Position Title

VMO

Haematology

Facility /Corporate

Northern Beaches Hospital

Unit/Department

Haematology – Adult Medicine Division

Vaccination category

Category A: In accordance with Healthscope Immunisation for Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Healthcare Workers Policy

Reports to:

Accountable to:

Chief Medical Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Supervises /Manages

Number of staff:   Responsible for Registrars and JMOs

Dept/Unit Budget:   N/A

Position Summary

Provide clinical care and management of patients at NBH

Provide consultation services to patients of NBH as requested by other specialties

Participate in an on-call roster and associated duties as required

Participate in outpatient clinics as required

Undertake training and education of junior medical staff, registrars, and medical students, and ensure they are well supported

Participate on meetings and committees as required

VMOs will work as part of the health care team, adhere to Healthscope and NBH policies and procedures, participate in working groups (as required), demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement through National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (and National Standards for Mental Health as applicable) & EQuIPNational, Work Health and Safety (WHS) and achievement of NBH accreditation.

Maintain professional knowledge through a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications - Mandatory

·        MBBS or equivalent and currently registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA

·        Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and Royal College of Pathologists Australia (RCPA) in Haematology Physicians or equivalent recognised specialist qualification

·        Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·        Evidence of and commitment to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment

·        Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner Haematology

·        Evidence of and commitment to medical education including the delivery of teaching programs

·        Evidence of and commitment to quality improvement and achievement of relevant KPIs

Qualifications - Desirable

·        Participation in Hospital Committees

Key Responsibility 1

Clinical Care

Performance Criteria 1

Provide a Haematology service consistent within the defined scope of practice for NBH – nominally Schedule 14 of the Project Deed for public patients and as may change from time with respect to the Annual Notice issued by the NSLHD; and in accordance with additional services approved by the NBH Executive to be provided for private patients.

Provide a consultation service as required by other specialties/Senior Medical Officers.

Participate in an on call roster as determined by the Head of Unit or Clinical Director as approved by the Chief Medical Officer or CEO; when on call, must be within accessible distance in order to respond to urgent and precipitous events.

Liaise with other health professions involved in patient management and care

Comply with NBH / Healthscope / Ministry of Health/NSLHD clinical policies as applicable

Supervise and commit to accurate documentation in and completion of medical records to reflect clinical decisions, tests, procedures and discharge diagnoses

Comply with patient admission and discharge policies: including documentation, planning of admission/discharge, day of procedure admission, timely discharge.

Supervision of junior staff in the provision of care, including formal handover, communication between clinicians with deteriorating patients, and meet standards of care.

Provide clinical management and timely treatment of patients under your care both as an inpatient

Perform ward rounds as required for inpatient care as far as possible within the normal working hours (8am – 5pm)

Ensure appropriate arrangements are made for patients on discharge from hospital to maximise continuity of care and good health outcomes.

Liaise with patient family and carers as appropriate

Liaison with community health services and other government and non-government agencies in the coordinated provision of care

For private patients under the care of the VMO – they are their primary carer – in the case of acute patients, must see the patient every day; in the case of chronic patients, must see patients a minimum of three occasions in seven days

Key Responsibility 2

Administration and Communication

Performance Criteria 2

·        Abide by the Healthscope Hospital Bylaws

·        Attend departmental and clinical meetings as required – those responsible to attend, must be for 75% of the meetings each year.

·        Participate in hospital committees which may include providing expert advice (in conjunction with colleagues)

·        Participate in at least 75% of your departmental Morbidity and Mortality meetings

·        Seek approval from the Chief Medical Officer for any leave with reasonable notification prior to the required leave being taken, ensuring any on-call commitments are covered by an appropriate colleague in agreement with the Chief Medical Officer

·        Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills that promotes teamwork

·        Appropriate and skilled use of information systems (IT)

·        Provide clear, accurate and comprehensive documentation as required

·        Respond and communicate to all stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner as required

·        Read and apply as required, all NBH communications including information provided by NBH Executive, relevant managers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibility 3

Supervision, Training & Education

Performance Criteria 3

Of others:

Involvement in multidisciplinary supervision, training and education – including Nursing, Allied Health, Junior Medical staff, other members of the multidisciplinary team

Supervise Junior Medical staff to the standards required by the relevant training authority (includes prescribing, ordering of tests, general mentoring, documentation of patient care).

