James Wood

James joined Community Pharmacy England in January 2021. His role includes being a member of the Community Pharmacy England Leadership Team – leading on member and, local networks and Community Pharmacy England partnership, and participating in the Community Pharmacy England Negotiating Team. He is responsible for maintaining effective networks with pharmacy owners and representative groups, including the 58 Local Pharmaceutical committees (LPCs) in England.

Background:

James qualified as a pharmacist in 2004. He has had a diverse career in the pharmacy sector and beyond in the wider NHS, including as a pharmacy contractor and Superintendent Pharmacist in Sheffield. James has been involved in local pharmacy representation via LPCs for most of his professional career; first as a governing member and latterly for over 9 years as a Chief Executive Officer. In 2018 James was designated a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in recognition of the advancement of pharmacy practice.