Specialist Pharmacist

Position details

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Sunday 7 September, :55 PMAEST

Award/Classification

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3

Salary

$110,425 to $121,907 pro rata, per annum

Employment Type

Part Time / Permanent

Location:

Level 3, Launceston General Hospital

Pharmacy Careers in the Tasmanian Health Service

Job Description

Join a dynamic and collaborative Pharmacy and Infectious Diseases team dedicated to delivering high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings. As the Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, you will work closely with Infectious Diseases Consultants, Advanced Trainees, medical, pharmacy and nursing staff to provide a contemporary and evidence-based infectious diseases service.

You will play a pivotal role in the governance and daily operations of the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) program, contributing to safe and effective antimicrobial use across the organisation. Your expertise will support the development and review of clinical guidelines, drive quality improvement initiatives, and enhance education for healthcare professionals and consumers.

Launceston General Hospital is Tasmania's second largest hospital. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, LGH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

At the LGH, we foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and professional development, with a strong emphasis on clinical leadership, policy development, and service improvement. The environment is inclusive, respectful, and supportive, encouraging innovation and high standards in pharmacy practice

The Role

Undertake Clinical Pharmacy activities associated with the Infectious Diseases service:

• Act as a pharmacy lead in the review and implementation of improvements to working practices and systems within the Agency in relation to antimicrobial stewardship in accordance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS)
• Act as a senior member of the pharmacy department
• Support the Clinical Pharmacy team
• Support the Statewide Hospital Pharmacy Operations Unit
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation's Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
  
  

Details Of Appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

This position is a job share, required days will be Monday and Tuesdays.

Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 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.
  
  

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 $119,290 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
  
  

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

For more information or to apply please go to Tasmanian Government Jobs
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