Pharmacist Grade 3

Job Description:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Friendly and supportive team environment
Full time (part time will be considered) fixed term until 3rd October 2025

About the Role

You will undertake pharmacy specific assessments plan and implement strategies to support appropriate and quality use of medicines for clients in the community.

As the single program Pharmacist you are required to receive referrals from care coordinators and manage a caseload of clients. The Pharmacist will work with and in support of care coordinators and other team members to assist the implementation of client goals. The pharmacist will ensure effective management of Pharmacy aids and equipment to maximise client independence and safety.

Secondary consult is an integral part of the role providing advice and support to team members on medications and their management.

• Undertake Pharmacy specific assessments and plan and implement appropriate Pharmacy interventions and goals
• Provide secondary consultation in regard to medications and their management
• Ensure effective management of Pharmacy aids and equipment to maximise client independence and safety.
• Provide Pharmacy clinical expertise and leadership in clinical/team meetings.
• Participate in Pharmacy specific supervision.

Classifications for this position will range from classification range SX6 SX81 ($108820.40 $123905.60 per annum).

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or higher degree.
• Current AHPRA registration needs to meet CPD requirements of pharmacist who conducts medication reviews
• Registered (unrestricted) with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
• Victorian Drivers License
• Postgraduate qualification in Hospital/Clinical Pharmacy from a recognised institution or society e.g. Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (SHPA) or Credentialed to conduct medication reviews (Australian Pharmacy Council.
• Knowledge of St Vincents Patient Management and Information Technology systems and databases would be an advantage
• Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain

What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutionsfocused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement

About Complex Care and Chronic Disease (CC/CD)
The key aim of the CC/CD Service is to improve health outcomes for people who either frequently present or who are at risk of presenting to hospital because of complex medical and or psychosocial issues. Clinical service delivery is undertaken in the clients own home and their local community.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact Details

Natalie Pollard

Respectfully no agencies please.

This position is part of the Health Independence Program (HIP) which is comprised of four streams: Pain Management Disability Services Complex Care/Chronic Disease and Access Rehab & Clinics. The intent of all HIP services is to deliver improved outcomes for clients and to support hospital demand management and flow by delivering integrated and coordinated care to clients across the hospital and community interface reducing duplication and fragmentation of services and ensuring client centered care planning.

This position will be part of the HIP Complex Care and Chronic Disease Service (CC/CD). The key aim of the CC/CD Service is to improve health outcomes for people who either frequently present or who are at risk of presenting to hospital because of complex medical and or social issues. CC/CD currently consists of multidisciplinary teams based at SVHM Fitzroy and at North Richmond Community Health Hub. Clinical service delivery is undertaken in the clients own home and their local community.

The role is accountable to

• HIP Complex Care and Chronic Disease Manager for all operational responsibilities.

• The Manager of the Pharmacy Department SVHM for clinical governance.

The Pharmacy Senior Clinician undertakes pharmacy specific assessments plans and implements strategies to support appropriate and quality use of medicines. Pharmacy intervention will support the health wellbeing and selfmanagement of any client accessing HIP services

As the single program Pharmacist you are required to receive referrals from care coordinators and manage a caseload of clients including prioritisation of those most at risk. The Pharmacists will work with and in support of care coordinators and other team members to assist the implementation of client goals. The pharmacist will ensure effective management of Pharmacy aids and equipment to maximise client independence and safety.

Secondary consult is an integral part of the role providing advice and support to team members on medications and their management. Active participation in the multidisciplinary case conference is a requirement of the role. The Pharmacy Senior Clinician responsibilities involve the coordination and liaison with SVHM Pharmacy department and relevant external Pharmacy bodies (e.g. SHPA and PSA) and supporting professional development activities. This includes liaison with the Senior Pharmacist Medication Safety and Strategy as required for any pharmacy specific matters.

• Undertakes Pharmacy specific assessments and plans and implements appropriate Pharmacy interventions and goals using best practice principles and evidence based practice to achieve Quality Use of Medicines (current national guideline).
• Provides secondary consultation in regard to medications and their management across Complex Care Service and the ALERT Program.
• Ensures regular liaison communication and consultation with the SVHM Pharmacy department to support integration and maintenance of professional standards and legislative requirements.
• Ensures regular review of Pharmacy Service caseload and client prioritisation.
• Ensures effective management of Pharmacy aids and equipment to maximise client independence and safety and minimise organisational risk.
• Actively participates in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the CCS Pharmacy Service and/or identifies supports or leads Pharmacy specific quality improvement activities.
• Provides Pharmacy clinical expertise and leadership in clinical/team meetings.
• Participate in Pharmacy specific supervision.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of team members colleagues key stakeholders and external service providers.

• Assessment and management of medication related risk issues including timely documentation of the plan and escalation.

• Perform within HIP guidelines and specific service guidelines ensuring that care is provided in accordance with the SVHM HIP model of care.
• Ensure all documentation client records and activity recording are completed and managed in a timely manner consistent with SVHM and HIP policies and procedures legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality initiatives team processes discipline specific service improvements and service development activities.
• Demonstrate accountability to HIP through professional communication active participation information sharing evaluation statistical / data collection and analysis.
• Meet Activity Based Funding target requirements.

General

• Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM
• Comply with all SVHM policies procedures by laws and directions
• Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct
• Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed
• Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process
• Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business
• Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions
• Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance

Clinical Quality and Safety

• Attend clinical orientation upon commencement
• Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover
• Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken
• Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures
• Complete annual clinical competencies
• Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work
• Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner
• Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team
• Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of daytoday work

Person Centred Care

• Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format
• Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care
• Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback

Health and Safety

• Protect the health and safety of self and others complying with all health and safety related policies procedures and directions

• Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually

• Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
• Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement
• As required comply with fittesting and PPE requirements
• Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards
• Report any hazards near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman
• Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes

The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:

• Capability

• Demonstrated behaviour

• Personal

• Personal effectiveness

• Takes responsibility for accurate timely work results

• Learning Agility

• Identifies personal development needs and seeks information from a range of sources

• Outcomes

• Patient/Resident/client centred

• Strives to meet and exceed expectations demonstrating sound judgement

• Innovation and Improvement

• Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processes

• Strategy

• Driving Results

• Manages own work load to deliver results

• Organisational Acumen

• Understands the interdependencies between units/departments

• People

• Working with and Managing others

• Takes responsibility for ensuring productive efficient teamwork

• Collaboration

• Works collaboratively within and outside the team

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or higher degree.
• Current AHPRA registration needs to meet CPD requirements of pharmacist who conducts medication reviews

• Registered (unrestricted) with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
• Victorian Drivers License

• Minimum of seven (7) years postgraduate experience
• Postgraduate qualification in Hospital/Clinical Pharmacy from a recognised institution or society e.g. Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (SHPA) or Credentialed to conduct medication reviews (Australian Pharmacy Council.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise through knowledge of research new developments and evidencebased practice in discipline specific and related areas.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills that incorporate the qualities of excellent communication and collaboration
• Highly developed skills of organisation planning and problem solving
• Ability to identify and build relationships with key stakeholders to the position
• Welldeveloped ability to build rapport with clients and achieve behaviour change

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Code of Conduct:

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