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SalaryReference Number 35015
Position Title Senior Infectious Diseases AMS Pharmacist Grade 3/4 Permanent Full Time
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Location All Sites
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- Senior Infectious Diseases AMS Pharmacist
- Permanent Full Time
- Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
- Classification Range: Grade 3/4
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Senior Pharmacist - Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Stewardship role will have a clinical, educational and research focus. It will be responsible for managing and leading the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) program providing advanced pharmaceutical advice relating to antimicrobial use to stakeholders at Peninsula Health.
You will be responsible for the leadership and operational management of the AMS team in collaboration with the Infectious Diseases (ID) Physicians. This position works in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing and other health professionals, to provide drug information and promote rational drug therapy.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Full Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) registration with no restrictions to the scope of practice, or an appropriate pharmaceutical qualification eligible for the registration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Stewardship sections of Standard 3 of the National Standards for Quality and Safety in Healthcare and Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard.
- Demonstrated advanced experience in clinical pharmacy and therapeutics including recent broad range of hospital clinical pharmacy experience.
- Demonstrated advanced level of leadership, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills both within and between healthcare disciplines including the ability to consult, negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Have experience with using electronic medication management, preferably Cerner trained.
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
*Please refer to salary circular Victorian Public Health Sector (Medical
Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
Selection Criteria Essential: • Full Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) registration with no restrictions to the scope of practice, or an appropriate pharmaceutical qualification eligible for the registration.
Desirable: • Demonstrated advanced experience in clinical pharmacy and therapeutics including recent broad range of hospital clinical pharmacy experience.
Essential: • Demonstrated knowledge of Stewardship sections of Standard 3 of the National Standards for Quality and Safety in Healthcare and Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard.
Desirable: • Have experience with using electronic medication management, preferably Cerner trained.
Desirable: • Demonstrated advanced level of leadership, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills both within and between healthcare disciplines including the ability to consult, negotiate and resolve conflict.
Contact Person Marjoree Sehu
Contact Number 0478595809
