Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Pharmacy Team!

This position is responsible for the provision of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service, within a multidisciplinary framework, to clients within prison health services.

• Permanent Full-time opportunity!

Job details

About the role

The position will work within prescribed professional and ethical standards and evidence-based practice, under the guidance of senior pharmacists. This role offers the successful applicant an opportunity to be an integral part of an expanding dynamic team within prison health. You will provide and be accountable for a general level clinical pharmacy service within an allocated prison health service area, on a rotational basis.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and respect for all clients, carers and staff. Demonstrates excellent communication skills to facilitate service provision and development within legal frameworks.
• Core knowledge, expertise and skills in contemporary clinical pharmacy practice and knowledge of hospital pharmacy service delivery and medication management.
• Ability to provide patient care within a healthcare facility utilising high level written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to proactively contribute to team objectives within the pharmacy as well as the broader multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to actively participate in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of internal pharmacy systems,

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Pharmacy tertiary degree that is recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, as conferring eligibility for registration.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• WM662925_09 Pharmacist - Prison Health_RD (PDF, 214KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants