Pharmacist - Team Leader - General Medic

Position Details
Reference Number 64462
Position Title Pharmacist - Team Leader - General Medicine
Employment Type Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time
Entity Monash Health
Department Pharmacy
Location Monash Medical Centre Clayton, Moorabbin Hospital
Position Summary

• Working across Monash Medical Centre (Clayton) and Moorabbin Hospital
• Grade 3 Pharmacist (Classification SX6 - SX81)
• 12 month fixed term position, full time/part time hours considered

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful
Our Journey
More than 400 of us work in our Pharmacy Team, providing clinical, operational and quality Pharmacy services to patients in our hospitals and community settings. We are a diverse group of professionals, focused on achieving the best outcomes and experiences for our community.
The General Medicine Pharmacy team is highly regarded, providing exceptional and innovative holistic patient-centred care. The team provides clinical pharmacy services at Monash Medical Centre and Moorabbin Hospital to General Medicine patients.
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and experienced hospital pharmacist to lead the service and support the General Medicine pharmacy team in this part time permanent role.
A Day in the Life
Working closely with the Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy and the other Pharmacy Team Leaders, you will lead and develop the clinical pharmacy services in General Medicine to provide expertise in medication management within a multidisciplinary team. In this important role you will:

• Support, guide and work alongside your team members to provide a consistently safe, high quality, efficient and effective service
• Coordinate daily workflow, staffing and priorities
• Support the training of pharmacy staff and students, with assistance from our team of Clinical Educators
• Ensure relevant key performance targets are met or exceeded
• Participate in research and quality improvement activities

Each week you will have a day so that you can focus on team management tasks, developing your team members and honing your own leadership and management skills.
About You
You already have significant hospital pharmacy, clinical and leadership experience with proven abilities in developing and implementing new services and in assessing quality improvements. You are highly professional, lead by example and role-model expectations to others. Your positive approach is infectious and people enjoy working with you. A Relevant postgraduate qualification, such as Master of Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent, or Advanced Pharmacy Practice Stage 2 or Stage 3 will be highly regarded. You can also demonstrate:

• A proactive, organised and energetic approach to your work
• Adaptability and ability to drive innovation and influence others
• Commitment to research, education and professional contribution
• Current AHPRA registration as a Pharmacist

In Return
You’ll be joining a pharmacy department that supports your development, including through in-house learning programs and attendance at relevant forums and conferences. Our Team Leaders also have opportunities to act up as Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy to provide leave cover and enable professional development of our Team Leaders. Our Pharmacy leadership team is highly regarded and will work with you to further develop your skills and expertise, positioning you for potential advancement down the track.
Monash Health is a great place to work
In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free vaccinations
• private health insurance at discounted rates
• health imaging services
• + more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are only accepted if they are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.
Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
For a confidential discussion about your suitability for this role please contact:

• Silvana Pignataro, Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Monash Medical Centre and Technician Development, Ph: 03 9594 2359

We look forward to hearing from you.
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