Mildred Johnson’s career as a registered hospital pharmacist spans 30 years across secondary and tertiary sectors, complemented by experience in community pharmacy practice. 

She holds a master’s degree in strategic healthcare management and leadership (with distinction), and is a Fellow of the RPS, recognised for her contributions to national policy and workforce development. 

Mildred currently serves as Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, with corporate responsibility for medicines management and oversight of pharmacy services. She also serves as the Trust Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer and Medication Safety Officer. 

Prior to her election to the English Pharmacy Advisory Council, she was an Independent Expert Member of the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board, the transitional body recommended by the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership to strengthen professional leadership and collaboration. She chairs committees across healthcare and education sectors, serving as a Trustee of a Grammar School Board, Chair of the Headteacher Performance Panel and Chair of the Curriculum and Learning Committee. She contributed to the leadership during two consecutive ‘Good’ Ofsted inspections, including the challenging post-pandemic period. 

Mildred is a member of a Pharmaceutical Editorial Board and contributes to pharmacy literature, education and transformation through published articles, national webinars and conferences. She has strong skills in developing partnerships and collaborative projects between the NHS and industry. 

In her roles, she has led service redesign and developed HSJ recognised workforce support tools for Foundation Pharmacists, as well as for aspiring and newly qualified independent pharmacy prescribers. 

As Deputy Chair of the Cultural Ethnic Minorities Network at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Mildred has advocated for and championed initiatives to support underrepresented healthcare workforces across Kent and Medway, particularly in relation to equality and inclusion. She led the development of the first interactive online mentoring programme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff in the region and initiatives to improve the integration of internationally recruited staff. During the pandemic, she influenced a coordinated leadership response to support staff and provided corporate advice that informed policy changes addressing inequalities in COVID-19 infection risk among this group. She also championed voluntary campaigns to reduce vaccine hesitancy among BAME staff and communities, contributing to vaccine uptake exceeding 90% among BAME staff in the organisation. 

Committed to philanthropy, Mildred support underrepresented communities in the UK and internationally.