AddressThe Pharmacy Department within Townsville Hospital and Health Service, has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacist to join the team on a Fixed Term Temporary full time basis up to 03/08/2025 with possibility of extension.
Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) to work with us may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme (conditions apply). ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
About your opportunity
Fixed Term Temporary full-time / up to 03/08/2025 with possible extension
The Senior Pharmacist will deliver a high level of professional client focused pharmacy service and leadership within an evidence-based, quality and multidisciplinary health care environment. This includes, training, education and research activities to the wards and units serviced by the Pharmacy Department.
All while promoting safe, effective and efficient use of medicines in keeping with the department's goals and objectives and mission statements for the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
Generous remuneration package value up to $152,775 p.a. comprising:
- Salary range of $124435 to $133,901 p.a. (HP4)
- Annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Skills and experience:
- A high level of knowledge, expertise and skills in contemporary, evidence-based hospital pharmacy services and an ability to apply this knowledge.
- An ability to work collaboratively and actively participate in a multi-disciplinary team. The ability to implement the APAC Continuum of Care Guidelines in a team environment, so as to provide quality services, support research activity and promote a model of best practice for the benefits of patients and staff.
- A high level of communication, time management and interpersonal skills evidenced through effective consultation, advice provision and assistance to professional peers and other staff in relation to pharmacy services; effective work practice within a multi-disciplinary health care team.
- An ability to train, educate and provide leadership to multidisciplinary staff ensuring that the needs of the pharmacy clients are met in the most efficient, economical & ethical manner.
- Ability to undertake and support quality improvement and research activities. Understanding and ability to support THHS strategic values, purpose and vision.
- An ability to contribute to service evaluation and lead change through documented quality and service improvement activities.
Requirements
- Possession of a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent).
- Proof of qualification, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
- A health-related post-graduate qualification and/or enrolment in the SHPA residency program are desirable.
- Rostered overtime and on call are a requirement of this position.
- Variable working hours providing a 7-day extended hour's pharmacy service will be required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Why make the change?
Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef
Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.
