Pharmacist - Infectious Diseases

• Monthly Paid ADO, extra to annual leave (Full-time staff only).
• Reduce taxable income & boost take-home pay with Salary Packaging.
• Excellent leave benefits aligned with NSW Health (State) award.

Provide expertise and support for Infectious Diseases at Westmead Hospital, including clinical support, antimicrobial optimization, and pharmacy services.Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 2
Remuneration: $108,608.12 - $115,143.49 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: WestmeadWhere 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 doingTo provide expertise and support for the provision of specialist Infectious Diseases services at Westmead Hospital. This includes the provision of high quality frontline clinical support; standardisation and optimisation of antimicrobial use; monitor, promote and maintain systems that support the quality and cost-effective use of antimicrobial agents and a reduction in antimicrobial resistance rates, morbidity and mortality. Perform or supervise those tasks of drug distribution necessary to ensure the safe and quality use of medicines. Provide clinical pharmacy services, education and research activities.How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Essential CriteriaQualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by Tertiary Education Institutions e.g Bachelor of Pharmacy. Must satisfy Grade 2 classification as per Health Employees Pharmacists (State) Award.
Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRASelection Criteria * Demonstrated proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with health professionals and external service providers

• Demonstrated extensive experience in hospital pharmacy practice particularly in Infectious Diseases and/or antimicrobial stewardship
• Demonstrated excellent therapeutic knowledge and ability to exercise a high level of initiative in the application of evidence based pharmaceutical principles to clinical practice
• Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change
• Willing to work on weekends, on-call as per departmental rosters

Requisition ID: REQ482016
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, , . * For inquiries about the role, contact Melissa Tao on Melissa.Tao@health.nsw.gov.auPeople 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 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency