Senior Paediatric Pharmacist – 12-Month Fixed Term

Child and Adolescent Health Service; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking experienced Senior Pharmacists to join our team, delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services across Perth Children’s Hospital, Neonatology, and community locations in the Perth Metro area.

As a Senior Pharmacist you will review medication profiles, manage medication-related risks, provide expert drug information, and contribute to the development and evaluation of pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Pharmacy and eligibility for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing evidence-based advice and drug information to patients, carers and health professionals.
• Participating in clinical reviews, case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Providing medication counselling and education to patients and families to support safe and effective use of medicines.
• Supporting the safe supply, storage, handling and administration of medicines across clinical areas.
• Supervising or undertaking the preparation of dispensed and manufactured medicines, including intravenous admixtures, cytotoxic medicines and parenteral nutrition, where required.
• Supporting the professional development of the Pharmacy team through clinical orientation, supervision, education, mentoring and support of pharmacists, interns and students.
• Initiating and contributing to quality improvement, research and service evaluation activities.
• Ensuring pharmacy practice complies with relevant legislation, professional standards, hospital requirements and medication management policies.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Paediatric pharmacy

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking experienced Senior Pharmacists to join our team, delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services across Perth Children’s Hospital, Neonatology, and community locations in the Perth Metro area.

As a Senior Pharmacist you will review medication profiles, manage medication-related risks, provide expert drug information, and contribute to the development and evaluation of pharmacy services.