IPM was established in 1964 to support pharmacy managers In 1997 WHO recognised pharmacists have seven star skills; three of which are as leaders, decision makers and managers. IPM suggested that developing pharmacy managerial standards and qualifications, providing education, training and CPD support to meet recently introduced RPSGB competencies for managers will be an important new function.
It proposed there was a new opportunity for the new body to add value, to attract and retain members and help employers by providing services and support for managers. The Clarke Report supported this idea in Recommendation XXVI.
The Transcom Prospectus subsequently listed Management as a Membership Service for the new body under the heading of Professional Development and Education, but there are also implications for networking and professional support.
In Transcom discussions a number of organisations gave support to the idea of this service.
Building on the blog this joint event has been organised to give those interested a chance to create what could be an influential part of the new professional structure. This conference aims to
- Provide a forum for interested parties to consider potential contributions and ideas for delivery.
- Determine what management support members of the new Professional body require.
- Consider how this might be provided.
- Determine how this might best fit into the new organisational structure.
It proposed there was a new opportunity for the new body to add value, to attract and retain members and help employers by providing services and support for managers. The Clarke Report supported this idea in Recommendation XXVI.
The Transcom Prospectus subsequently listed Management as a Membership Service for the new body under the heading of Professional Development and Education, but there are also implications for networking and professional support.
In Transcom discussions a number of organisations gave support to the idea of this service.
Building on the blog this joint event has been organised to give those interested a chance to create what could be an influential part of the new professional structure. This conference aims to
- Provide a forum for interested parties to consider potential contributions and ideas for delivery.
- Determine what management support members of the new Professional body require.
- Consider how this might be provided.
- Determine how this might best fit into the new organisational structure.
