Senior Pharmacist - Voluntary Assisted Dying
Senior Pharmacist - Voluntary Assisted Dying
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Job Description
Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed Term Part Time Position (48 hours per f/n)
- Pharmacists Grade 3 Year 1-4 (SX6-SX81)
- Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave (pro-rata) & Salary Packaging
- Based at the Alfred and Caulfield campuses servicing all of Victoria
The Department
Alfred Health Pharmacy is a leader in patient-focused care research and education. Operating across 4 sites the department promotes professional development through postgraduate learning research and mentoring.
Learn more: Pharmacy at Alfred Health
Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Statewide Pharmacy Service
Established under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 this service ensures safe and compassionate access to VAD medications. The Statewide Pharmacy Service located at Alfred Health supports patients across Victoriaincluding regional areassometimes requiring overnight travel.
Key Functions
- Compound and dispense VAD medications per legislative requirements
- Pack medications with instructions into prescribed locked boxes
- Educate patients carers and healthcare providers
- Collaborate with VAD Coordinators and Care Navigators
- Handle the return and disposal of unused medications
- Report to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board
In 2024 alone the team visited over 500 patients and continues to grow.
The Role
Part-Time Pharmacist (0.6 EFT 3 days/week until June 2027)
You will:
- Advise and educate medical practitioners about VAD prescribing
- Dispense and provide education on VAD medications
- Visit and support patients and healthcare teams across Victoria
- Deliver tailored care with compassion and professionalism
More information: DHHS VAD Information
Qualifications & Experience required
Essential
- Registered as a Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia via AHPRA
Desirable
- Relevant clinical post-graduate qualification such as Masters in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy services in a hospital or outpatient setting
- Experience in ambulatory care or delivering clinical pharmacy services in the home environment including Home Medication Reviews
- Experience in providing cognitive services to patients as they approach the end of life
- Experience in providing clinical services to patients receiving palliative care
- Extensive hospital pharmacy experience with a demonstrated understanding of contemporary practice in hospital clinical pharmacy services QuM and therapeutics
Key Skills
- Compassionate patient-focused care
- Excellent communication and time management
- Collaborative team approach
- Proactive and detail-oriented
- Current drivers licence and ability to travel
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car and bike parking opportunities deducted pre-tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSporthealth and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens Services
For queries regarding this position please contact Phuc Phan Lead Pharmacist Statewide Pharmacy Service on .
Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website - applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered.
Applications closing 11pm AEST Wednesday 9th of July 2025 .
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
