Senior Pharmacist - Surgical Services

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent - ongoing 

• Full-time – 80 hours per fortnight, with ADO 

• Classification – Grade 3 (SX6-SX81)

• Alfred Location 

• Great Staff Benefits  

DEPARTMENT: 

The Pharmacy Department is a recognised leader in the provision of comprehensive contemporary pharmacy services and has integrated clinical, educational, research and stewardship programs.  This includes unit based and patient centred clinical pharmacy programs supported by established education programs including foundation and advanced training residencies as well as formalised credentialing programs for many innovative clinical roles. The Pharmacy Department prioritises the delivery of excellence in patient care and the development, evaluation and adoption of innovative practices that improve the services provided.   

Alfred Health has a large elective and emergency surgical program consisting of multiple units, including Burns, Acute General Surgery, Breast and Endocrine, Colorectal, Ear, Nose and Throat, Faciomaxillary, Hepatopancreato-Biliary Orthopaedics, Oesophago-gastric/ Bariatric, Plastics, Trauma, Vascular and Urology.

Further information is available at https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health   

POSITION: 

The Senior Pharmacist - Surgical Services position is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to a portfolio of surgical units across Alfred Health. The position will also be responsible for supervision and development of clinical pharmacists working within these services. In addition, the post-holder will work in collaboration with the other Lead and Senior Pharmacists within Surgical Services and other specialties to develop clinical services of all surgical patients. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Registered pharmacist with AHPRA 

• Relevant clinical post-graduate qualification such as Masters in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent 

• Extensive experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy services including experience in surgery

• Experience in perioperative medicine and critical care highly desirable

• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience with a demonstrated understanding of contemporary practice in hospital clinical pharmacy services, QuM and therapeutics  

BENEFITS: 

• Salary packaging 

• Novated leasing 

• Onsite gym 

• Easy public transport access and discounted staff car parking   

If you are interested in this position or would like any further details, please contact Lauren Hunt (Lead Pharmacist - Surgical Services ) on 9076 2061 or email: [email protected]   

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website - applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered. 

Applications close at 11.00 pm on Friday 24th January 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au