Pharmacist Senior Renal & Med Spec M1

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow's health sector workforce.

As an employer we are seeking to attract and retain a diverse and skilled workforce and we are committed to HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF OUR PEOPLE.

Employment Term

Permanent full-time – commencing ASAP

About your opportunity

Deliver a high level of professional client focused pharmacy service and leadership within an evidence-based, quality and multidisciplinary health care environment. This includes, training, education and research activities to the wards and units serviced by the Pharmacy Department.

Promote safe, effective and efficient use of medicines in keeping with the department's goals and objectives and mission statements for Townsville University Hospital and Health Service.

What we are looking for?:

• A high level of knowledge, expertise and skills in contemporary, evidence-based hospital pharmacy services and an ability to apply this knowledge.
• An ability to work collaboratively and actively participate in a multi-disciplinary team. The ability to implement the APAC Continuum of Care Guidelines in a team environment, so as to provide quality services, support research activity and promote a model of best practice for the benefits of patients and staff.
• A high level of communication, time management and interpersonal skills evidenced through effective consultation, advice provision and assistance to professional peers and other staff in relation to pharmacy services; effective work practice within a multi-disciplinary health care team.
• An ability to train, educate and provide leadership to multidisciplinary staff ensuring that the needs of the pharmacy clients are met in the most efficient, economical & ethical manner.
• Ability to undertake and support quality improvement and research activities.
• Understanding and ability to support THHS strategic values, purpose and vision.
• An ability to contribute to service evaluation and lead change through documented quality and service improvement activities.

Role Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent).
• Proof of qualification, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• A health-related post-graduate qualification and/or enrolment in the SHPA residency program are desirable.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Generous remuneration package value up to $152,775 p.a. comprising and a salary range of $124,435 to $133,901 p.a. (HP4)

Benefits of working for Townsville HHS

• Remuneration - Competitive packages with salary packaging options available.
• Superannuation - Up to 12.75% employer contribution.
• Annual leave loading - 17.5%.
• Attractive salary sacrificing options
• Employee assistance and staff wellness programs
• Supportive and inclusive workplace environment

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Why make the change?

Townsville is one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away.