Pharmacist Grade 2 en Svha

Job Description:

Position Description

St Vincent’s Hospital Pharmacy Department pharmacy services are decentralised, and are provided from several satellite pharmacies located in patient treatment areas. We provide pharmacy services to inpatients, outpatients and correctional facilities. The pharmacist is a member of the multidisciplinary 
health care team which delivers care in a patient focused manner. 

POSITION PURPOSE
This position is a member of the pharmacy team and has the responsibility of providing comprehensive high quality pharmacy services to the areas rostered. Patient centred care will be provided in line with local policy, best practice standards and legislative requirements resulting in safe, high quality care for the 
patient. The pharmacy service is decentralised and areas of service include acute and sub-acute wards, central Pharmacy, Outpatients Pharmacy, Oncology Pharmacy, theatres and pre-admission clinics, Mental health and virtual hospital services.

This position may be asked to work in different clinical areas including any ward, sub-acute care, theatres and pre-admission clinic, mental health and cancer services. If working in cancer services this role will be involved in all stages of chemotherapy manufacturing from clinical review of prescriptions, to 
preparation, checking, releasing and patient counselling. As a grade two pharmacist this position will be responsible for an additional responsibility in the 
department – on top of the direct patient load. This additional responsibility will be determined by pharmacy management and will be tailored to the skills of the pharmacist in this position. As a grade two pharmacist this position may be rostered to specialist areas (with training and competency assessment) including but not limited to partnered pharmacist medication charting, cancer services.

POSITION DUTIES
 Provides a high level clinical pharmacy services including but not limited to oncology and haematology pharmacy
 Obtains and documents full and accurate best possible medication history
 Prescription dispensing, timely supply of medications and facilitating the discharge process
 Aseptic dispensing including cytotoxic manufacturing
 Satellite pharmacy services
 Actively praricipates in the pharmacy Continuing Education program
 Actively identifies, leads and participates in continual improvement activities in the department including intervention reporting
 Identifies and advises on optimal drug therapy, drug interactions and ADRs
 Conducts thorough medication counselling
 Actively participates in eduction of other health professionals and consumer groups
 Actively participates in practice research including regularly presenting and publishing research or case studies 
 Practices in accordance with formulary restrictions and MTAC recommendations
 Participate in partnered pharmacist medication charting (PPMC) credentialing and once credentialed work on the PPMC rosters as required 
 Additional responsibilities as specified by the Senior clinical pharmacist, deputy chief pharmacist or chief pharmacist
 Actively participates in education of post and undergraduate students 
 Provides timely accurate handover to facilitate seamless transition between care areas and healthcare providers.

INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS
 Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM
 Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions 
 Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct
 Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed
 Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process
 Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business
 Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions
 Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance
 Attend clinical orientation upon commencement
 Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover
 Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.
 Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken
 Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures
 Complete annual clinical competencies
 Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skillfully undertake clinical work 
 Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner 
 Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team 

Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work 
 Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format
 Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care
 Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback
 Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions 
 Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually
 Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
 Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement
 As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements
 Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards,
 Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) 
into Riskman 
 Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes

INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2)
The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:

• Capability Demonstrated behaviour

• Personal Personal effectiveness Takes responsibility for accurate, timely work results

• Learning Agility Identifies personal development needs and seeks information from a range of sources

• Outcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectations, demonstrating sound judgement

• Innovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processes

• Strategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver results

• Organisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies between units/departments

• People Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productive, efficient teamwork

• Collaboration Works collaboratively within and outside the team

8. SELECTION CRITERIA
8.1 ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 Bachelor of Pharmacy
 Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

8.2 OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
 At least 3 years hospital pharmacy experience
 Exhibit excellence in pharmaceutical practice skills
 Flexibility to work in all sections of the pharmacy department according to St Vincent’s Policies
 Ability to work as an experienced member of a multidisciplinary team in relation to St Vincent’s Patient Care Model
 Excellent communication skill

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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