Document Title. General Pathologist. March 2018 REPORTING TO: POSITION: laboratory. Coordinatee STATEMENT LIAISES WITH: suppliers.

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1 Position Description POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: DATE OF EFFECT DATE PERFORMANCE REVIEW DUE March 2018 TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time, 3 year Contractt REPORTING TO: Director of Pathology ROLES REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: Senior Scientists, Pathology GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT LIAISES WITH: Develop in-house pathology services at Northern Health. H Coordinatee out-sourced laboratory pathology services with designated external providers. Support ensure NATA accreditation stards are a met. Supervise other disciplines as required Chief Scientist, NPV Operationss Manager NPV Other disciplines within Northern Pathology Victoria V Other Heads of Unit Other consultants External pathology providers suppliers Page 1 of 9

2 1. ORGANISATION INFORMATION Introduction Northern Health provides a diverse range of acute, sub-acute community health services to the large diverse population in the regions north n of Melbourne. There are five campuses; Broadmeadows Health Service, Bundoora Extended E Care Centre, The Northern Hospital at Epping, Panch Health Service at Preston, Craigieburn Health Service. Strategic Plan The Strategic Plan for Northern Health includes the following elementss - Our vision Outsting healthcare for our communities We deliver the best healthcare through active engagement with our community. Our care is responsive, localised d consistentt because we w use the resources we have effectively, we build partnerships s with the broader health sector too connect with services that complement ours. We put back into the community, from being a major provider of jobs, to supporting the people of the north in theirr personal health journey. We are a model for health care organisations that aspire to t work closely with their community to deliver outsting care. Our mission At Northern Health, we are committedd to the wellbeing of the people off Melbourne s north. We draw upon the richness, knowledge strength of northern communities as we partner with them in their care. We also underst that we are an important part of a larger health system. We are therefore experts at connecting our communities to the services they need within a larger system. We are technical experts in i our fieldss take the big picture view of the social, cultural personal influences on the healthh of the people we caree for. We know that in partnership with us, patients their families are better able to manage their health. At Northern Health, we help our patients move smoothly through the health care system. We do this by improving systems d processess to minimise wasted time, effort resources. We ensure that everyone feels welcomed cared for in every e interaction that we have. Our commitment: We are committed to providing our patients their families with outsting health care. This care will be characterised by ourr actions at all times we aspire to be: Passionate we care. We love what we do we inspire others with our energy. We take pride in our work, knowing that it contributes to the better health of our community. Page 2 of 9

3 We demonstrate our respect consideration for the members of ourr community as a result they feel cared forr supported. Dedicated we are focused. We understd our individual role how it contributes to the health of our community. This clarity gives us the determinationn confidence to doo our best work. We have the commitment faith to achieve our vision. This focus maintains our motivation belief in what we do. Progressive we look to improve. We strive to find better ways of working, of teaching, of leading in research. We underst our environment we are flexible to change that movess us towards our vision. We are responsive. We ensure that all improvements support the health off our community. Collaborative we are a team. We work together to achieve our vision. We are effective because we support, appreciate believe in each other. We know how to ask for help d offer assistance. We listen to empower our community to attainn the best in health through our collective decision- making, because we are all part of the team. Partnership we collaborate. We build partnerships to underpin support our endeavours, including both local metropolitan health services, community health services, local government agencies non-government bodies. We utilise a collaborative approach to planning delivering care to provide a more effective, efficient sustainable way w to achieve improved health for Melbourne s northern community. NOTE: Northern Health policy prohibits smoking on all sites, including outdoor areas. 2. ROLE STATEMENT Northern Pathology Victoria (NPV) will be providing the pathology services for Northern Health commencing January The servicee is being developed specifically to provide a local, quality Pathology service to the rapidly growing northern suburbs of Melbourne. The main responsibilities of the appointee are: Assist in the development of an in-house pathology service within Northern Pathology Victoria Coordinate outsourced pathology servicee in conjunction with the Northern Pathology Executive. Assist with NATA accreditatio on Assist with RCPA accreditatio on as a training site Determine range of pathologyy tests provided, their methods m procedures Assist be responsible for operational practices a staffingg of the laboratory Ensure regular review of the laboratories quality systems, proficiency testing data, laboratory reports. Ensure appropriate consultation on medical scientific issues Ensure that the procedures tests performed aree within the scope of education, training, continuing professional development experience e of individual staff The appointee is also expected to: Page 3 of 9

