Rotational Hospital Pharmacist

Rotational Hospital Pharmacist - Slade Pharmacy, Hunter & Mid-Coast Region
Overview

If you love variety, travel, and flexibility in your career, this could be the perfect role for you. In this role you'll have the unique opportunity to visit and work in multiple locations within our network, gaining experience in diverse environments and specialties. This is a chance to combine your career with adventure, stepping into a role that offers something new every day.

Responsibilities

As a Reliever Pharmacist, you will often travel to provide backup support for our pharmacy network in the Hunter and Mid-Coast region by providing Pharmacist coverage during staff leave or periods of increased demand at the following sites:

• Epic Pharmacy Newcastle – Newcastle Private Hospital
• Slade Pharmacy Maitland – Maitland Private Hospital
• Slade Pharmacy Lingard – Lingard Private Hospital
• Slade Pharmacy Toronto – Toronto Private Hospital
• Slade Pharmacy Hunter Valley – Hunter Valley Private Hospital
• Slade Pharmacy Forster – Forster Private Hospital
• Slade Pharmacy Taree – Mayo Private Hospital

Unlike traditional locum roles, which can involve uncertain work schedules and periods of unemployment, this is a stable, permanent position. When not providing relief cover, you'll be based at Newcastle Private Hospital.

Travel allowances, accommodation as well as additional benefits will also be provided where applicable.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across a variety of pharmacy settings and access to multidisciplinary services, including oncology and clinical pharmacy. With the support of our collaborative teams, you will receive the right training and support to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct medication chart reviews and medication reconciliation
• Dispense and supply medication and pharmacy products
• Coordinate patient medication requirements for inpatient stay, day infusions and discharge
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders to ensure excellent customer service to clients and patients
• Support patients, carers, hospital staff and associated employees
• Educate and advise staff and customers on health promotion, disease prevention, drug selection and the proper use of medicines

About You

You are a versatile Pharmacist who thrives in new environments and enjoys travel. Your strong communication skills and ability to adapt make you a great fit for this unique and varied role. Community and newly registered Pharmacists are encouraged to apply as hands-on training will be provided.

Essential Requirements

• General registration with AHPRA, with no restrictions on practice.
• Current drivers' licence and roadworthy vehicle fit for purpose.
• Ability to commit to a frequent travel role.
• Permanent Australian working rights.
• Personal Indemnity insurance.

Desirable Traits & Experience

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Locum or Relief Pharmacist experience

Amazing Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands
• Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
• Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
• Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we'll help you grow with us.
• Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
• Paid Parental Leave and Purchasable Annual Leave: Supporting you both personally and professionally

About Slade Pharmacy

Established as a family business in 1965, Slade Pharmacy is underpinned by 60 years' of pharmacy experience. Slade delivers pharmacy services and best clinical practice through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework.

As part of Icon Group, Slade Pharmacy employs more than 1,100 pharmacists, technicians and support staff. Slade has more than 70 pharmacies across Australia and is dedicated to quality patient care delivered by an experienced team alongside longstanding partnerships with large private hospital groups.

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Our Values

• Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.
• Impact, at Scale: We're Australia's largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you'll know your work is making a difference.
• Connection, at Heart: Our work isn't easy but it's extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.
• Opportunity, at Hand: We're continually innovating. We deliver over 2.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 5 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.

To Apply

Please attach a resume and cover letter showing us why you'd love to join us, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.

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Pre-Employment Health Requirement

Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.

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