Every two years, members of the PDA BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) Pharmacists’ Network can elect three Officers, who will lead the network and work alongside the Immediate Past President and co-opted committee members. Three positions are available: President, Vice-President, and Honorary Secretary. Details of the roles can be found below.
President
The duties and responsibilities of the President shall be as follows:
- Liaise with members of PDA staff to plan and deliver a programme of activity
- Chair virtual and in-person meetings of the network
- Keep up to date with issues of interest to BAME pharmacists
- Represent the network at external meetings
- Be the principal spokesperson for BAME, giving interviews and being quoted in communications as required
- Be a member of the PDA Equalities Council.
- Serve as the Immediate Past President for two further years following their period of presidential office.
Vice-President
The duties and responsibilities of the Vice-President shall be as follows:
- Support the work of the President
- Deputise for the President where necessary
- Keep up to date with issues of interest to BAME pharmacists.
Honorary Secretary
The duties and responsibilities of the Honorary Secretary shall be as follows:
- Ensure meetings are effectively organised and minuted
- Share a copy of the Agenda and Minutes with PDA staff within two weeks after a meeting has taken place
- Liaise with appropriate members of PDA staff to ensure the effective administration of the network
- Keep up to date with issues of interest to BAME pharmacists.
The committee will work together following the guidance set out within the PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Networks’ Remit in order to deliver a programme of activity to help engage members and grow the network and its influence.
Those wishing to nominate themselves must be members of the BAME Network to be considered for election. BAME Network members may apply for multiple roles, but can only be successful in one and cannot be an elected Officer of more than one PDA EDI Network simultaneously.
It is recommended that Officers are not also Regional Committee or NEC members so that they may devote adequate time to these substantial roles.
How to apply
BAME Network members who are interested in standing for any of the above positions should email the information below to [email protected] by 5 pm on Friday 16 October 2026.
- First and second name
- Year commenced practice/study
- Qualifications
- Previous/current positions held that are relevant to the role (role title; employer/organisation/university; year started/ended)
- Supporting statement explaining which position(s) they are nominating themselves for and why (up to 250 words)
- A headshot photo for use in the election process and on the website
Get involved
- Follow the PDA BAME Network on social media using the hashtag #PDAbame
- Join the BAME Network here.
- If you would like to get involved with the network and its activities, please email: [email protected]