Apply now Job no: 501866
Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Pharmacy
We are seeking a professional and passionate Oncology Pharmacist to join our Clinical Services team on a permanent full-time basis, working across our Public and Private Oncology and Haematology Services.
We welcome pharmacists with previous oncology experience and other Pharmacists looking for a chance to build clinical pharmacy skills and experience. On-the-job training will be provided to support your transition into cancer care.
Mater Health Services, South East Queensland comprises a unique collection of two public and four private hospitals at South Brisbane, Springfield and Redland caring for over 500,000 patients each year. Mater Pharmacy provides a clinical service to all inpatient areas and some outpatient clinics, so this represents a fantastic opportunity to make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of this community and to contribute to a strong, unified, inter-professional Clinical Services team at Mater.
You will work closely with hospital staff and patients to deliver a consistently high level of clinical pharmacy service to hospital in-patients, chemotherapy day patients and out-patients. This will include roles in the Mater Cancer Care Centre which provides chemotherapy treatment and care for outpatients, as well as providing a clinical pharmacy service to both public and private inpatient wards. The role will be primarily based at our South Brisbane campus but also supports and works in collaboration with the oncology service to Mater Springfield and Mater Redland.
In all settings, you will provide customers, patients, carers and other health professionals with support and information relating to medication and uphold medication safety practices. This includes but is not limited to:
Screening and ordering chemotherapy from external and internal manufacturing facilitiesChecking prepared medications prior to delivery to clinical areas and patientsCompiling and documenting best possible medication history for hospital inpatientsReconciliation and clinical review of prescribed medicationsManaging supply of inpatient and discharge medications for hospital patients and some outpatientsPreparation of discharge medication and discharge medication informationMedication education and counselling for patients and their carersLiaison with external facilities and community health care providers to ensure continuity of care for individual patientsProviding medication related information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team.This role also provides the unique opportunity to participate in the provision of medications for use in a number of clinical trials as well as the potential for training and work in our on-site cytotoxic and sterile manufacturing facility. The role will also involve some time in the central dispensary including a share of evening, public holiday and weekend shifts on a rostered basis. This is an ideal position for a pharmacist with some experience in haematology and oncology to develop their clinical skills by partnering with an exceptional, multidisciplinary team caring for patients with a wide variety of malignant conditions.
Mater Pharmacy is dedicated to the exceptional care and service of all our patients and customers. We provide a comprehensive pharmacy service and strive to maintain the highest level of professionalism in all our services. In addition to clinical pharmacy services, we provide traditional community pharmacy medicines and retail products to patients, visitors and staff.
About you To be considered for this role you must have:
Bachelor of PharmacyAHPRA registration to practice as a Pharmacist (without restrictions)Previous experience within a clinical / hospital oncology/haematology pharmacy settingPrior experience with CHARM oncology software will be highly regardedPrior demonstrated experience in ward-based clinical pharmacy will be highly regardedThe flexibility to work all shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidaysThe ability to work at Mater Hospital locations including South Brisbane, Redland and Springfield will be highly regardedYou will also demonstrate a professional attitude, effective communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
Please include a short explanation of your relevant experience, abilities and skills in your cover letter.
Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that's because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE Closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th November 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! For further information, please contact Pharmacy Administration on 07 3163 8220.
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