THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has launched a new Mentoring Program which will "empower pharmacists to build their confidence, sharpen their focus, dismantle barriers and grow job satisfaction".
Launched on Fri morning during the opening plenary session of Medicines Management 2017, the 43rd SHPA National Conference in Sydney, SHPA president Michael Dooley announced the opening of applications for a limited-placement pilot year of the program in 2018.
SHPA ceo Kristin Michaels said the development of the program had been driven by society members.
"The need for an SHPA-guided mentoring program aimed at mid-career hospital pharmacists was confirmed as part of members' recommendations made at the 2016 SHPA Future Summit.
"When members talk, we listen, and it is fantastic to see a program - targeted at all hospital pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy assistants - up and running one year later, ready to empower mentors and mentees to fulfil their potential," she said.
Michaels said the SHPA Mentoring Program ultimately aims to enhance outcomes for Australian patients by nurturing the pharmacy workforce, particularly in light of the evolving health landscape.
"The SHPA Mentoring Program will help pharmacists - whether their careers are just beginning, changing shape, or at a fork in the road - navigate this environment to ensure they can have the strongest impact on excellent medicines management and patient care," Michaels added.
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