Drug Health Pharmacist

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The Drug Health Pharmacist provides high quality and timely pharmacy services to Drug Health consumers at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). The role works closely with nursing, medical and senior pharmacists to provide services in relation to opioid substitution and addiction treatment programs, and assists with the provision of consultative services and professional advice for other members of the health care team including general practice and community pharmacies across WSLHD

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Essential Requirements:

1. Qualification: Tertiary Education in Pharmacy 
   Registration:  General Registration with Pharmacy Board of Australia

Selection Criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification in Pharmacy, with General registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no restrictions on scope of practice
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Drug and Alcohol pharmacotherapy treatments and service provision.
3. Proven organisation and administrative competence including basic computer literacy and time management skills.
4. Experience with the delivery of pharmacy services in relation to maintenance pharmacotherapy for Opioid and Alcohol dependence.
5. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult, negotiate, and liaise effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.

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For role related queries or questions contact Angelo Barbaro on **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 17th March 2024