156 Reena Mehta
In this awesome episode of the Pharmacist Diaries podcast, I interview Reena Mehta, a Consultant Pharmacist in Critical Care at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London. With over 15 years of experience in critical care, Reena shares her remarkable journey from junior pharmacist to her current role as Consultant Pharmacist in Critical Care and Chair of the Intensive Care Society's Learning Division and Pharmacy Professional Advisory Group.
Reena discusses her career progression in one of the UK's largest critical care units, which expanded from 30 to 98 beds during her tenure. She dives into her specialist areas of interest, including antimicrobial stewardship, medicines use in extra-corporeal circuits, and health inequalities. Reena’s expertise has led to her appointment to the International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy working group on Infections in the ICU and Sepsis.
The conversation explores Reena’s significant contributions to national healthcare, including her work on pharmacy critical care workforce strategies, clinical guidelines, and advanced critical care training. She shares insights into her roles as an Associate Editor for the Journal of the Intensive Care Society, an Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College London, and a Principal Investigator on several CRN Portfolio studies.
Reena recounts memorable cases that highlight the multifaceted nature of her role and discusses the challenges and rewards of public speaking and conference participation. She emphasises the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone, seizing opportunities for growth, and the value of networking and mentorship in career development.
The episode also touches on Reena’s recent completion of an MSc in Health Economics, Policy & Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and development.
Key Takeaways:
The evolving role of consultant pharmacists in critical care and their impact on national healthcare policies
The importance of seizing opportunities and stepping out of one's comfort zone for career growth
The value of networking and mentorship in developing a successful pharmacy career
The diverse responsibilities of a consultant pharmacist, from clinical work to research and education
The significance of continuous learning and development in advancing one's career
The growing influence of pharmacists in multidisciplinary healthcare settings
The challenges and strategies for balancing multiple responsibilities in a high-level pharmacy role
This comprehensive episode offers invaluable insights into the dynamic and influential career paths available within critical care pharmacy, serving as an inspiration for aspiring pharmacists and healthcare professionals.
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