Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan the staffing needs of the pharmacy.
- Use the pharmacy’s health-care standards, values and goals to inform own understanding of staffing requirements.
- Analyse current and projected volume and type of work to be undertaken.
- Assess existing staff skills, knowledge and behaviour to ensure access to the required mix and level of skills.
- Identify need for additional staff to meet pharmacy human resource requirements.
- Ensure appropriate human resources policies are in place to support the effective operation of staff and pharmacy.
- Influence individuals and teams in a positive manner.
- Make informed decisions.
- Gather and analyse information relevant to issues under consideration.
- Encourage individuals and teams to actively participate in the decision-making process.
- Determine preferred course of action after risks and options are examined and assessed.
- Communicate decisions to individuals and teams clearly and in a timely manner.
- Prepare plans to implement decisions after agreement by relevant individuals and teams.
- Monitor the implementation and impact of decisions using reliable feedback processes.
- Review and respond to the development needs of staff.
- Identify current and future staff development needs using a range of methods and in line with organisational policies.
- Provide ongoing personal advice, coaching and mentoring to staff to build team skill base and performance.
- Provide opportunities for staff to develop their skills and knowledge in line with organisational policies.
- Include cost of staff training and development needs in relevant budgets and operational plans.
- Provide feedback and direction to staff members on their professional development needs.
- Enhance the image of the business.
- Conduct business in a way that is consistent with pharmacy health-care standards and values.
- Note and promptly discuss inappropriate values, standards and behaviour exhibited in the pharmacy with the appropriate person.
- Consistently model a high standard of personal presentation in line with pharmacy expectations.