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We will embrace discovery and learning, build collaborative relationships and engage our patients intheir care.Our GoalsSupporting us to achieve, guiding our direction.• Develop our workforce• Improve quality and safety of our services• Develop and encourage strategic relationships• Foster a culture of research and innovation• Build a sustainable organisationSecuring the health of our communities through research and innovation, to deliver effective servicesand educate future generations.Melbourne Health’s ValuesRespect for the dignity, beliefs and abilities of every individualCaring and CompassionIntegrity by being open honest and fairUnity as a team and in embracing our communitiesDiscovery through passion for innovationMelbourne Health’s behaviours can be viewed on our website.Jan 2012
SummaryThe Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist is an active member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Teamand the Victorian Infectious Diseases Service. The aim of the team is to provide expert advice andeducation to medical staff prescribers and other relevant staff, to implement antimicrobial policy andprescribing guidelines, and to work to achieve cost-effective, high-quality use of antimicrobials thatboth ensures optimal patient outcomes and reduces the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.Strategic Goals influencing key result areasDevelop our WorkforceMelbourne Health acknowledges that it is our people who make us a truly great organisation andthat strong and effective leadership engages, unites and motivates staff. Investing in our workforceand providing them with a supportive environment, the necessary skills for them to confidently dotheir job and a culture where they can excel and feel valued creates a workplace of choice. It alsoenables us to attract and retain the most talented and brightest people.Major Accountabilities for this position that relate to the above strategic goal are:Involvement in the development and implementation of strategies to ensure goodprescribing practicesEducation of pharmacy, medical & nursing staff on Antimicrobial Stewardship,Provision of advice and effective supervision of junior medical workforce, pharmacists,nurses and other relevant clinicians in antimicrobial useEstablishment of effective communication strategies between VIDS, pharmacy, andAntimicrobial Stewardship team fostering open and effective lines of communication at alllevelsAttendance and active participation in the Antimicrobial Stewardship committeeAttendance at ward rounds of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team for review of patientswho have been referred to the team.Presentation of clinical audits & DUE data to clinical units & divisionsImprove the quality and safety of our servicesMelbourne health strives to continuously improve the quality and safety of our services and activelyinvolve and inform patients and their carers in the healthcare they receive. This allows us to deliverthe best care for our community.Major Accountabilities for this position that relate to the above strategic goal are:Development and maintenance of antimicrobial guidelinesAntimicrobial formulary managementProvision of expert advice and liaison with other departments including minimisation ofmicrobial resistanceProvision of point of care interventions by discussion with Antimicrobial Stewardship TeamEvaluation of antimicrobial use by the use of computer technology to support AntimicrobialStewardshipDevelop and Encourage strategic relationshipsOur relationships with our key partners in health, research, education and foremost with ourcommunity are crucial to achieving our mission to deliver world class care. Continuing to developand encourage these strategic relationships is a key priority for Melbourne Health.Major Accountabilities for this position that relate to the above strategic goal are:Member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship committeeDemonstrate a leadership role within the Antimicrobial Stewardship TeamJan 2012
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