Pharmacist

The Role

Work as a part of the relevant Hospital’s Pharmacy Department and Hospital’s Pharmacy Team to provide a comprehensive, efficient, and accountable pharmacy service for hospital inpatients and outpatients.

• Dispense medications for inpatient, outpatient, and discharge supply, in accordance with all legal requirements, and work within the parameters of the various medication access schemes available in public hospitals including the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the Special Access Scheme, Section 100, Clinical Trials, and Early Access Schemes.
• Routinely offer verbal and written medicines information and other supporting health advice to patients.
• Provide information on medications to hospital staff and contribute to the development of their knowledge of medication related issues

The Team

The Statewide Hospital Pharmacy Northwest (the Northwest Hospitals Pharmacy Department) team is comprised of rotational pharmacists and technicians; specialist pharmacists and leadership roles provides high level of pharmacy services to both the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie and the Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe. Our pharmacists work across both sites and collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centred, medicine-related care. With patient safety and professional development at the heart of our ethos, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

The Northwest Hospitals Pharmacy Department is an accredited Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) Resident Training Program Site. The Resident Training Program is a 2-year structured workplace training program designed to support pharmacists to develop their practice from general practice towards Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) Pharmacist Resident recognition. The training program supports the Resident candidate to develop their clinical pharmacy, operational and self-development skills in a supportive environment. The training program is suitable for both early career pharmacists, and also for those more experienced pharmacists that are new to hospital pharmacy practice

Pharmacy careers in the Tasmanian Health Service

Details Of Appointment

Multiple Permanent, full time, shift worker positions available, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary Packaging

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.

Allowances

The following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role.

Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways, including access to our Pharmacy Residency Program.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• 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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
• 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.
• Experienced overseas trained Pharmacist - Provisional Registration with Pharmacy Board of Australia requiring less than 6 months (900 hours) supervised practice to obtain full registration.
• These are not intern positions.

For More Information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Kelly Beswick

Position: Pharmacy Manager NW

Phone number: 0400 130 652

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