In this role you will perform a variety of pharmacy duties on a rotational basis following appropriate training. This may include providing coverage of pharmacy roles within other specialised pharmacy services. You may lead and/or participate in quality improvement, research and education of self and others.
You will provide a high standard of clinical care in accordance with professional standards, best practice and person-centred care to inpatients, outpatients, and staff of the Department under the general direction and guidance of the Relevant Team Leader or Manager across a range of specialty areas, including Clinical Pharmacy services, Dispensary services and Compounding and Cancer Support Services.
Key Responsibilities: Broad pharmacy experience in a range of complex or critical activities in areas such as dispensing, clinical pharmacy, and manufacturing in a hospital setting. Ability to exercise a high level of initiative in the application of good medication management principles. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to contribute effectively as an active member of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The Team: Statewide Hospital Pharmacy, led by Executive Director Tom Simpson, provides hospital pharmacy services to patients of Tasmania's acute public hospitals through on-site pharmacy departments, and a remote service to the district hospitals.
Services include clinical and specialist pharmacy services, dispensing medications, on-site doses of chemotherapy, involvement in local national and international clinical trials and specialist support services including the telehealth-based Remote Clinical Pharmacy service.
Details of Appointment: Fixed term full time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible and for a period of up to 9 months.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $106,966 to $118,114 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Allowances: You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme. Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum. A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is approved until 17 May 2026, this allowance will be reviewed prior to expiry. Benefits available to eligible candidates: Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees. Professional development and accelerated pathways. Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Eligibility: Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council. Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. For pre-registration (intern) pharmacists: Eligible for Provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Nick Palfrey
Position: Acting Manager, VAD Pharmacy Service
Phone number: 0402 920 477
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