Clinical Pharmacist (Grade 1)

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Description Join a dedicated and innovative pharmacy team in a supportive teaching hospital environment Opportunity to apply for an AdPha (SHPA) Resident Training Program within Barwon Health Grade 1 Pharmacist full time position (80 hours a fortnight) - part time applications will be considered About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency, and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training, and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.About The Facility Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health, and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.The 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 82 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 Centre.About The Role Undertake and develop your skill set in a range of hospital pharmacy settings within Barwon Health.Responsibilities Include Ensure appropriate drug utilization through implementation of hospital policy and formulary guidelines/restrictions, and through liaison with medical and nursing staff Participate in appropriate ward rounds and planning meetings Participate in the intern and student programs Initiate and participate in clinical pharmacy research projects and present at professional conferences, where appropriate Assist team members in delivering a clinical pharmacy service Ensure all work is complete accurately on time and in accordance with Barwon Health policies and procedures Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. About You Essential:Current registration as a pharmacist with AHPRA Hospital or community pharmacist experience in Australia About The Culture You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly, and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values: respect, compassion, commitment, accountability, and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.Barwon Health Staff Benefits Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 About Geelong Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban, and rural homes Geelong is home to world-class schools and education providers Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula, and the Surf Coast Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes To learn more about the region, click here.Diversity and Inclusion At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.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: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government ( 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr