Grade 1 Clinical Pharmacist (Rotational)

Job Description

Career Opportunities: Grade 1 Clinical Pharmacist (Rotational) (46831) Requisition ID 46831 - Posted - On Going Period (L) - On Going Full Time (FT) Reference Number: 46831: Grade 1 Clinical Pharmacist Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg. About the Pharmacy Department: The Pharmacy Department operates across five campuses and has a strong vision to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care to our patients – with a clear focus on research, medication safety and clinical excellence. The department comprises over 100 pharmacists and 30 technicians to provide clinical, operational, quality and informatics services with a strong focus on workforce culture and commitment to professional development. We are currently undergoing a period of expansion which provides unique opportunities for specialisation appealing to those applicants wishing to challenge themselves and advance practice including pharmacist and technician advanced-scope roles, collaborative multidisciplinary programs and services, medicine stewardship and virtual care. About the Role: A full-time opportunity exists for a Grade 1 Clinical Pharmacist to join the team at Northern Health. This role will require work over 10 days (80 hours) per fortnight - Monday to Friday at the Northern Hospital with potential to work at other sites of Northern Health as required. The Clinical Pharmacist has responsibility for the provision of clinical pharmacy services across Northern Health’s acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services. They will ensure excellence in client care, evidence-based practice, and service improvement and risk management. The Clinical Pharmacist is primarily responsible for the pharmaceutical review of medications prescribed at Northern Health in accordance with all relevant legislative, PBS, practice standards and accreditation requirements. The pharmacist will report to and work closely with their line manager to monitor, evaluate and develop their service area. To be successful in this role you will have: Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent qualification Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) Commitment to evidence-based and client-centered care Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Angela Given, Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Clinical on (03) 8405 2474. Applications close 29 January 2025. Why work at Northern Health? We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes: Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space State of the art facilities and campus partnerships A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’ Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library For a glimpse of life at NH, click here. Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged. All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza. #J-18808-Ljbffr