Specialist Pharmacist - Correctional Health (519542)

Job Description:

The Role:

• Manage the day to day operations of the Correctional Health dispensary located at Risdon Prison, including dispensing of medications, participating in narcotic replacement therapy programs and coordination and checking of dose administration aids.
• Provide dispensary specific training for, and supervision of, pharmacy support staff.
• Maintain appropriate records including medication incident reporting, clinical interventions and near miss incident data.
• Provide a clinical pharmacy service including the provision of drug information reviews of current patient medication profiles and participation in multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate.

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

The Team:

Correctional Primary Health, Risdon Prison, Hobart

Details of Appointment:

Fixed term, part time, day worker position working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• 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 and part time vacancies.

Position Features:

• This position is based at the Risdon Prison Hospital, a high security area. The occupant will have regular daily contact with prisoners in both the outpatient and inpatient areas
• As the Pharmacist of the prison, it is necessary to counsel patients one to one at all sites of the facility. This must be considered in making application for this position
• This position is required to submit annually to the ‘Nursing Director - Group Director - Forensic, Correctional Health & ADS’, a portfolio outlining achievement of continuing professional development in accordance with the requirements of the Pharmacy Board of Australia

Location:

Hobart, Tasmania

Salary:

$101,108 to $119,430 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

• Salary range is in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

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

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $724 per annum for the ability to accrue fund up to five years
  
  
• Post graduate qualification salary advancement where applicable
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $109,964 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

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 skill assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council
• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Possess, or be working towards, post-tertiary qualifications with a significant Clinical Pharmacy or medication management component

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. Crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:

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

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Specialist Pharmacist - Correctional Health HP03 (Feb 2023) HR23 (3).pdf
• Generic Specialist Pharmacist - Correctional Health HP03 (Feb 2023) HR23 (3).docx

Applicant Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply:

*Please note that our application process has changed. Refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures 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.

Please Note:

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information:

Cassie Allan or Josephine Sattler

Position: Senior Pharmacist
Phone: (03) 61661254
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

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