Finding an Expert Mentor
Are you looking to become credentialed as a Consultant Pharmacist? If so, don’t do it alone!
Find an Expert Mentor to support you through the four key areas of the Consultant Pharmacist Curriculum
- Clinical
- Leadership and Management
- Education
- Research
Use our mentoring platform and rest assured that you'll be matched with a verified Expert Mentor who has had to meet specific eligibility criteria.
FIND YOUR EXPERT MENTOR
What are the responsibilities of an Expert Mentor?
Expert Mentors are expected to:
- Provide
support and development in one or more of the four key areas of the
curriculum
- Undertake
and record regular reviews with pharmacists using the expert mentor
report template and review their progress in your nominated area(s)
of expertise
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Identify if pharmacists are experiencing difficulties, liaising with relevant colleagues, including other expert mentor(s) and professional coach, to put in place a support programme to mitigate these.
More about the responsibilities of Expert Mentors
Can I have an Expert Mentor in more than one area?
Yes.
We have many Expert mentors who are experts in more than one area.
You should agree with your Expert Mentor which areas you would like
support with at your first introductory meeting.
You can seek new or additional mentor(s) using the mentoring platform at any time.
How much time do I need to dedicate to being a mentee using the Expert
Mentor Service?
This will vary depending on your development needs.
As with any mentoring relationship, we advise that you agree on ways of working with your Expert Mentor at your first introductory meeting. This will help you determine your preferred learning style and manage any expectations (from both sides).
Can I opt out of a Mentor relationship if my circumstances change?
We understand that work and personal circumstances may change from time to time.
If you have committed to regular meetings with your Expert Mentor but find that you won’t have the time, please have a conversation with them about your availability and agreed next steps.
Approval of Expert Mentors
Our process for approving the expertise and experience of Expert Mentors
assures you as a mentee on their suitability to support in the
relevant areas of the curriculum.
We use the information they provide within their profile, specifically their job description and achievements/qualifications.
If they are an RPS Faculty member, we approve them based on their Faculty levels in the four key areas.
The Expert Mentor’s approval status will be displayed as a blue tick within the platform. This will be visible to you as a mentee when you search for Expert Mentors for consultant pharmacist credentialing.