Senior Pharmacist Psychiatry

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.

Senior Pharmacist – Alfred Mental and Addiction Health 

• Full-time, ongoing – 80 hours per fortnight, with monthly ADOs
• Classification – Grade 3 Hospital Pharmacist SX6 - SX81
• Award – Victorian Public Sector (Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2025
• Great staff benefits
• The Alfred location
   

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with expertise in Psychotropic medication management, and an excellent understanding of clinical practice approaches to supporting patients with complex mental health issues and/or training and experience working in mental health settings.

ALFRED MENTAL & ADDICTION HEALTH

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) provides specialist care for people suffering from mental illnesses, and addiction disorders. The Program has primary responsibility for residents of inner South Eastern metropolitan Melbourne, but cares for all patients seeking its services. The single most important goal of AMAH is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.

You will work collaboratively with our existing AMAH Senior Pharmacists, Lead Pharmacist and the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best medication outcomes for patients, and provide support and contribute to the overall Pharmacy Service for AMAH.

Services are provided by different teams located at the Alfred Hospital (Commercial Road, Prahran) and at St. Kilda Road Clinic, Alma Road CCU in St. Kilda, Prevention and Recovery care (PARC) based in South Yarra, the Women’s Recovery Network (WReN) at Albert Rd Clinic, the Child & Adolescent service located in Moorabbin, Aged Mental Health based at Caulfield Hospital and headspace services in various locations in Victoria.

PHARMACY DEPARTMENT

The Pharmacy Department works closely with patients, their family and other health services to provide excellent service in the area of medication. Our departments' priorities are to provide information on medication safety, cost-effective use of medication for patients and deliver specialised pharmacy expertise at important points of a patient's recovery or treatment process. The Pharmacy Department at Alfred Health provides a dynamic and innovative clinical pharmacy service to ensure Alfred Health patients receive the best pharmacy care possible. The pharmacy service to AMAH is extensive and includes several pharmacist-led initiatives and programs.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working closely with the Lead Pharmacist AMAH, the post holder will provide progressive advanced level patient-centred care. The Senior Pharmacist – AMAH will lead clinical services, and new or emerging initiatives; support the broader AMAH program; and be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services, secondary consultation, education as well as contribution to medication safety and quality and oversight of pharmacy related matters. This includes the supervision and development of Clinical Pharmacists, trainees and students. Research is an essential part of pharmacy services at Alfred Health. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the research and educational activities of the AMAH program as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Registered pharmacist with AHPRA.
• Relevant clinical post-graduate qualification such as Masters in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent.
• Completion of a specialist qualification, or completion or progression towards a PhD in a relevant area of study highly desirable.
• Recognition as an ANZCAP registrar or consultant, or equivalent, in the specialty of Mental Health highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in the provision of an advanced clinical pharmacy service in Mental Health and Addictions, and demonstrated understanding of contemporary practice in hospital clinical pharmacy services, quality use of medicines and therapeutics.

BENEFITS

• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Onsite gym
• Easy public transport access and staff car parking
• Child Care services
• Wellbeing initiatives

For more information or a confidential discussion about this position, please contact either:

Viandro Borja, Lead Pharmacist Mental and Addiction Health, Telephone (03) 9076 7932 or Email [email protected] or Diana Sandulache, Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Workforce and Culture, Telephone (03) 9076 8795 or Email [email protected]

Applications close at 11.00 PM on Sunday 5th of May 2024

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website - applications forwarded to the contact email addresses will not be considered. Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

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