Regional Lead Pharmacist

Statewide Clinical Support Services, SA Pharmacy, Port Lincoln
Salary AHP-4 $112,625 - $122,610 p.a.
Full-time, Ongoing position
About the role
The Regional Lead Pharmacist is responsible for the day to day management of the designated Pharmacy Service and any associated sites in line with SA pharmacy strategic priorities and their Regional Local Health Network (RLHN) strategic goals.
They are responsible for the coordination, orientation, training, education, development and supervision of staff within these areas to ensure high quality, cost effective and patient responsive services are provided to all patients.
The Regional Lead Pharmacist is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive and complex range of professional services for patients of the designated area as well as the provision and supervision of designated pharmacy services. The incumbent works to optimise outcomes for patients and ensures that quality, cost effective and patient responsive services are provided in accordance with site, local health network, SA Pharmacy and Department of Health policies and procedures, PBS regulations, state and federal legislation and contemporary pharmacy practice standards.
The Regional Lead Pharmacist is responsible for the day-to-day management of the designated Pharmacy Services and the coordination, development and supervision of other professional staff, support staff, intern pharmacists and students. The Regional Lead Pharmacist contributes to the services teaching and training program and is responsible for orientation, education, training and supervision to graduates, students, support staff and professional staff assigned to the Service.
The Regional Lead Pharmacist contributes to the development of, and ensures conformance with, health service drug policy and pharmacy policy and procedures relating to the use of drugs through active membership on relevant committees and working parties, which may be site, , LHN, or Statewide.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent
Registered or eligible for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
About us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.
What we offer
Attractive salary packaging available
17.5% Leave loading applied to your annual leave
Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
Essential Requirements:
Diversity and inclusion: Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information:
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits and employer superannuation contributions.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.
Job ref: 852317
Enquiries to:
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Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Monday 29th January 2024
Attachments
852317 RD Regional Lead Pharmacist - EOI.pdf
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