4 Assist in the development of an in-house anatomical pathologyy service within Northern Pathology Victoria Coordinate outsourced anatomical pathology service in conjunction with other pathologists Provide assistance supervision to other disciplines as required Other duties: Support assistt the Director of Pathology in the provision p off high quality medical servicess at Northern Health, consistent with Northern Health values. Participate in auditt other quality activities committees, in particular, involvement participation in Morbidity, Mortality Adverse event audits Be available to medical colleagues for consultation a liaison as appropriate regarding patient care. Be immediately available for urgent consultation d assistance in resuscitation subsequent management t of critically ill or injured patients. Contribute to the professional l corporate life of Northern N Health by participation in appropriate committees d fora. Contribute to ongoing servicee improvement clinical workforce innovation to ensure Northern Health provides high quality accessible Pathology Services within allocated resources meets the needs of Northern Health patients. Support academic, research, education, training & supervision s (both medical nursing undergraduates postgraduates) roles inn Pathologyy Participate in the Pathology after hours on-call roster. 3. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Qualifications Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Undergraduate medical qualification is essential MBBS, M MD or equivalent Fellowship of Royal College of s of Australasia (FRCPA)in Pathology is essential Must be qualified willing to be an Approved Pathology Practitioner (APP) hold a current APPP Undertaking under section 23DCC of the Health Insurance Act 1973 Desirable: Appropriate specialty qualifications such as Fellowship of Royal Australasian Collegee of Physicians or equivalent FRACP Experience Essential: A current national criminal historyy police check (completed upon appointment) Must have a proven track record of excellence in laboratory service delivery with a demonstrated commitment to continued improvement team work Page 4 of 9

5 Must have a demonstrated ongoing commitment too educationn of themselves, their colleagues, junior staff, other members of the team, d medical students. Must have a demonstrated ongoing commitment to medical research, audit, QC other activities that improve patient care. Must have excellentt written verbal communication skills that enable the development of professional relationships across a broad range of people. Management experience together with broad experience in Pathology including patient care, diagnostic techniques, teaching research Experiencee in successful operational, staff financial management track record of effective Leadership in a substantial department. 4. KEY RESULT AREAS (KRAs) & KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS () 4.1 Role Responsibilities: KRA: Service Delivery: Develop in-house pathology service within Northern Pathology Victoria that is appropriate for a tertiary hospital, including: o Employment of senior medical scientific positions o Tender purchase of new equipmentt o Assist in the tendering process for out-sourced biochemistry services Ensure ongoing liaison with clinical services to ensure the best quality care for patients of Northern Health. Ensure a quality pathology service including meeting NATA stards, together with the Quality Co-ordinator Develop review policies procedures for provision of pathology services, in conjunction with other senior medical scientific staff s Ensure patient safety stards quality. Co-ordinate medical senior scientificc staff, including rostering Support, co-ordinate, facilitate promote teaching research, both within Pathology with clinical services To represent the department at meetings as required Facilitate innovation in Pathology; setting strategic directionn for the service in conjunction with the Northern Pathology Executive To engender a commitment too excellencee in patient care. To be current with new developments in Pathology. To continuously review existing practices to promote change where required. To ensure the maintenance off adequate laboratory records. r Ensure clinical care is undertaken within establishedd procedures in order to t provide safe clinical care for patients, ensuring clinical risk iss minimised. Ensure laboratory staff work within their approved scope of practice at all times with appropriate supervision where necessary. Ensure all laboratory staff maintain their registration anyy required indemnity cover. Page 5 of 9

