BOPA Independent Sector Oncology Pharmacy (BISOP) Group

Netty is an experienced oncology pharmacist and has worked for over 15 years in this sector. She has a vast range of experience including lead oncology and haemato-oncology pharmacist within an NHS Trust, a lead role within an NHS cancer network, and project management roles for the implementation of SACT electronic prescribing both in the NHS and the independent sector. She is currently the Lead Cancer Pharmacist for Ramsay Healthcare UK. During these 15 years Netty has been an active member of BOPA and her current role within the executive committee is the BOPA secretary and Co-Chair of the Digital Subcommittee.

Netty also chairs the Independent Sector Oncology Pharmacy Group and is a member of the Independent Sector Cancer Network and UK Chemotherapy Forum where she represents BOPA. She is passionate about improving cancer care within the independent sector and improving safety for patients and staff with the use of digital media.

Arif has over 15 years’ experience in oncology and haematology pharmacy in NHS teaching hospitals and within the private healthcare sector. During this period, he has been involved in patient-focused pharmaceutical care for oncology and haematology patients with extensive clinical services management including specialist area of autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). He has been involved in electronic prescribing projects within cancer networks from development to implementation.
In addition, Arif has had experience within the pharmaceutical industry as a Medicines Science Liaison and his currently involved in clinical pharmacy governance role that also encompasses mentoring and training. Arif co-chairs the Independent Sector Oncology Pharmacy Group and his special interests are myeloma, patient safety and clinical governance.