The Team:

The Senior Rotational Pharmacist will be based at the in the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) and will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of specialty areas. These include both inpatient and outpatient services such as: paediatrics, intensive care, acute medicine, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, compounding and cancer services, rehabilitation and sub-acute services.

In addition to hospital-based rotations, the pharmacist will also participate in the Virtual Care Pharmacy Service, which encompasses innovative models of care such as Hospital in the Home, Care@home, and other emerging virtual care initiatives. These services currently operate across multiple locations, including LGH precinct, off-site locations and may expand further in response to community needs.

The role may also involve providing remote virtual support to services in North-West and Southern regions of Tasmania, with occasional intrastate travel required to support these areas.

All pharmacy services within the department work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to deliver excellence in healthcare, with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for consumers, supporting the healthcare workforce, and enhancing the wellbeing of the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

Perform a variety of pharmacy duties on a rotational basis following appropriate training. This may include providing coverage pharmacy roles within other specialised pharmacy services. Lead and/or participate in quality improvement, research and education of self and others.

Provide a high standard of clinical care in accordance with professional standards, best practice and person-centred care to inpatients, outpatients, and staff of the Department under the general direction and guidance of the Relevant Team Leader or Manager across a range of specialty areas, including Clinical Pharmacy services, Dispensary services and Compounding and Cancer Support Services.

You will need to:

• Deliver high standard pharmacy care to patients ranging in clinical and social complexity across scope of service areas, assuming professional responsibility consistent with a senior clinical position.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver best practice pharmacy services or programs relevant to outpatient and inpatient care.
• Provide professional supervision, guidance, support or education to assist with orientation, supervision and clinical competency training for interns, level 1-2 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other health professionals.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Pharmacy Careers in the Tasmanian Health Service

Details of appointment: Allied Health Professional, Level 3

Permanent full time, shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• In addition a market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is approved until 17 May 2026, this allowance will be reviewed prior to expiry

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.
• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Senior Rotational Pharmacist HP03 (October 2023) CSU (1) (1).PDF

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Tina Hodgetts
Position: Pharmacy Support Officer
Phone number: 03 6777 6733
Email address: [email protected]

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