Megan Fawkes
Emergency General Surgery Pharmacist at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
About Megan
Megan Fawkes is an Emergency General Surgery Pharmacist at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. She combines clinical pharmacy expertise with research leadership in pain management and supportive care.
Full Name: Megan Fawkes
Current Role: Emergency General Surgery Pharmacist
Organisation: Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Email: meganfawkes831@gmail.com
Research Topic: independent prescribing implementation challenges
NHS R&D Programme: HEE/NIHR ICA Research Internship Programme, HEE/NIHR ICA Pre-doctoral Bridging Programme
Year of Cohort: 2022, 2025
Achievements and Research Impact
Megan helped launch the research champion role at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She presented posters at key conferences including the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Annual Conference and Clinical Pharmacy Congress. Her paper was published in the International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. Megan joined a Supportive Care and Pain Research Group and is leading an audit/research project at Wirral to improve analgesia prescribing and patient safety.
Publications:
A qualitative exploration of stakeholder perspectives of independent prescribing by newly qualified pharmacists: a theoretical domains interview study. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 33(2), 146. Full article
This study explored stakeholder views on pharmacists prescribing at registration from 2026, identifying enablers like reduced healthcare pressure and barriers including readiness and infrastructure needs.
Reflections on the NHS R&D NW Programme
Megan enthusiastically recommends both programmes, crediting them with providing essential support to pursue her research career. The structured opportunities have been instrumental in building her clinical academic trajectory.
Professional Goals
Megan is completing her pre-doctoral bridging scheme, aiming to apply for a doctoral fellowship next year and establish leadership in pain medicine research.
Congratulations to Megan Fawkes for her publication in a leading pharmacy journal, conference presentations, launching research champion initiatives, and ongoing leadership in pain research and patient safety improvements.
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