Interim Manager Placements
Unique in the UK, PL-UK Interims offers experiences pharmacy managers the opportunity to use their skills and experience to implement change programmes or turn round pharmacies with particular challenges or opportunities. For more information please call PL-UK on 0800 8818844 or email your CV to cv@pluk.co.uk.
Questions and Answers
What do I need to become an interim manager?
- Seven Year post registration experience
- At least five of these in the capacity of owner or manager
- A full CV
- Driving License
- The ability to go in to a new position and have an impact from the start
What kind of “challenge”might an interim manager face?
- New pharmacy opening
- To maintain business until new manager appointed
- Pharmacy refit
- New service launch
- Business boost
- Installation of robot into dispensary
How does an interim manager differ from a locum?
Locums are self employed professionals that are allowed to keep this status if they only involve themselves in the professional side of the business. See link below to HMRC site
http://tinyurl.com/dgwljj
Interim managers are engaged of a different set of terms and conditions and are able to become involved in all aspects of managing a pharmacy. They usually trade as a Limited Company.
How much will I earn?
Taking management responsibility for all aspects of the business rather than just the professional side as you would as a locum, means that you can earn considerably more. Your rate would depend on your experience and the particular project you are engaged to undertake.
