Symposium Speaker - Mrs Shazia Aziz

Shazia started her career in Community Pharmacy, primarily in management positions. From here she was  head hunted to work in the prison sector where she  also co-chaired the medicines management group. Transitioned into general practice in 2016 initially  through a GP federation qualifying as in Independent prescriber and after 14 months was offered a position employed direct by a large dual site practice. Here she started her advanced clinical studies specialising in mental health. In 2020 Shazia moved to Heywood where she currently works as a Lead Pharmacist and has successfully recruited and developed a team of pharmacists and technicians. 

In her additional roles she is involved in running, chairing, speaking at educational events/congresses at a local, regional and national level. Speaking on a variety of subjects particularly on the implementation of workplans using guidance and pathways she has created  - subsequently gaining attention on a national level.