Merit Steps Progression. Merit progression for Anaesthetic Technicians shall be in accordance with the process(es) in place at individual DHBs at the date of ratification of this MECA. These shall continue to operate until they are replaced by an agreed framework for Anaesthetic Technicians. The parties shall meet during the term of this Agreement to jointly work on developing a process and criteria for merit progression.
Merit Steps Progression. The process and criteria for merit progression for Anaesthetic Technicians will be kept separate from the CA so the document can be amended, through an agreement between Te Whatu Ora and APEX, at any time. The document has been agreed between the parties and should now be used by Districts and APEX members.
Merit Steps Progression. Individual staff will be asked to provide a written submission through the Head of Department to the Service Manager, and to include written evidence of how they meet each criteria. In addition to meeting the merit criteria in order to progress to the merit grade a technician requires a minimum of 5 years post graduate relevant experience. Progression to merit steps also requires fulfilment of the following criteria, as well as a performance review, which confirms maintenance of competency to expected merit step in relevant clinical/professional areas. The following criteria (or similar) will be the identified criteria that evidence may need to be submitted on -: • Professional development plan exists for the following 12 months • Observation of professional ethics and demonstration of professional responsibility and accountability • Active participation in quality improvement activities • Undertaking ongoing education – either a short course or self directed learning programme each year, or attendance at and input to in-service education activities; this may include case presentations or similar • Demonstrating culturally safe practice and behaviour consistent with the DHBs commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi • Proven effective communication skills, written and oral • Compliance with organisational requirements in relation to patient/client clinical documentation/records • Participation as an effective and supportive team member, both within the professional Team, and the multidisciplinary team. Note: If the required performance review is not completed, through no fault of the employee (i.e. the employee’s manager has not undertaken the review), then this will not prevent an employee progressing to next step, providing the criteria for the next level have been met. Any dispute regarding the above is dealt with in accordance with the Employment Relations Act and its amendments.
Merit Steps Progression. Progression to each merit step must be prospectively set and agreed with the Anaesthetic Team Leader and the next level manager from the date of ratification of this CEA. Individual staff will be asked to provide a written submission to the Head of Department, and to include written evidence of how they meet each criteria. In addition to meeting the merit criteria in order to progress to the merit grade a technician requires a minimum of 5 years post graduate relevant experience. Progression to merit steps also requires fulfilment of the following criteria, as well as a performance review, which confirms maintenance of competency to expected merit step in relevant clinical/professional areas. The following criteria (or similar) will be the identified criteria that evidence may need to be submitted on -: • Professional development plan exists for the following 12 months • Observation of professional ethics and demonstration of professional responsibility and accountability • Active participation in quality improvement activities • Undertaking ongoing education – either a short course or self directed learning programme each year, or attendance at and input to in-service education activities; this may include case presentations or similar • Demonstrating culturally safe practice and behaviour consistent with the DHBs commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi • Proven effective communication skills, written and oral • Compliance with organisational requirements in relation to patient/client clinical documentation/records • Participation as an effective and supportive team member, both within the professional Team, and the multidisciplinary team. Note: If the required performance review is not completed, through no fault of the employee (i.e. the employee’s manager has not undertaken the review), then this will not prevent an employee progressing to next step, providing the criteria for the next level have been met. Any dispute regarding the above is dealt with in accordance with the Employment Relations Act and its amendments.
Merit Steps Progression. Progression to each merit step must be prospectively set and agreed with the Anaesthetic Team Leader and the next level manager as per the flow chart contained in Appendix A. The process may also include individual or process support and input from a delegate.
Merit Steps Progression. Individual staff will be asked to provide a written submission through the Head of Department to the Service Manager, and to include written evidence of how they meet each criteria. In addition to meeting the merit criteria in order to progress to the merit grade a technician requires a minimum of 5 years post graduate relevant experience. Progression to merit steps also requires fulfilment of the following criteria, as well as a performance review, which confirms maintenance of competency to expected merit step in relevant clinical/professional areas. The following criteria (or similar) will be the identified criteria that evidence may need to be submitted on -: Professional development plan exists for the following 12 months Observation of professional ethics and demonstration of professional responsibility and accountability Active participation in quality improvement activities Undertaking ongoing education – either a short course or self directed learning programme each year, or attendance at and input to in-service education activities; this may include case presentations or similar Demonstrating culturally safe practice and behaviour consistent with the DHBs commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi Proven effective communication skills, written and oral Compliance with organisational requirements in relation to patient/client clinical documentation/records Participation as an effective and supportive team member, both within the professional Team, and the multidisciplinary team. Note: If the required performance review is not completed, through no fault of the employee (i.e. the employee’s manager has not undertaken the review), then this will not prevent an employee progressing to next step, providing the criteria for the next level have been met. Any dispute regarding the above is dealt with in accordance with the Employment Relations Act and its amendments.
