Operational Pharmacist

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.

• Operational Pharmacist Grade 2 (SX2 - SX5) 
• Full-Time or Part-Time Positions available
• Permanent and Fixed Term positions available
• Located at Alfred Health
• Great Staff Benefits

THE DEPARTMENT

The Pharmacy services operate across all Alfred Health sites and are well recognised nationally and internationally for high quality, innovative, patient-focused services, education and training programmes as well as significant research output.

Operational pharmacy services are an integral part of the Pharmacy department, ensuring safe, appropriate, timely and cost-effective delivery of medication to patients and services across Alfred Health.

THE ROLE

As part of the operational team you will work closely with your fellow team members across the different campuses for the provision of pharmacy services. The operational pharmacist role includes components such as: Inpatient, Discharge and Outpatient dispensary services, Aseptic and Manufacturing services, and Medical Day Unit.

With extensive on-the-job education, training and competency packages, we provide support to staff to upskill in all areas of Pharmacy Operations.

You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams and the operational services to achieve the best medication management outcomes for our patients. You will contribute to improving medication management on a larger scale through contributing to research projects and service & process improvement work as required. As Alfred Health is an academic health centre, you will supervise and mentor local and international students as well as other pharmacy staff.

YOUR SKILLS

• A patient-centred approach to care
• Excellent knowledge, judgement and reasoning
• Excellent communication and time management skills with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise your work and deliver to deadlines
• Problem solving and risk assessment abilities and the ability to use initiative
• Commitment to developing as a clinician through post-graduate study

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• Registered pharmacist with AHPRA
• Minimum of five years pharmacy experience desirable
• Relevant post-graduate qualification desirable

BENEFITS

• Onsite gym
• Child care
• Salary packaging

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, including your resume and cover letter. 

For a confidential discussion please contact Libby Dunkley (Lead Pharmacist - Operations) - Tel: +61 3 9076 2061 or Email: [email protected]; or Belinda Theobald (Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Operations) via [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 the end of Sunday, 11th February 2024.

Recruitment is ongoing with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applicants are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date if required quota is filled.

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 Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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