Position Description. Cardiologist

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1 Position Description Cardiologist Report To: Head of Department, Cardiology Services Bay of Plenty District Health Board Liaise with: Medical Leader, Medical Services Cardiology Team Clinical Physiology Nurse Case Managers Nurse Educators Medical Services Surgical Services Paediatric Services Maternity Waikato Hospital Cardiology & Cardiac Services The Bay of Plenty District Health Board: The District Health Board s fundamental purpose it to work within the resources allocated to it to improve, promote and protect the health of the whole population within its district, and to promote the independence of people with disabilities. Vision: Healthy, thriving communities Mission: Enabling communities to achieve good health and independence and ensure access to high quality services. Values: C Compassion A Attitude R Responsiveness E Excellence Principle Accountabilities To provide secondary care cardiology services to the Bay of Plenty District Health Board with particular skills in intervention / PCI. To share responsibility with his/her colleagues to ensure efficient and effective inpatient and community services are provided to people within the region. To contribute to a quality and comprehensive cardiology service through effective integration of community, primary, secondary and tertiary services. To provide timely and appropriate education and consultation/advice to providers of services including primary health care providers. To participate in providing specialist services to inpatients and outpatients.

2 KEY TASKS/EXPECTED OUTCOMES 1 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS To meet BoPDHB s standards (i.e. Legislative, Professional, Contractual, Ethical and Organisational) by understanding these standards and undertaking any steps necessary to remedy shortfalls in practice and knowledge. Expected Outcomes Professional standards are met. The risk of harm to consumers, staff and others is minimised. Customers have confidence in the employee s standard of delivery of care. All service provision, research programmes, documentation and information management complies with the Privacy of Health Information Act and Health & Disability Code of Practice. 2 CUSTOMER SERVICE/CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT To be open and responsive to customer needs and demonstrate an understanding of continuous quality improvement. Expected Outcomes Demonstrates a commitment to customer service and continuous quality improvement, through interactions with patient/clients and other customers. Identifies customer needs and offers ideas for quality improvement. Manages customers/situations effectively Audits and reviews clinical care and health outcomes Participates in clinical peer reviews Reviews sentinel events 3 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY To comply with all legal, occupational and organisational standards. Expected Outcomes Practices do not breach legislative and regulatory requirements. Practices comply with organisational policies, procedures and business plan goals. Adverse events are reported in a timely manner and responded to according to the organisation's policy. Participates in and/or provision of Health and Safety training. Cardiologist JD, Jul 2007 re-formatted February

3 4 CLINICAL PRACTICE To provide a safe and efficient cardiology service EXPECTED OUTCOMES Overseeing and reporting of echocardiograph service Regular ward rounds and clinical oversight of CCU and junior medical staff. Provision of cardiac catheterisation services Supervision of pacemaker clinics Supervision and teaching of junior medical staff and technical staff. Activity involved in service planning and development. Management of elective services including outpatients to ensure the service meets Ministry of Health elective services guidelines and timeframe All clinical practices comply with statutory requirements and accepted standards of best practice. Practice complies with professional standards as set out by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. All work practices, equipment and work areas comply with health and safety guidelines and infection control protocols. Works with other staff to ensure the efficient, effective and harmonious treatment of patients and running of the services. 5 ADMINISTRATIVE & OTHER DUTIES To participate in quality assurance, customer satisfaction, clinical audit and peer review activities. To undertake the customary administrative activities of a specialist and to provide professional leadership to staff in relation to GP s, other health professionals and providers. To provide assistance and advice to planning, contracting and other organisational activities when requested and to participate with medical staff and other committees as may be required and agreed from time to time. To assist with ensuring efficiency gains are made in supplies and through other improvements. To assist with budget management and costing exercises when requested. 6 TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES To instruct, guide and supervise the work of the cardiology registrars, house officers and cardiology nurse case manager and educator To provide education to staff, community groups and other providers as and when appropriate /requested. Cardiologist JD, Jul 2007 re-formatted February

4 7 CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION The cardiologist will be responsible for maintaining his/her knowledge and skills. This will be achieved through regular discussion with colleagues, reading relevant literature/internet access of literature attendance and participation in professional/clinical meetings and conferences, and to report back to colleagues as appropriate. 8 SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND NEW INITIATIVES To provide leadership in programme development for improved efficiency and effectiveness. EXPECTED OUTCOMES Participates in quality assurance, customer satisfaction and peer review activities. Assists and advises on planning, contracting and costing exercises related to new initiatives. Contributes to the development of region-wide cardiology programmes. 9 ON-CALL RESPONSIBILITIES Participation in the provision of acute inpatient services. The cardiologist who is rostered for acute cover must be immediately available for telephone consultation at all times, and be available in person within 20 minutes. Supervision of junior trainees may further dictate availability requirements. The cardiologist will ensure arrangements has been made to cover on-call responsibilities when requesting leave 10 HOURS This is a full time equivalent position plus on call roster responsibilities. A part time role may be negotiated if desired. THE PERSON Essential Expertise in Interventional cardiology / PCI Eligible for Vocational registration with NZMC Effective communicator Team player across all disciplines Effective planner. Active participation in Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand or equivalent. An understanding and commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi. Cardiologist JD, Jul 2007 re-formatted February

5 PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Broad and balanced perspective able to adopt a lateral approach in decision making and the development and sharing of ideas. Effective and efficient resource management Able to keep a sense of proportion when working in challenging situations and make logical and realistic decisions under pressure. Has appropriate knowledge of New Zealand legislation with regards to the broad range of patient rights, clinical responsibilities/ accountability and Ministry of Health strategy documents. Responsibility and Leadership Skills. Accepts responsibility for own practice, able to create an environment that promotes innovation and motivation of other team members. Skilled communicator. Written and oral presentations are articulate, relevant and concise. Research, evaluation and analytical skills. Able to effectively analyse data/information and relate to the management of cardiac conditions and health policy criteria. Interpersonal skills. Demonstrates skills in the sharing of ideas along with an open and honest communication style with colleagues and multi-disciplinary team members, supporting development of the teams and others. Integrity and self-motivation. Has energy, initiative and enthusiasm. Able to critically reflect on own practice with realistic confidence in own knowledge and achievements. Personal management skills. Demonstrates sound organizational practices including time management. Desirable Other specialty research interest Interest in development of new services within the Cardiology unit Leadership experience Relevant Experience Cardiology service development experience (desirable) Consultant practice as Interventional Cardiologist Cardiologist JD, Jul 2007 re-formatted February

6 HEALTH PRACTITIONERS COMPETENCE ASSURANCE ACT You are required to maintain your current competency based practicing certificate. 2. You must notify Manager of any changes to scope or conditions on practice (determined by Regulatory Authority). 3. You must complete the requirements of any competency programme. 4. You must notify employer of concerns relating to the risk of harm to the public of another health practitioner practicing below the required standard of competence. 5. Know the provisions of the HPCAA as the governing legislation. HEALTH AND SAFETY You are expected to meet the health and safety requirements set out in BOPDHB policies and protocols and any other requirements set out in the Health and Safety in Employment Act VULNERABLE CHILDREN ACT 2014 Due to this role having contact with children and BOPDHB s commitment to child protection the incumbent will be subject to safety checks under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation. Those currently in the role are subject to periodic checks in accordance with the relevant legislation. TREATY OF WAITANGI/CULTURAL COMPETENCIES BOPDHB is committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is a smokefree environment Cardiologist JD, Jul 2007 re-formatted February