YOUNG PHARMACIST OF THE YEAR
SPONSORED BY:
PROJECT TITLE:SUBMITTED BY:
PHONE NUMBER (INCL. AREA CODE):
MOBILE PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
POSTAL ADDRESS (INCL. POST CODE):
PHARMACY NAME:
Notes for entrants
This award recognises a project you have completed over the past year using initiative and innovation in either a community pharmacy, hospital or pharmaceutical setting.
This entry form provides a template for entries. Applicants should structure their entries according to the 7 sections outlined in this document. Suggested responses, which are included in each of the 7 sections, can be expanded upon if necessary. There is no word limit for each entry, however a concise approach will meet with judges' approval.
The judges use a 14-point marking schedule. Points allocated to each section are outlined below. The judges' decision is final.
iNTRODUCTION
This section is a short awards application overview.
It should outline what you set out to achieve and the results.
objectives – 3 points
In this section outline the why, what and who. Why did you undertake your project, what did you want to achieve and who were you targeting? It will include an overview of what difficulties were predicted (socially, financially, technically, legally, organisationally). If your project aims to be sustainable or relevant to others in the sector, include details. Good objectives are SMART – specific, measurable, achievable realistic and time bound.
You may wish to include details on:
REASON FOR THE PROJECT:THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT/WHAT YOU HOPED
TO ACHIEVE:
WHO DID THE PROJECT TARGET?
WHAT PROBLEMS WERE IDENTIFIED?
RESEARCH and identification of service need – 4 points
In this section expand on why this project/service was undertaken (your background analysis) and show how this links to the objectives you set. Your research may have influenced how you planned your project or decided to implement the service. Include a description of any clinical or business models you made use of to undertake your research (e.g. SWOT analysis).
You may wish to include details on:
DESCRIPTION OF BACKGROUND RESEARCH:EVIDENCE OFFERED:
Planning – 2 POINTS
This section expands more fully on what you planned to achieve your objectives. For instance, how did you plan to engage other staff members? How did you plan to get funding?
You may wish to include details on:
STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE YOUR OBJECTIVES (INCLUDING OVERCOMING IDENTIFIED CHALLENGES):BUDGETS (IF APPLICABLE):
STAFF OR OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT:
TIMELINES:
CHALLENGES/PROBLEM SOLVING:
implementation – 3 points
This is where the rubber hits the road. Describe how you implemented your plan. Do not be afraid to tell us how you had to adapt the plan during implementation to overcome unforeseen challenges.
You may wish to include details on:
HOW YOUR PLAN WAS PUT INTO ACTION?ANY DIFFICULTIES YOU HAD TO OVERCOME:
evaluation Method and results – 2 points
This section relates clearly to the objectives that were set in the first section. Were your objectives realistic and achieved within the time frame specified? If not, why not?
To do well in this section, remind us of your objectives, then describe your results. Give us a short analysis of your results, telling us what you have learnt from the project and how it has affected your role in delivering care. Tell us what you would improve next time and whether you would like other pharmacy staff to also give your project a go.
You may wish to include details on:
OUTCOME(S):DID YOU ACHIEVE YOUR OBJECTIVES?
INCLUDE FINANCIAL RESULTS
(IF APPLICABLE):
SUSTAINABILITY AND ABILITY TO BE REPLICATED:
WHAT WOULD YOU DO NEXT TIME? WHAT COULD OTHERS DO NEXT TIME?
Appendix
Include any additional supporting material/photos. If you are unable to provide these electronically, please send by post or courier to:
Ali Jacobs
The Health Media
PO Box 31905
Milford
Auckland 0622
Or
11 Omana Road
Milford
Auckland
0620
Please indicate on your entry whether you are sending additional material by post.