Pharmacist Team Leader - Operating Suite

Position Details
Reference Number 64566
Position Title Pharmacist Team Leader - Operating Suites and Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic
Employment Type Fixed Term Part Time
Entity Monash Health
Department Pharmacy
Location Various Facilities
Position Summary

• Build your critical care and leadership skills in a unique environment
• Grade 3 Pharmacist (Classification SX6 - SX81)
• Fixed Term Part Time 0.4 EFT (Thurs-Fri)

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 Operating Suite and Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic pharmacy team develop and deliver clinical pharmacy services to the Operating Suites, Anaesthetic Assessment Clinics and Acute Pain Services across Monash Health. The team provides leadership of quality use of medicine improvement activities, supports the Formulary and Procurement teams to implement initiatives as well as communicate and manage medicines shortages in the Operating Suites.
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and experienced hospital pharmacist to lead and support the growing team of pharmacists in this part time role.
Day in the Life
Working closely with the Surgical Team Leaders you will lead and develop the clinical pharmacy services in Operating Suites and Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic 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

You will have time allocated 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 either:

• Patrick Lam, Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Casey Hospital, Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre, Pakenham Health Centre, Ph: 03 8768 1855 or
• Jane Booth, Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Workforce, Recruitment, Retention and Wellbeing 0460 327 413

We look forward to hearing from you.
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