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The Team :

The Clinical Pharmacy team within the Department of Health Tasmania is a dynamic and expanding group committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care across inpatient and outpatient settings at Mersey Community Hospital. With a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, policy development, and continuous improvement, the team fosters a supportive and forward-thinking environment where leadership and innovation are encouraged.

The Team :

The Clinical Pharmacy team within the Department of Health Tasmania is a dynamic and expanding group committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care across inpatient and outpatient settings at Mersey Community Hospital. With a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, policy development, and continuous improvement, the team fosters a supportive and forward-thinking environment where leadership and innovation are encouraged.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive team environment where every member is valued for their contribution. Our pharmacy team collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centred, medicine-related care. With patient safety and professional development at the heart of our ethos, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

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The Role :

• Team Leader - Clinical Pharmacy - Mersey Community Hospital, Latrobe.
• The Team Leader – Clinical Pharmacy acts as an expert in the provision of clinical pharmacy services, providing advice and support across a broad range of clinical pharmacy issues to both internal and external stakeholders and participates as a member of the Tasmanian clinical pharmacy management team and provide leadership in the design, operation, and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services, policy review, training and project work as required.
• The Team Leader – Clinical Pharmacy works independently under the broad supervision and direction of the relevant pharmacy service manager, in conjunction with the regional management team, in the coordination of a multidisciplinary pharmacy team, incorporating the allocation of human resources and provision of professional leadership, professional development and direction.
• The Team Leader – Clinical Pharmacy leads the provision of a high standard pharmacy service to inpatients and outpatients of the Tasmanian Health Service and ensure practices are regularly reviewed and adapted to comply with legal requirements, professional ethics, and Departmental and hospital policies.
• The Team Leader – Clinical Pharmacy will take a lead role in coordinating extended hours pharmacy services including rostering, planning, development of policy and training materials, performance appraisals and the development of staff competencies where relevant.

Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

You will need to :

Operate independently in the provision of complex pharmacy activities to patients of the Tasmanian Health Service by demonstrating advanced knowledge, skills and experience relevant to pharmacy practice and provision of pharmaceutical information and providing professional advice and consultancy services to other disciplines and the public.Supervise pharmacy teams under the broad delegation of the relevant pharmacy service manager, including direction of work priorities and practices; monitoring workflow; management of staff, professional supervision and development, performance appraisal and implementing programs and strategies to address identified training needs (including within an extended hours framework as appropriate).Lead, Initiate and participate in the development and monitoring of policies and standard operating procedures for clinical pharmacy services.

Note : - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment :

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

Position is located at Mersey Community Hospital, Latrobe.

notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary : $123,717 to $134,336 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging :

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances :

Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and / or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available :

Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annumA market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role.

Benefits available to eligible candidates :

Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.Professional development and accelerated pathways.A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility :

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Registered with the Pharmacy Board of AustraliaRegistration / licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration / licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration / licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable :

Current Driver's LicenceRecognition at either Registrar or Consultant level with the Australian & New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) in a relevant discipline or relevant postgraduate qualification in pharmacy and / or management

Note : - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Position Features :

Participation in an on call and weekend roster, with other pharmacists, for out-of-hours provision of pharmacy services is required.The position may be recruited as Day Work or Shift Work.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties :

Team Leader - Clinical Pharmacy HP04 (WORD)

Application Guide :

Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to apply :

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information :

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name : Serena Loring

Position : Acting Manager Clinical Pharmacy

Phone number :

Email address : [KB1]

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