
Claire Dearden
Medicines Optimisation Governance and Service Improvement Lead,
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB
Claire was the first ever Chief Pharmaceutical Officer and NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service National Pharmacy Technician Fellow in 2024/25. She has extensive knowledge and experience of working as a Pharmacy Technician across different healthcare sectors.
During her fellowship, Claire promoted the role that Pharmacy Technicians can play in delivering healthcare services as part of the multi-professional NHS Team. Claire worked with professional colleagues to build on existing networks to ensure opportunities are maximised for both professions. Claire’s current role is with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board as Governance and Service Improvement Lead. Claire brings strategic medicines optimisation and operational pharmacy leadership across the Integrated Care System to deliver patient care.
Sessions
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21-Nov-2025Strategy TheatreAdvanced Pharmacy Technician Roles in Mental Health