Senior Pharmacist Team Leader

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Pharmacy services are provided across all West Moreton Health clinical services including Ipswich Hospital, the rural hospitals, outpatient and community services, forensic and secure services and the prison health service. Ipswich Hospital provides a medication service for patients from Medical, Surgical, Intensive Care, Coronary Care, Orthopaedic, Paediatric patients as well as some specialty areas such as Renal, Cardiac, Oncology and Neonatal services.

• Permanent Full-time opportunity!

About the role

This Senior Pharmacist position is responsible for the provision of a broad range of high quality clinical pharmacy services at Ipswich Hospital to achieve excellence in patient care, education and research. 

The pharmacy department provides services to a range of specialties including emergency, intensive care, rehabilitation, maternity, medical, surgical, orthopaedic, palliative care, peri-operative services and paediatric services and includes preparing and supervising the prescribing, distribution, administration and storage of medications throughout the hospital.

The position will work within prescribed professional and ethical standards & evidence-based practice.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Connect- part of the community, empathetic, patient focused, collaborates and builds effective teams to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare services
• Respect- demonstrate acceptance, fairness, compassion, resilience, accountability, interpersonal understanding and manages conflict appropriately
• Excel- innovative, drives results, high level interpersonal, time management, computer and organisational skills, ability to work autonomously as well as under direction to deliver the best patient care. High level clinical pharmacy and experience providing contemporary community services as part of a team.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.