Cancer Credentialing Advisory Group

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The aim of the BOPA Cancer Credentialing Advisory Group is to support the development and implementation of a national credentialing framework for cancer pharmacy professionals, aligned with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) standards. The group will promote excellence in patient care, the professional recognition of oncology pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, support career progression and advanced practice.

The Role of the Group:

To advise on the development and implementation of a national credentialing specialist advanced pharmacist curriculum for cancer pharmacy practice.
To provide subject matter expertise on oncology-specific competencies and practice areas to RPS and the wider credentialing programme where needed.
To develop guidance on mapping cancer practice to credentialing levels (e.g., Advanced and Consultant).
To coordinate the collection of anonymised case studies showcasing credentialed oncology pharmacists.
To promote engagement through credentialing support events (e.g., webinars, workshops).
To facilitate mentor matching within cancer credentialing, offering one to one advice and guidance for both pharmacists and managers.
To develop pharmacy technician-specific credentialing support in collaboration with the Pharmacy Technician group.
To work collaboratively with the BOPA Education Group and other relevant subcommittees.

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BOPA Credentialing Group – Terms Of Reference

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