Joel joined the PCN after working in the NHS as pharmacist for over 30 years. Starting work in Community Pharmacy Joel then started working with Primary Care and GP surgeries 20 years ago. Having worked in Medicines Optimisation Teams in Primary Care Trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups in B&NES and Bristol.

Joel is keen to see the Pharmacy Team be able to develop their full potential in Primary Care to support patients to get the best from their medicines.

When not working, Joel is a B&NES Local Authority Councillor representing Odd Down in Bath and enjoys food, cinema, music and travel.

Natalie graduated from the University of East Anglia in 2018 and became a registered Pharmacist in 2019. She worked for 9 years across the community pharmacy sector in a variety of roles, before taking on a new, more clinically focused role. Natalie has a keen interest in long term disease management, mental health, and addiction.

Outside of work, Natalie can be found spending time roaming the countryside with her family, friends, or horse, and growing vegetables in anything that resembles a plant pot.

I graduated from Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, in 2002, and after completing my hospital training, I moved to the UK in 2003. Despite my initial experience in hospital pharmacy, I transitioned into community pharmacy, where I spent 19 years focusing on patient-centered care. During this time, I specialized in hypertension and lipid disorder management and earned my Clinical Pharmacy Practice and Independent Prescriber qualifications in these areas.

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As I continue to grow professionally, I am expanding my expertise in hormone replacement therapy (HRT), pain management, and deprescribing, with a strong emphasis on patient-focused approaches.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time in nature, practicing calisthenics, and capturing moments through photography. My family and friends, especially those back in Spain, remain an important part of my life. Music and books are my constant companions, enriching both my personal and professional journey.

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Safia graduated with her PharmD in 2014 from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. She has worked in community pharmacy for the past 7 years. During her time she focused on community outreach including home medication reviews and hosting chronic disease classes for patients. She is excited to take on the clinical pharmacist role in the PCN.

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When not at work, Safia is often found traveling with her husband, spending time with her family in the States or reading a good book.

Safia currently works with Hope House Surgery.

Matilda graduated from the University of Bath in 2021 and became a registered Pharmacist in 2022. She has previously worked as a Medicine Optimisation Pharmacist for NHS BSW Integrated Care Board and as a locum community Pharmacist.  

In her spare time Matilda loves going to the gym, going for coffee and meals out with family and friends, and travelling.  

Ren graduated from King's College London in 2019. After working in the community pharmacy sector for 6 years, she decided to transition into a more clinically focused primary care role in December 2025.  Ren loves eting good food and enjoying some peaceful time in nature.  

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Ren has a background in Community Pharmacy and supports the Somer Valley Medical Group Clinical Pharmacy Team including Somer Valley Medical Group, Westfield and Hillcrest Surgeries.  

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Vicki graduated from Nottingham University in 1998 and worked in secondary care at the RUH Bath for 26 years. For 20 of these she specialised in Oncology & Haematology, managing the team of Cancer Services pharmacists and working as an independent prescriber prescribing anti-cancer medicines.

Outside of work Vicki is kept busy by her 2 children and enjoys tennis and running.

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Vicki supports Somer Valley Medical Group, Westfield and Hillcrest Surgeries.