Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

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1 Date : June 2014 Job Title : Rotational Clinical Pharmacist Department : Inpatient Pharmacy Location : North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals Reporting To : Clinical Pharmacist Team Leader, Medical, Surgical or HOAS, North Shore or Waitakere Hospital Direct Reports : Nil Functional Relationships with : Internal Pharmacists Pharmacy Technicians Medical, nursing and support staff Patients admitted to Waitemata Health facilities External Representatives of Pharmaceutical Companies PHARMAC Community Pharmacists GPs Purpose : To ensure the safe, effective and cost-effective (i.e. quality) use of medicines for inpatients in Waitemata District Health Board (DHB) hospitals. To support the efficient supply, safe storage and distribution of medication to all services and clients of Waitemata DHB hospitals. To provide a clinical pharmacy service to identified services and inpatients of Waitemata DHB hospitals in accordance with relevant organisational and professional standards. To ensure training and support for pharmacists within the first three years of registration, and for pharmacists entering into hospital pharmacy who have not had previous experience in hospital pharmacy. Scope of Practice Pharmacist as defined by the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1

2 KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES Communication and Key Relationships 1. To communicate clearly and effectively with all other pharmacy staff members 2. Attend regular staff meetings 3. Promote team work practices in the pharmacy, participating in consultative processes within the department 4. To communicate clearly and effectively and to build good relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team within the hospital Good communication between staff member and other members of the team Attendance at staff meetings Pharmacy staff promote the core values of Waitemata DHB Good communication between pharmacist and multidisciplinary team members Quality and Service 1. To provide a clinical pharmacy service that adheres to the relevant organisational and professional Standards. 2. To participate in the collections of clinical pharmacy interventions and workload statistics as requested by Clinical Pharmacist Team Leader 3 To participate in Quality programmes as requested by the Clinical Pharmacist Team Leader 5 To participate in peer review and competence assessment programmes Clinical Pharmacy service follows guidelines Clinical Pharmacy interventions and statistics are provided Participation in Quality programmes Clinical competency maintained Clinical Pharmacy Activities 1. Patient Medication Histories and Medicine Reconciliation Participation as per Waitemata DHB Clinical Pharmacy Guidelines Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 2

3 2. Monitoring of medicines Medication Order Review Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring and reporting Clinical review Therapeutic Drug Monitoring 3. Participation in ward rounds and meetings under supervision. 4 To support the multidisciplinary team in the use of electronic medicines management systems (emedicines Reconciliation and eprescribing & Administration). 5 Provision of Medicine Information 6 Patient counseling 7 Education on medicines to patient groups and health professionals 8 Participation in Drug Utilisation Evaluation activities as directed by Clinical Pharmacist Team Leader 9 Participation in Continuing Education and maintenance of CE Logbook 10 Participation in NZHPA activities where appropriate 11 Participation in post-graduate clinical pharmacy studies where appropriate 12 To ensure that any problems in the supply of medicines to the ward are resolved, and to act as the liaison person between the ward and the dispensary team General Duties 1. To maintain dispensing skills by participating in the dispensary checking Participation in dispensary roster Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3

4 roster at a level as agreed with the Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader and the Clinical Coordinator 2. To participate in the weekend service 3. To carry out any other duties as requested by the Clinical Pharmacy Team Leader or the Clinical Coordinator Participation in weekend service Other duties as requested Health and Safety Recognise Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health & Safety under the Health & Safety in Employment Act 1992 Company health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities. Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Statutory & Treaty of Waitangi obligations Can identify health and safety representative for area. Ensures the professional and political integrity of WDHB by carrying out all functions in compliance of the Treaty of Waitangi and by demonstrating a serious commitment to keeping the treaty alive. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4

5 Behavioural Competencies Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 4 Organisational Values of: Every single person matters, whether a patient / client, family member or a staff member We see our work in health as a vocation and more than a job, We are aware of the suffering of these entrusted to our care. We are driven by a desire to relieve that suffering. This philosophy drives our caring approach and means we will strive to do everything we can to relieve suffering and promote wellness. We need to be connected with our community. We need to be connected within our organisation across disciplines and teams. This is to ensure care is seamless and integrated to achieve the best possible health outcomes for our patients/clients and their families. We seek continuous improvement in everything we do. We will become the national leader in health care delivery. Behavioural Competencies Behaviour Demonstrated Communicates and Works Co-operatively Actively looks for ways to collaborate with and assist others to improve the experience of the healthcare workforce, patients & their families and the community & Iwi. Is Committed to Learning Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports. Is Transparent Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity. Is Customer Focused Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Works in Partnership to Reduce Inequality in Outcomes Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in a way that: Demonstrates awareness of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population. Ensures service provision that does not vary because of peoples personal characteristics. Improves health Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and well-being for self and others. Prevents Harm Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm. Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment with WDHB and must be attached to that contract. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 5

6 PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Rotational Clinical Pharmacist Minimum Preferred Qualification B.Pharm NZ Registered Pharmacist Experience Hospital Pharmacy Internship Skills/Knowledge/ Behaviour Up to date clinical pharmacy skills Good communication skills Sense of humour Good interpersonal skills Good organiser Time management skills Problem solving skills VERIFICATION: Employee: Manager: Date: Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 6