AddressVacancy Reference No. 892719
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time Appointment.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
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 04/08/2025.
Position Profile: Are you looking for an opportunity to join a high performing team of enthusiastic people whose purpose is to improve patient care?
About the Medicines and Technology Unit (MTU)
The Clinical Excellence Division is the focal point for clinical policy development, engagement with the clinical workforce and health research.
As a unit in the Clinical Excellence Division, the MTU provides governance frameworks to ensure safe and quality of care for patients involving medicines and health technology. Our team also supports clinical practice improvement programs which use data to review clinical variation and inform quality improvement projects.
Your new role
We are seeking enthusiastic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Senior Pharmacist position.
In this role you will be responsible for operational management of the statewide medicines formulary, including supporting the activities of the WA Medicines Evaluation Panel, and related projects to ensure the quality use of medicines and therapies across the health system.
Duties include (but not limited to):
- Utilising knowledge, skills and experience in therapeutic medicine use and undertake health technology assessments of medicines and therapeutics to support quality use of medicines for WA Health.
- Provides secretariat and project support for the WA Drug Evaluation Panel and associated Expert Advisory Groups.
- Plans, designs, organises, and supports medication management projects for implementation within the WA health system.
- Manages the contract and maintenance of the electronic platform for the Statewide Medicines Formulary.
- Engages with key stakeholders including Hospital Medicines and Therapeutics Committees, senior executives and health professionals across Health Service Providers.
- Supports WA Health in projects and consultations aimed at addressing national safety and medication management initiatives.
- Provides project and research support for other MTU programs of work.
Why should you join our team?
- Being part of a team that is working to improve patient care.
- Being part of a team that delivers on innovative solutions.
- We encourage continuous professional development and upskilling.
- Being part of a team culture that thrives in collaborating with other teams and health professionals to achieve our shared goals.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
Selection Criteria:. For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Kerry Fitzsimons on 08 6373 2***.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