6 Ensure all staff attend necessary training that enhances safety quality of clinical care. Promote a culture that supports learning encourages reporting of errors. Implement systems to identify manage risks a to deal with learn from incidents complaints. Provide feedback to Director of Pathology or other senior management in relation to problems or issues that impact on safety clinical quality. Assist in the development of in-house anatomical pathology services Provide assistance to other disciplines in service development as required. Coordinate the appropriate tests program to ensure appropriate tests are done to reduce excess testing. KRA: Organisational Management: : To contribute to the Financial management of the Laboratory Participate in the developmen nt of the annual budgett allocation Ensure decision making remains within delegated authority Meet monthly year to datee budget targets KRA: Human Resourcess Management Workforce Planning: P Ensure that workforce planning is regularly undertaken implemented to t provide for the ongoing resource needs Ensure recruitment rostering practices comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement cost effectively support delivery d of quality service Ensure new medical staff are properly inducted to their local work environment attend the l Hospital Orientation program Ensure leave is rostered fairlyy that medical stafff regularly take leave do not accumulate excessive leave except where a plan iss in place as to when that t leave will be taken. Actively manage individual team performance to maximise performance minimise workplace problemss conflict. Continuously seek individual team improvement take responsibility for the introduction of any changes required to bring about such improvements. Credentialing Scope of Practice Refer to Appendix One for the Credentials Scope of o Practice relevant to this t role. Prior to appointment commencement, the appointee must participate in the Credentialing Scope of Practice processs at Northern Health. Credentialing Scope of Clinical Practice will be reviewed on a regular basis in line with Northern Health policy. Rights of Private Practice This position may incorporate limited rights of private practice private practice agreement applicablee to relevant craft group. to participate in the 4.2 Organisational Responsibilities KRA: Quality & Safety off Health Care Page 6 of 9

7 Support the achievement of accreditation under the National Safetyy Quality Health Care Stards Practice within the guidelines for the National Quality & Safety of Health Care stards. Contribute to quality improvement through participating in quality activities projects. Participate in Safety Quality education training Undertake role activities in a manner that supports a safe environment, eliminating harm to patients staff. Record report all clinical non-clinical incidents using RiskMan software. Encourage utilisation of, participate in, the patient complaint c process as a means to improve the quality safety of care. KRA: Risk Management Contribute to patient safety quality of care by: Implementing the Risk Management Policy Framework within area/s of responsibility ensure risk management strategies processes are embedded into work practicess Promoting a culture of risk awareness ownership Managing monitoring business, safety operational risks within area/s of responsibility, reporting key/emerging risks opportunities too relevant Executive Director/ Director / Line Manager. KRA: Customer Service Consumer participation Commit to the principles of Person-Centred Care too embedding these principles in all elements of servicee provision. Exhibit customer service behaviours in all interactions with w internall external customers. Work with consumers to improve the safety quality of services. Support achievement of Northernn Health s Cultural Responsiveness Plan. KRA: Training Development Complete matory training t relevant to the role discipline. Participate in performance revieww including establishing g working toward achievement of a professional development plan KRA: Responsibilities: Comply with Legislation, Northern Health By-Laws, Regulations, Policies Procedures including those relating to; Privacy Confidentiality, Occupational Health Safety,, Performance Development ManagemeM nt, Harassment in the Workplace, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Any information obtained in the course of employment is confidential should not be used for any purpose other than the performance of duties for which the appointee is employed. Page 7 of 9

8 Discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment, are unlawful. The health service will not tolerate discriminatory behaviour d any such conduct may lead to the invoking of the Disciplinary Policy Procedure, which may result in termination of employment. Exhibit behaviours consistent with Our Commitment t Code of Conduct. 4.3 Professional Responsibilities KRA: Professional Undertakings Comply with professional obligations as described by registration requirements, codes guidelines of the relevant r AHPRA National Board Comply with all the obligations of the Australian Medical Association Code of Ethics. Utilise evidence based/best practice consistent with scope of practice. 4.4 Occupational Health Safety Riskss The following Occupational Healthh & Safety risks are associated with this position: OHS Risks Exposure Risks Biological Hazards Ergonomic Risks Prolonged Prolonged sitting computer work Management Strategy if included Utilisee all relevant PPA Policy/ procedure guidelines when dealing with biological hazards to minimize risk to your safetyy at all times. Manage your workload in a rotational manner to avoid sittingg for prolonged periodss maintain your safety in the workplace Comply with all OHS policies, procedures practices. Comply with risk mitigation strategies for role specific OH&S O risks INCUMBENT STATEMENT (Up pon employmentt Or commencement of new revieww period) have read, understood accepted the above Position I Description, considered the OHS issues related to the role disclosed potential risks. * (Please print name) Signature: Date: / / 2 0 * This document is held electronically will be utilised for the subsequent performance review Appendices Page 8 of 9

9 Appendix One Credentialing ) Scope of Practice Application ( Applicants must completee the credentialing scope of practice application submit as part of their application prior to interview. Approved <<INSERT APPROVER'S NAME>> <<INSERT APPROVER'S JOB TITLE>> Date <<INSERT DATE>> Page 9 of 9