Specialist Pharmacist - Infectious Diseases (520511)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tasmania seeks an Infectious Diseases Pharmacist to enhance antimicrobial stewardship and clinical practices. The role involves collaboration with medical staff, leading quality improvement, and providing education. Applicants must possess a Pharmacy qualification, experience in infectious diseases, and be registered with the Pharmacy Board. This permanent part-time position offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development allowances

Travel and relocation assistance

Access to fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a pharmacist in clinical settings.
• Experience in antimicrobial medications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements in antimicrobial stewardship.
• Support the Clinical Pharmacy team.
• Contribute to Quality & Safety processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Education and training skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Pharmacy

Current registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

Job description

The Team:

Join a dynamic and collaborative Pharmacy and Infectious Diseases team dedicated to delivering high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient settings. As the Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, you will work closely with Infectious Diseases Consultants, Advanced Trainees, medical, pharmacy and nursing staff to provide a contemporary and evidence-based infectious diseases service.

You will play a pivotal role in the governance and daily operations of the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) program, contributing to safe and effective antimicrobial use across the organisation. Your expertise will support the development and review of clinical guidelines, drive quality improvement initiatives, and enhance education for healthcare professionals and consumers.

Launceston General Hospital is Tasmania’s second largest hospital. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, LGH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

At the LGH, we foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and professional development, with a strong emphasis on clinical leadership, policy development, and service improvement. The environment is inclusive, respectful, and supportive, encouraging innovation and high standards in pharmacy practice

The Role:

Undertake Clinical Pharmacy activities associated with the Infectious Diseases service:

• Act as a pharmacy lead in the review and implementation of improvements to working practices and systems within the Agency in relation to antimicrobial stewardship in accordance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS)
• Act as a senior member of the pharmacy department
• Support the Clinical Pharmacy team
• Support the Statewide Hospital Pharmacy Operations Unit
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

You will need:

• Proven wide experience in practicing as a pharmacist, including both dispensing and clinical pharmacy practice, together with experience in an infectious disease setting with well-developed current knowledge relating to antimicrobial medications.
• Demonstrated experience working as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team, together with proven problem solving and conflict resolution skills to resolve practice-based issues and interpersonal conflict amongst team members.
• Experience in providing education and training to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, and developing and implementing programs and policies which improve multidisciplinary medication management.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

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Details of appointment:

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

This position is a job share, required days will be Monday and Tuesdays.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:$110,425 to $121,907 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
• A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Position Features:

• Occasional intra and interstate travel may be required
• Participate in a roster with other pharmacists for out-of-hours pharmacy services as needed

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.
• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
• For pre-registration (intern) pharmacists: Eligible for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Specialist Pharmacist - Infectious Diseases HP03 (word)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Tina Hodgetts
Phone number: 03 6777 6733
Email address:[e-mail]

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