Specialist Medicines Strategy Pharmacist

Position DetailsReference Number 183657
Position Title Specialist Medicines Strategy Pharmacist (Grade 3)
Employment Status Temporary Part Time
Program Enterprise
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 48
Position Summary

• Lead formulary management in conjunction with the Director, Deputy Director of Pharmacy and Purchasing team
• Apply your unique skills to manage the complex pharmaceutical supply chain
• Temporary part time position (48 hours a fortnight) – contract until 1/5/2026

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned in central Geelong, the in North Geelong, the , a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four spanning the Region, that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. and world renowned that that advances health and wellbeing for all.About the facilityThe Pharmacy Department is staffed by 120 EFT staff across the acute site (University Hospital Geelong), the rehabilitation and aged care site (McKellar Centre) and the private hospital (St John of God). The staffing consists of 76 EFT pharmacists, 6 pre-registration pharmacists and support staff. The Department provides clinical pharmacy services, aseptic and oncology preparation, HITH and outpatient services. A high degree of specialisation exists in clinical pharmacy roles, clinical trials, medication safety, medicines information, antimicrobial stewardship and radiopharmacy. Service expansion has included @home pharmacy services.The Pharmacy Department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy education and in the medical course at Deakin University. Pharmacy practice research is a focus with local and collaborative projects with universities, particularly Monash University and other healthcare facilities. Staff are supported for continuing education and postgraduate studies. The SHPA residency program is offered.The Pharmacy is innovative in its approach to practice with electronic discharge prescribing and a robotic dispensing and inventory system and pharmacy @home program expanding. Quality use of medicines and medication safety activities are led by pharmacy across campuses. Pharmacy technicians support clinical pharmacists and undertake sterile and oncology preparation. The Beth Allerton Family Oncology Pharmacy provides a dedicated facility for chemotherapy preparation, clinical trials, outpatient dispensing and patient counselling within the Cancer CentreAbout the role

• Lead and assist pharmaceutical formulary management across Barwon Health
• To oversee the Barwon Health Medicines Strategy and formulary to ensure timely delivery of safe and cost-effective medicines for our patients

About the cultureThe Pharmacy Department has a strong workplace culture of high achievement, positive teamwork and enjoying work. You will work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience.

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates

is an easy commute from all suburbs * Access to employee wellness facility

• A genuine community feel - we look after each other
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers

, and the Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditureTo find out more about the Geelong region, visit our page on the Barwon Health website.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander personWe actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards:We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Desirable: Interest/experience in formulary management
Essential: Excellent communication skills
Desirable: Experience with analytics and reporting.
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Contact Person Dr Greg Weeks
Contact Person Job Title Director of Pharmacy
Contact Number (03) 4215 1591
Alternate Contact Person Sylvia Cuell
Alternate Contact Number
Closing Date 26/04/2024