Clinical Poison Management Specialist

6 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeePoisonManagement Full time $112,409 - $119,173
Job Description

This role involves providing expert advice on poison management and treatment to the public and healthcare professionals. You will be part of a team that receives over 120,000 calls annually and provides critical information to support patient care.

The position requires excellent clinical pharmacy skills, knowledge of pharmacology and toxicology, and the ability to quickly search and accurately interpret electronic medical and drug information.

The centre is located within The Sydney Children's Hospital Network, at The Children's Hospital Westmead. This role will require the successful applicant to work on-site as required especially during their initial training period, however, the centre has established remote working practices and can provide flexible work arrangements.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will interact with members of the public and healthcare professionals by providing phone advice. You will get the opportunity to engage in public health initiatives and be involved in the cutting edge of poisoning management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing clinical information to both health professionals and the general public via the telephone regarding the assessment and treatment of poisoning cases, drug queries and bites and stings.
  • Assessment of patients exposed to various toxins and advice on simple treatment in the home or referral to a Health Care Facility.
  • Advise medical professionals on the management and prognosis of poisonings.
  • Advise on the treatment of bites and stings.
  • Advise on the effects of drugs in pregnancy and lactation.
  • Advise on the effects and interactions of medications.
  • Answer general queries relating to poisoning, pesticides and chemical safety.

Requirements:

  • Full registration as a pharmacist with AHPRA, with no restrictions on scope of practice.
  • Eligible for employment Grade 1/Grade 2 Pharmacist as per the Health Services State Award for Pharmacist.
  • Demonstrated relevant clinical pharmacy experience (including experience in a busy clinical environment).
  • Demonstrated excellent drug information skills and knowledge of pharmacology and toxicology.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly search and accurately interpret electronic medical and drug information.


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