Pharmacist Grade 3

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Full time fixed term until 3rd January 2025

About the Role
The Pharmacy Senior Clinician undertakes pharmacy specific assessments, plans and implements strategies to support appropriate and quality use of medicines. As the single program Pharmacist you are required to receive referrals from care coordinators and manage a caseload of clients including prioritisation of those most at risk. The Pharmacists will work with and in support of care coordinators and other team members to assist the implementation of client goals. Secondary consult is an integral part of the role, providing advice and support to team members on medications and their management.

Clinical service delivery is undertaken in the clients’ own home and their local community.

• Undertakes Pharmacy specific assessments, and plans and implements appropriate Pharmacy interventions and goals using best practice principles and evidence based practice to achieve Quality Use of Medicines (current national guideline).
• Provides secondary consultation in regard to medications and their management.
• Ensures effective management of Pharmacy aids and equipment to maximise client independence and safety, and minimise organisational risk.
• Ensures regular liaison, communication and consultation with the SVHM Pharmacy department to support integration and maintenance of professional standards and legislative requirements.
• Provides Pharmacy clinical expertise and leadership in clinical/team meetings.
• Participate in Pharmacy specific supervision.

Classifications for this position will range from classification range SX6 - SX81 ($106,688 - $121,477 per annum).

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Pharmacy, or higher degree.
• Current AHPRA registration needs to meet CPD requirements of pharmacist who conducts medication reviews
• Registered (unrestricted) with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
• Minimum of seven (7) years post-graduate experience
• Victorian Drivers License
• Highly developed interpersonal skills that incorporate the qualities of excellent communication and collaboration
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Health Independence Program
This position is part of the Health Independence Program (HIP), which is comprised of four streams: Pain Management, Disability Services, Complex Care/Chronic Disease and Access, Rehab & Clinics. The intent of all HIP services is to deliver improved outcomes for clients and to support hospital demand management and flow, by delivering integrated and coordinated care to clients across the hospital and community interface, reducing duplication and fragmentation of services and ensuring client centred care planning.

This position will be part of the HIP Complex Care and Chronic Disease Service (CC/CD). The key aim of the CC/CD Service is to improve health outcomes for people who either frequently present, or who are at risk of presenting to hospital, because of complex medical and or social issues.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.


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