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Form of work Senior Pharmacist - Statewide Addiction and Mental Health Centre
Full time, fixed term - initial 2-year contract
Located in Richmond (close to city and public transport)
Key leadership role in Australia's leading addiction treatment, research and education centre
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
The Victorian Government has recently appointed Turning Point, Eastern Health Australia’s leading addiction treatment, research and education centre, to be the Statewide lead and eastern region clinical network provider for the new state-wide specialist service to support Victoria’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Services as well as community alcohol and other drug (AOD) services to provide integrated care for people living with co-occurring mental illness and substance use or addiction. This new service will lead innovative, high impact, interdisciplinary, addiction and mental health research and education and support the delivery of expert primary and secondary consultation for people with the most complex needs, across Victoria’s transformed Mental Health and Wellbeing System.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacist to join the Leadership Group and make a major contribution to the establishment of services and programs linked to the newly created state-wide service for people living with mental illness and substance use or addiction.
This is a key pharmacist role at Australia's leading addiction treatment, research and education centre.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Extensive experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy service to patients with mental illness and addiction. Knowledge and experience in the domains of alcohol and drug treatment and/or experience in tertiary or primary mental health settings.
Sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant aspects of hospital pharmacy. In particular, demonstrated ability to practice in accordance with Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) Guidelines.
Demonstrate commitment to optimum patient focused care and professional practice
Developed staff supervision including undergraduate education
Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure, to meet time constraints and determine work priorities and a high level of organisational skills
Demonstrated leadership, negotiation and decision making skills
Demonstrated ability to manage change and quality improvement activities
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to build relationships and work in partnerships
Author of published peer reviewed publications
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment .
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here !
Diverse and engaging career opportunities
Friendly & supportive team
Flexible working hours
Salary packaging options
Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Applications will be screened upon receipt
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team .
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Contact Person
Kayin CHAN
Contact Number
(03) 9871 3520
Closing Date
30/04/2023
