
Manager - Clinical Pharmacy (517480)
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The Team:
The North West 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 both the North West Regional Hospital, and 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 North West 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 both the North West Regional Hospital, and 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
The Role:
Manage the provision of a safe and efficient clinical pharmacy service to inpatients of the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) and Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in accordance with practice frameworks established by the Statewide Pharmacy Manager Clinical Pharmacy.
- Coordinate the provision of clinical pharmacy services to hospital patients, aligning service provisions with relevant standards such as the Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) Standards of Practice for Clinical Pharmacy and taking an active approach in aligning clinical service delivery with the requirements of the hospital and the resources available.
- Implement service delivery frameworks such as the Australian Government's Guiding Principles to achieve continuity in medication management (previously the Australian Pharmaceutical Advisory Council or APAC).
- Measure and analyse information on the effectiveness of service provisions and adjust priorities and implement initiatives, undertaking projects and initiatives directed at improving service efficiency, patient care and medication safety.
- Oversee the collection of performance indicators that are reported to pharmacy stakeholders including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and hospital-wide incident reporting.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for clinical pharmacy activities and oversee accreditation for processes relating to clinical pharmacy.
- Supervise team members and provide leadership and performance management
You will need
- Extensive experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy services in a range of practice settings that align contemporary clinical pharmacy service models.
- Experience in leading clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting and demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, and workplace guidelines applicable to the practice of pharmacy in a public hospital , together with experience in management of performance and supervision of teams.
- Track record of using initiative in the implementation of practices and projects directed towards good medication management principles
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Pharmacy Careers in the Tasmanian Health Service
Details of appointment:
Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 28 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 28 March 2026.
- notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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 Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022.
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
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
- A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role (for all Pharmacist positions)
- 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.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
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:
- 517480 Manager - Clinical Pharmacy (NW) HP04 (July 2023)
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep
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.
- only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Kelly Beswick
NW Pharmacy Site Manager
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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.Seniority level
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