Lead Pharmacist (Medicine) - [Archived Advertisement]

Health
Canberra Hospital and Health Services
Clinical Support Service
Pharmacy

Health Professional Level 4

Salary Range: $100,462 - $108,140  (PN: 28945)

ACT Health is a values-led Directorate. Our values guide our day-to-day actions, behaviours, decisions and communications to successfully deliver the best services to meet the needs of our community. They were developed by us, for us and are unique to our work. Canberra Hospital and Health Services (CHHS) provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services to the ACT and surrounding region. The key strategic priority for acute services is to deliver timely access to effective and safe hospital care services. The hospital delivers a full range of medical, surgical and obstetric services, including complex procedures in areas such as cardiac surgery, neurosurgery and neonatal intensive care. Strong links exist between hospital and community-based services, as many of the operational divisions deliver services across the continuum of care to ensure continuity of care for patients. The community based services of ACT Health include early childhood, youth and women’s health; dental services, rehabilitation and community care; mental health and alcohol and drug services. In addition, justice health services are provided within the Territory’s’ detention facilities. ACT Health is a partner in teaching with the Australian National University, the University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. The Clinical Support Services (CSS) division provides support services across the clinical divisions within Canberra Hospital and Healthcare Services. CSS encompasses a mix of disciplines, including: Pharmacy; Biomedical Engineering; Acute Support Services; Medical Physics and Radiation Engineering; Nursing Operational Support.

Overview of the work area and position: The Canberra Hospital and Health Services (CHHS) Pharmacy Department have a dynamic, talented team of approximately 100 staff, including: pharmacists, technicians and administration staff. The department provides a range of clinical services to inpatients and outpatients including a number of specialised services. The pharmacy team charter is “Our competent and professional team will provide a contemporary and forward thinking pharmacy service that gives the best patient focused care possible and is valued by the ACT health community”. Under the broad direction of the Deputy Director of Pharmacy (Clinical), the Lead Pharmacist for Medicine will work closely with a team of dedicated and skilled technicians and pharmacists to deliver a safe, efficacious and patient centred service. The responsibility of this position is to provide leadership, management, and coordination of the clinical pharmacy services to the medical specialty areas. This position will also include advanced clinical, education, research and quality improvement roles. The position holder will also integrate into the CHHS Pharmacy team and will provide a range of pharmacy services on weekends, after hours and public holidays as rostered, including on call.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Mandatory: Be registered (or be eligible for registration) as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy, Management, Education or Research, or equivalent work experience (supported by the development of an Advance Pharmacist Practice Portfolio); significant experience of working within the area of medicine. Desirable: The Society of Hospital Pharmacist of Australia (SHPA) membership; research experience and/or publication in peer reviewed journals; project management experience and a current driver’s licence. Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police check; if practising clinically (providing direct clinical care to patients or supervising staff providing direct clinical care to patients) as an allied health professional in any capacity at any time in ACT Health facilities, the person occupying this position will be required to comply with ACT Health credentialing requirements for allied health professionals. Initial credentialing is completed following a pre-offer for a position, prior to any appointment being made.

Contact Officer: Hameda Lane (02) 6244 2121hameda.lane@act.gov.au

For further information, please visit www.health.act.gov.au

Applications Close: 17 May 2018