over the course of his career, Ivan has held several influential leadership roles. He served on the Board of Directors of Chemmart Pharmacies and was a member of the Bu...
Daniel Nasri is a consultant pharmacist, advisor and educator whose career reflects the power of reinvention. Daniel began his career in community pharmacy, where he spent over a decade supporting patients, fostering strong connections and managing busy pharmacy environments. While he found the work meaningful, Daniel eventually felt drawn to explore new ways of contributing to healthcare beyond the dispensary. Pursuing this shift, he became credentialed in Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs)...
Lusi Sheehan is a wound care consultant, credentialed Home Medicines Review pharmacist, and educator. She holds a postgraduate qualification in Wound Care Management from Monash University and established pharmacy-based wound care and compression clinics across Western Australia. Lusi is the founder of The Wound Educator, a national platform dedicated to advancing wound care awareness and providing education and support for pharmacists to establish wound care services Australia-wide. She curr...
Professor Lisa Nissen is Program Director and Taylor Family Chair of the Centre for Business and Economics of Health, University of Queensland. She has been a health practitioner, leader, educator, researcher, and implementation scientist in Australia for more than 25 years. Lisa's research has led to major health system change, including the introduction of immunisation services by pharmacists throughout Australia and implementation of prescribing competencies and frameworks for health...
Nick Pincombe is a community pharmacist based in Samford and a passionate advocate for the health and wellbeing of veterans and first responders. Drawing on his unique background as both an ex-infantry officer and pharmacist, Nick addresses the complex health challenges faced by Australia’s veteran community through education, advocacy, and clinical practice. Over a 12-year military career, Nick served in various roles including regimental postings, soldier training, disaster relief operatio...
Alex Shepherd is a Consultant Pharmacist with a passion for healthy ageing and a fierce dedication to flexible, patient-centred care. Juggling many hats - including HMR Consultant, WA Sales Representative for Bold Health, and mum to two energetic boys under four - Alex is proof that pharmacists can shape dynamic and fulfilling careers beyond the dispensary. After years working in community pharmacy, Alex made the courageous shift to Home Medicine Reviews (HMRs) and Residential Care Reviews. M...
Mitchell Everlyn is an accredited, practising pharmacist and qualified diabetes educator. Mitchell completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Majoring in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics), at UQ in 2016. In his professional career, Mitchell has managed several pharmacies and compounding labs across Queensland. To better equip the needs of his community, Mitchell then went and studied two natural medicine degrees at the University of Tasmania. Mitchell spends most of his time as...
Marissa Stelmaschuk is a General Practice Pharmacist based in Townsville, Queensland. A graduate of James Cook University, she began her career at Townsville University Hospital, where she served as a clinical pharmacist for over a decade. In 2022, she joined North Shore General Practice, delivering integrated, non-dispensing pharmacy services within a multidisciplinary team. Marissa is actively involved in the Older Persons Medication Management Pilot Project, a collaboration between N...
Kenneth Cheng is the Product Manager at MedAdvisor Solutions. Kenneth is a product leader with extensive experience across healthtech, retail and eCommerce, developing products used by millions of users. Kenneth began his career as a community pharmacist, working at a busy metropolitan pharmacy before his interest in technology led him to building new clinical systems for a large pharmacy chain in Australia. From there, Kenneth has worked across multiple products ranging from digital health m...
Karalyn Huxhagen is a community pharmacist and a consultant pharmacist. Karalyn performs locum services, medication reviews and delivers quality use of medication programs mainly in rural and regional Australia. Karalyn has a strong interest in immunisation and provision of injectables in community pharmacy, pain management, asthma and COPD, aged care, wound care, travel medicine, chronic disease programs and the health of aboriginal, Torres Strait and South Sea Islander people. Karalyn is c...
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