Clinical Pharmacist Renal

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1 POSITION DESCRIPTION Date : January 2011 Job Title : Clinical Pharmacist Department : Pharmacy Service Location : North Shore or Waitakere Hospitals Reporting To : Clinical Pharmacist Coordinator Direct Reports : Nil Functional Relationships with : physicians, nursing, & technical staff Medical, nursing and Allied Health staff Patients cared for by the Service Patients admitted to NSH & WTK Hospitals Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians Purpose : Provide a clinical pharmacist service to optimise medication related outcomes for patients in the care of the Service To participate in the multidisciplinary team, and to develop accountabilities and strong relationships within this team To provide quality assurance and clinical management for medicine therapy through the promotion of the Quality Use of Medicines To ensure the economic and efficient supply, the safe storage and distribution of medicines in Waitemata District Health Board Hospitals Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1

2 Scope of Practice KEY TASKS Pharmacist as defined by the Pharmacy Council of NZ Communication and Key Relationships 1. To develop collaborative relationships with all members of the team. 2. To develop strong communication links with the Clinical Director, senior nursing staff & the Manager of the team, and attend meetings / provide reports as requested. 3. Promote team work practices in the pharmacy, participating in consultative processes within the department 4. To communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders Clinical Pharmacy Activities 1. To provide a clinical pharmacy service that adheres to the Waitemata DHB Clinical Pharmacy Guidelines and the NZHPA Clinical Pharmacy Guidelines Patient Medication Histories and Medicine Reconciliation Clinical & Medication Order Review Drug Therapy monitoring Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring and reporting Participation in ward rounds and meetings Patient counseling Education on medicines to patient groups and health professionals Provision of Medicine Information 2. To participate in the collection of clinical pharmacy interventions and workload statistics as requested by the Clinical Pharmacist Coordinator 3. Participation in Research & Drug Utilisation Evaluation activities 4. Participation in Outpatients Clinics as required 5. To ensure that any problems in the supply of medicines to the ward are resolved, and to act as the liaison person between the wards and the dispensary team Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 2

3 Education & Competency 1. To participate in peer review and competence assessment programmes 2. Participation in Continuing Education and maintenance of CE Logbook 3. Participation in post-graduate clinical pharmacy studies where appropriate General 1. To participate in the Pharmacy Service To attend staff meetings and to promote team work practices in the Pharmacy To participate in the clinical pharmacist service to other areas if required To maintain dispensing skills by participating in the dispensary roster at a level agreed with the Clinical pharmacist Coordinator To participate in the weekend service To participate in the on-call roster if required To participate in the training of junior pharmacists, interns & externs To undertake other duties as requested by the Chief Pharmacist 2. Health and Safety Health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to work activities Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3

4 PERSON SPECIFICATION Minimum Preferred Qualification B.Pharm (or other recognised pharmacy qualification) Experience NZ Registered Pharmacist Post Graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy Demonstrated commitment to continuing education 5 years experience as a clinical pharmacist working in a hospital environment Experience working within a Unit as a clinical pharmacist Experience of clinical and/or health services research Skills/Knowledge/ Behaviour Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills Sense of humour Good organisational skills Time management skills Problem solving skills Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4

5 Behavioural Competencies Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 5 organisational Values of: Respect Integrity Compassion Openness Customer Focus Behavioural Behaviour Demonstrated Competencies Communicates and Works Cooperatively 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 Is Transparent Is Customer Focused Works in Partnership to Reduce Inequality in Outcomes Improves health Prevents Harm VERIFICATION: opportunities for oneself and direct reports. Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity. Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results 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. Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and well-being for self and others. Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm. Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Employee: Department Head: Date: Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 5