Specialist Pharmacist - Correctional Health (Relief) (523269)

Job Description:

The Team:

The successful applicant will work within a team of specialist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians under the direction of the Senior Pharmacist to provide pharmacy services across the area of Correctional Primary Health Services. This includes assisting in the coordination and provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service and working within a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible quality use of medicines across correctional facilities.

Correctional Primary Health Services provides general and specialist healthcare to men and women in prison and has health services in each Tasmanian prison in both Hobart and Launceston. 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.

The Role:

Assist in the coordination and provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service including clinical pharmacy, drug information, medication education, dispensing - including Webster packs - and impresting reviews in the area of Correctional Health to achieve the best possible quality use of medicines in CPHS facilities.

You will need (Up to 3 bullet points)

• Dispensing and medication supply, experience and an interest in the application of that experience in Correctional Health facilities.
• Ability to critically analyse medical and pharmaceutical information and to exercise independent professional judgment.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team with a demonstrated desire and aptitude to deliver practical drug information to medical, nursing, other health professional staff and clients.

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

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately twelve (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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $110,425 to $126,703per annum(Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% 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

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 approved until 17 May 2026, this allowance will be reviewed prior to expiry
• Correctional allowance of 6.5%

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• 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. (delete if no access)
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• 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.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

• 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.

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

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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:

• Generic Specialist Pharmacist - Correctional Health HP03 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic Specialist Pharmacist - Correctional Health HP03 (July 2023) CSU (1).docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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: Cassie Allan
Position: Senior Pharmacist - Correctional
Phone number: (03) 6166 1255
Email address: [email protected]

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