Pharmacist - Senior (Persistent Pain)

The primary focus of this role is to deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services to achieve better health outcomes for consumers with Persistent Pain accessing support via specialist Outpatient Clinics. Based in Robina.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Pharmacist - Senior (Persistent Pain) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Apply high level clinical knowledge, skills and professional judgement to optimise pharmacological interventions
• Provide medication information to patients and carers individually or as groups in a clear and empathic way
• Employ appropriate communication techniques when interacting with patients, staff and other healthcare providers
• Provide supervision, support and mentoring to students

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Possession of a tertiary degree in Pharmacy from a recognised tertiary institution
• AHPRA Registration
• While not mandatory, a relevant post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy will be well regarded
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Interstate/International candidates may be eligible (PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline.pdf ) for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) – up $20,000!

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $124 435 - $133 901 per annum

About Us

The Interdisciplinary Persistent Pain Centre offers a broad approach with up-to-date information and advice to assist people to manage their Persistent Pain. The service is made up of a team of healthcare professionals including pain specialists, psychiatrists, addiction specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, and nurses. The team focuses on addressing the impact that pain has on peoples' lives, rather than the cause of their pain. Based at Robina.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 19 February 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC541652

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.