Of self:

·        Complete all mandatory training in accordance with hospital policy

·        Meet the recertification and Continuing Professional Development standards of the relevant College and registration authority

·        Disclose your recertification standing to the Hospital as requested

·        Develop and implement for oneself, a professional plan which is reviewed and updated regularly in the annual performance appraisal

·        Evidence of Continuing Medical Education (CPD).

Key Responsibility 4

Policy and Legislation

Performance Criteria 4

·        Ensure awareness and understanding of all relevant policies and legislation are understood as required

·        Comply with all relevant policies and legislation

·        Comply with relevant Acts of Parliament, professional conduct, Healthscope Code of Conduct

·        Use resources efficiently, minimising cost and wastage

Key Responsibility 5

Quality and Risk Management

Performance Criteria 5

Support NBH’s commitment to quality improvement and achievement of accreditation by:

·        Actively participating in quality improvement and risk reduction activities and preparation for accreditation events

·        Promoting quality improvement focused on outcomes, incorporating the NSQHS Standards and EQuIPNational to facilitate the achievement of accreditation

·        Participating in meetings, committees or working groups and audits as required

·        Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of the relevant clinical service quality plan

·        Complying with relevant KPIs to assist in the achievement of them. Where relevant, participating in developing and implementing systems of work that support good practice and achievement of KPIs

·        Participating in clinical quality activities – including peer review, M&M meetings, clinical practice audit, Root Cause Analysis, London Protocols and Critical System Reviews

·        Notifying Chief Medical Officer, NBH of any event likely to give rise to a medicolegal claim or complaint

·        Completing all incident reports, including any events that may become a medicolegal issue into Riskman

·        Participating in patient complaint reviews and response to patient complaints

·        Initiating research and develop projects relevant to the clinical discipline that assist in the improvement of patient care and outcomes.

Key Responsibility 6

Work Health and Safety (WHS)

Performance Criteria 6

Implement measures to maintain the safety of staff, doctors, visitors and self by:

·        Complying with Healthscope and NBH’s WHS policy, infection control standards and other relevant policies and procedures

·        Ensuring a safe working environment and safe systems of work

·        Using equipment and material safety data sheets for safe management of all solutions/chemicals used within department

·        Attending WHS mandatory training

·        Assisting where required with education/training and supervision to ensure staff are safe from injury and risks to health

·        Identifying, investigating and reporting in Riskman all hazards and incidents immediately

·        Assisting in completing all workplace inspections per schedule including identifications and actions for improvements as required

·        Reporting any staff injuries, risks and hazards to the Chief Medical Officer and WHS representatives immediately

·        Reporting and completing maintenance referrals as identified

·        Participate in waste management programs for the reduction and recycling of waste in order to support environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibility 7

Service Excellence

Performance Criteria 7

Support the NBH in maintaining a high degree of service excellence by:

·        Demonstrating an overall commitment to customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service to patients, patient families, doctors, staff, third party providers and all visitors attending the hospital

·        Integrating the highest standard of service excellence in daily activities

·        Providing prompt, friendly and professional assistance in accordance with Healthscope and NBH core values, code of conduct and policies

·        Demonstrating a total commitment to customer satisfaction and deliver excellent service at all times, participating in the philosophy and actions of the Patient-Centred Care model

·        Participating in a constructive and productive working environment that fosters a positive hospital experience for all

·        Providing relevant supervision, training and support in excellent health care and service delivery as appropriate.

Appraisal

Appraisal performed at 3 months from commencement of position and then annually; or when there is a change of position or any time there is a need to review performance. A review of the Position Description will occur at the time of the appraisal, and changed as required or dated and signed that it has been reviewed.