19th Northern Ireland
Healthcare
Awards
Hospital Pharmacy Team of the Year
Sponsored by:Martindale Pharma an Ethypharm group company
The Hospital Pharmacy Team of the Year Award has been developed to recognise hospital pharmacy teams from all backgrounds who are at the forefront of their profession, whether developing best practice models or implementing improvements in patient care. This is your opportunity to nominate peers and colleagues who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to the pharmacy profession or to submit your own team’s work for consideration.
Who can enter:
Applications are invited from hospital pharmacy teams who can submit work/projects which demonstrate one or more of the following:
- where savings have been achieved leading to increased cost effectiveness by providing best value.
- development of the accessibility of the service provided.
- establishment of high levels of safety in order to minimise risk.
- a health improvement amongst selected patients.
- achievement of outcomes/initiatives leading to a positive impact for the public.
The points above are suggestions only. Any pharmacy teams working in the hospital environment who demonstrates a unique commitment to clinical innovation and/or technical development is eligible for nomination/self-nomination for this Award.
Judging Process:
The finalists will be shortlisted based upon the written application and judging of these entries will take place in late January/early February. The finalists must be available to meet the judges on a date agreed with the judges in advance.
Judging panel:
Professor Michael Scott
Head of Pharmacy and Medicines Management Northern Trust
Dr Tracey Boyce
Director of Pharmacy Southern HSC Trust
Eimear McCusker
Head of Pharmacy and Medicines Management Belfast Trust
How to Nominate:
If you wish to nominate a hospital pharmacy team, or require an application form, please contact: Bridget McCabe Tel: 02890 999 441 or email:
Deadline for nomination:
Once nominated, the candidates will be emailed an application form to complete. Early nomination affords the team a greater time to complete this form. Closing date for nomination is Monday 19th November.
Deadline for Entry:
The closing deadline for completed applications is12:00pm on Friday 15th December2017and entries must be accompanied by a digital photograph, at least 500KB.
The Awards Presentation:
The finalists will be announced in the Northern Ireland Healthcare Review and invited, with guests, compliments of Martindale Pharma, to attend the black tie awards ceremony at Belfast's Europa Hotel on Thursday 22nd February 2018. The winner will be announced at the Awards ceremony and will receive a unique crystal trophy to mark the occasion.
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19th Northern Ireland
Healthcare
Awards
Hospital Pharmacy Team of the Year
Sponsored by Martindale Pharma
1. Pharmacy team name:
Pharmacy leader name:
Hospital address:
Telephone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
2. Describe your team’s background working within the Hospital Pharmacy sector.
3. What qualities has your team demonstrated which has helped improve and enhance the provision of pharmaceutical care within the hospital setting?
4. Please give two examples of initiatives your team has undertaken which have led to a positive impact for your patients.
5. How has your team interacted and worked in a multidisciplinary way with pharmacy colleagues from other hospitals and the community setting?
6. If possible, give an example of how your team has reduced costs whilst increasing the level of patient care within your hospital.
Extra comments if necessary:
Testimonies from relevant parties are welcomed and encouraged by the judges.
Please e-mail entry form to:
Or, if you require any further information, please contact Bridget McCabe Tel: 02890 999 441.
Entries must be accompanied by a digital photograph.
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