Manager Medicines Supply

Description

The Team:

The Medicines Supply Team at the North West Regional Hosptial and Mersey Community Hospital plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient distribution of medications.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive team environment where every member is valued for their contribution. Our pharmacy team 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.

We are committed to the ongoing development of our pharmacy technician workforce and have been working to establish long term career pathways for everyone in our organisation. We strive to make the pharmacy workplace a positive environment for colleagues, and we want to bring people into our team who demonstrate care, compassion and respect.

The Role

The Manager - Medicines Supply:

• Manages all aspects of operations of the Pharmacy Store at the site, including purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and payment.
• Is responsible for ensuring that the medicines supply chain meets the needs of the site in terms of timeliness, cost effectiveness, and safety.
• Oversees a team of staff undertaking Medicines Supply duties.
• Liaises with suppliers, end users (wards/clinicians) and the Department of Health (DoH).
• Is a member of the senior leadership team supporting the NW Pharmacy Operations
• Works with other Medicines Supply staff across the State to promote a more effective use of statewide resources and to foster pricing effectiveness.
• Implements and supports the directions and policy of the Pharmacy Operations & Logistics Manager - SHP
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details Of Appointment

Permanent full time, day worker (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• 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: $98,255 to $103,069 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
  
  

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.

Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• 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.
  
  

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Experience in healthcare and Pharmacy
• Current Driver’s Licence
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download The Statement Of Duties And Any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement Of Duties

• Manager - Medicines Supply Band 5 (word)
  
  

Application Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)