Clinical Pharmacist (Grade 1)

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing program

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Excellent working conditions

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Grade 1 to provide clinical pharmacy and operational support across hospital and community settings. You will help ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use while supporting patient flow and continuity of care.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams on medication reconciliation, medicines management, counselling and discharge planning. Ongoing professional development and the AdPha residency pathway are available.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with AHPRA and hospital or clinical pharmacy experience.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy and evidence-based medication management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services including medication reconciliation, medicines management, and discharge planning across sub-acute and inpatient services.
• Support safe, cost-effective medication use through formulary compliance and medication safety activities.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, allied health and pharmacy teams to optimise patient care and ensure timely medication management.
• Contribute to education, service delivery, quality improvement and professional development while supporting students, interns and pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy knowledge

Communication & teamwork

Professional development

Education

Registered Pharmacist with AHPRA

Tools

Hospital pharmacy workflow

Job description

• Join a collaborative, values-driven healthcare environment
• Grow your career with ongoing training and professional development
• Multiple permanent and temporary full-time role available (80 hours per fortnight) with ADOs, five weeks leave and salary packaging

About the role

The Clinical Pharmacist Grade 1 provides clinical pharmacy and operational support services across University Hospital Geelong. This role supports safe, appropriate and efficient medication use while contributing to effective patient flow and continuity of care across hospital and community settings.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver high-quality pharmacy services including medication reconciliation, medicines management, patient counselling and discharge support, while contributing to education, medication safety and service improvement initiatives.

Ongoing and short term contract positions available. There is the ability to apply for an AdPha residency program at Barwon Health.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services including medication reconciliation, medication supply, medicines information, patient counselling and discharge planning across sub-acute and inpatient services
• Support safe and cost-effective medication use through formulary compliance, antimicrobial stewardship, restricted medicine management and medication safety activities
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, allied health and pharmacy teams to optimise patient care and ensure timely medication management
• Contribute to education, service delivery, quality improvement and professional development while supporting students, interns and pharmacy technicians

What we’re looking for

• Registered Pharmacist with AHPRA and hospital or clinical pharmacy experience, preferably within sub-acute or inpatient settings
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy and the ability to support safe, effective and evidence-based medication management
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, reflective practice and a strong interest in education, quality improvement and patient-centred care

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)