Most recently Bilkis was Lead Clinical Pharmacist (Education, Training and Governance) for Primary Care Network (PCN) covering six GP practices leading a team of clinical pharmacists. Project managed launch of pharmacist led hypertension clinics, developed competency frameworks, undertook structured medication reviews, managed long term conditions and covid/influenza vaccinations. Collaborated with PCN leaders to form a local Pharmacy Leadership Group. Also, worked for Centre of Pharmacy Postgraduate Education as an Education Supervisor, mentoring and supervising pharmacists and pharmacy technicians embarking on an 18month HEE funded Primary Care Education Pathways.
Gained prescribing qualification November 2018 under supervision of Consultant Geriatrician on a sub-acute ward at Moseley Hall hospital. During this period, developed a keen interest in the area of deprescribing and better understanding of shared decision making and person-centred care.
Previously held the post of Clinical Training and Policy Development Pharmacist in a Community Trust. Trained healthcare professionals including pharmacy staff, nurses, ANPs, physiotherapists and students. Authored several medicines related policies and disseminated across both community hospitals. Awarded Value in Practice awards for implementation of NICE’s drug allergy guidance trust wide and developing medicines management e-learning package.
Spent 5 years working for NHS Direct as Pharmacist Advisor and Medicines Information Pharmacist, based at Good Hope Hospital handling complex enquiries. Trained staff on how to handle medicines related calls by navigating appropriate information resources and apply critical thinking skills.
Has taught on the Independent Prescribing Course at Worcester University and delivered pharmacology lectures as part of MSc Physician Associate programme.