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Job Title: Clinical Microbiologist
Laboratory Services
Position Description
Date: May 2014
(Review May 2015)
Job Title
:
Clinical Microbiologist
Department
:
Laboratory Service
Location
:
Waitemata District Health Board
Reporting To
:
Manager Laboratory Services /
Clinical Director Laboratory Services
Functional Relationships with
:
Internal
 Hospital Operations Management team.
 CMO, DON, DAH
 General Managers/Group Managers
 CDs/SMOs
 Laboratory Staff
 Infection Control Service
 WDHB Clinical Staff
 Infection Control Executive Committee
 Internal WDHB Customers (provider services).
:
External
 Other DHB Laboratory Services
 Private Laboratories.
 Suppliers – equipment and consumables
 healthAlliance services.
 Community Laboratories
 Tertiary education providers
 IANZ
Purpose
KEY TASKS
Clinical Practice
:
To provide a high quality diagnostic and consultative
microbiology service which supports clinicians in the care of
patients
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
 Effective communication with ward and other clinical staff
about appropriate investigations, preferred specimens,
interpretation of laboratory results, clinical problems and
management of patients with infectious diseases.
 Provides clinical advice and guidance to laboratory staff
regarding specimens for investigation of infectious disease
e.g. appropriate investigations, preferred specimens,
interpretation of laboratory results and referral to reference
laboratories when appropriate.
 Clinical and multidisciplinary meetings are participated in
as appropriate.
 Clinical audit and peer review programmes are in place
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Job Title: Clinical Microbiologist
Laboratory Services
Position Description
KEY TASKS
Scientific Technical Advice
Consultative / Advisory
Organizational
Continuous Quality improvement
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
and all documentation is consistent with policies.
 The Laboratory Clinical Director or Laboratory manager
are advised on priorities and changing needs in the
diagnostic practice of microbiology.
 Works in partnership with the infection control service to
ensure the best outcomes for patient care and
containment of hospital infections
 Regular review and authorization of microbiology method
manuals in conjunction with the service lead.
 Adheres to the clinical guidelines and practice standards
in microbiology
 Works with SMOs of the DHB.
 Participates on an on-call roster for out of hours support
and advice
 Assists with training and continued education of technical
and clinical staff.
 Provides all WDHB with expertise including regular visits
to Waitakere Hospital and laboratory
 Responsible for overseeing the internal quality control and
external quality assurance of microbiology and infectious
serology testing in the laboratory and in related point of
care testing
 Contributes and participates in local education and review
meetings.
 Where appropriate contributes in clinically based research
and development Assists with the development or
evaluation of methods in conjunction with technical staff.
 Fosters an environment that supports clinical research.
 Contribution and involvement in ward rounds
 Contributes to the development of Regionally agreed
guidance protocols
 Works in collaboration with professional colleagues across
the regions DHBs and other providers to develop the best
outcome for the Waitemata community
 Work with the DHB infection control clinicians
collaboratively as a team
 Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of quality
and process improvement.
 Works with the Clinical Director, Services Manager and
Quality Manager in the development of strategic and
quality initiatives for the organization.
 Participates in the Laboratory and WDHB quality
programmes.
 Completes medical audits as appropriate maintains
documentation at a high level of accuracy.
 Works with the infection control team to minimize the risk
of MDRO outbreaks
 Contributes in the selection and monitoring of laboratory
equipment and consumables
 Involvement in the selection of referral laboratories and
monitoring of their service with view to providing the best
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Job Title: Clinical Microbiologist
Laboratory Services
Position Description
KEY TASKS
Maintain professional
competence, and Educational
requirements
Health and Safety
To recognise Individual
Responsibility
for Workplace Health and Safety
under the Health and Safety in
Employment Act 1992
Workplace hazards are identified
and reported, including selfmanagement of hazards where
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
clinical outcome for the patient
 Ensure quality standards are achieved and maintained
 Service efficiency and turnaround times are achieved
within the Service level agreements
 Responds to queries or complaints when necessary
 Contributes to the development of business cases for the
service
 Undertakes appropriate continuing medical education in
order to maintain competency as required by the Medical
Council.
 Supports laboratory staff education, training and clinical
competence
 Supports clinical staff education, training and clinical
competence
 Contribution to clinical staff orientations
 Presentation and involvement in grand rounds
 Company health and safety policies are read and
understood and relevant procedures applied to their own
work activities
 Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including
self management of hazards where appropriate
 Can identify health and safety representative for area
 Implement a safe laboratory working environment that is
compliant
appropriate
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Job Title: Clinical Microbiologist
Laboratory Services
Position Description
Behavioural Competencies
Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 4 Organisational Values of:
Every single person matters, whether a patient / client, family member or
a staff member
We see our work in health as a vocation and more than a job, We are
aware of the suffering of these entrusted to our care. We are driven by a
desire to relieve that suffering. This philosophy drives our caring
approach and means we will strive to do everything we can to relieve
suffering and promote wellness.
We need to be connected with our community. We need to be connected
within our organisation – across disciplines and teams. This is to ensure
care is seamless and integrated to achieve the best possible health
outcomes for our patients/clients and their families.
We seek continuous improvement in everything we do. We will become
the national leader in health care delivery.
Behavioural Competencies
Behaviour Demonstrated
Communicates
Co-operatively

and
Works
Is Committed to Learning
Is Transparent
Is Customer Focused
Works in Partnership to
Reduce Inequality in
Outcomes
Improves health
Prevents Harm
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.
 Proactively follows up development needs and learning
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.
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Job Title: Clinical Microbiologist
Laboratory Services
Position Description
VERIFICATION:
Employee:
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Manager:
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Date:
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Review Date:
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Note:
This job description forms part of an individual’s contract of employment with
WDHB and must be attached to that contract.
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Job Title: Clinical Microbiologist
Laboratory Services
Position Description
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POSITION TITLE: Clinical Microbiologist
Minimum
Qualification
Experience & Skills
Preferred
FRCPA or equivalent, registered
with the NZMC and vocational
registration appropriate for
microbiology service.
Broad understanding of the New
Zealand health sector reform and
purchasing structure.
Experience of a medium / large
size laboratory service
Innovation or research interest
Recognises the critical and key
success factors in working in
health.
Behaviors
Supportive and committed to the
development of the service and
team
Regional collaborative vision
Builds relationships and
engenders trust.
Strong Networker.
Change Orientated
Strategist
Commercial awareness
Ability to influence and inspire
others.
Passionate
Empathetic
Excellent written and verbal
communication
Open honest communicator
Energetic
Flexible
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