Pharmacy Technician Trainee

North Metropolitan Health Service / East Metropolitan Health Service / Child and Adolescent Health Service
Location: Nedlands/Stirling/Perth
Closing Date: 2024-05-03 4:00 PM
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-This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) across North Metropolitan Health Service (Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Osborne Park Hospital), East Metropolitan Health Service (Royal Perth Hospital) and Child and Adolescent Health Service (Perth Children’s Hospital).Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2025.Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.About this roleThis role contributes to optimum patient care by assisting with the dispensing of medicines, drug repackaging, related clerical and stores procedures. Trainee technicians are required to rotate through all functional areas of the pharmacy to perform the full range of duties under the direct supervision of Pharmacy Technicians.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check depending on site requirements. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:What we are looking forHighly capable and values-driven individuals to join our dynamic Pharmacy teams at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital and Perth Children’s Hospital. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS, EMHS and CAHS values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. We aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Aoife Ramsay on 08 6457 2334.Area ProfilesSir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical services including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery, and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State - and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) provides specialist health care services for the community in the north metropolitan area and is located in Stirling, 14 kilometres from the Perth central business district. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of specialist health care services for the north metropolitan suburbs. The services at OPH are provided by three main specialties consisting of Rehabilitation and Aged Care Services and Younger Adult Rehabilitation, Surgical Services and Women’s & Newborn Services. Each of these specialties has a dedicated Allied Health Services Team.Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 5,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.What we offerIn addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information

. * Generous salary packaging

• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Discounted public transport
• A smoke free environment
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location-based allowances

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.Want to know more about this role?We encourage you to contact Aoife Ramsay on 08 6457 2334.Ready to join our team?Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Your application should include:

• A statement addressing selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF).
• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.NMHS, EMHS and CAHS are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.