Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
1. Senior Pharmacist – Research
2. Classification: Grade 3 Hospital Pharmacist SX6 – SX81
3. Full-Time: 80 hours per fortnight plus ADO
4. Permanent position
5. Based at The Alfred campus
6. Great Staff Benefits!
The Research team within the Alfred Health Pharmacy Department is expanding, with the creation of new a Senior Pharmacist position. The successful candidate will work as part of a highly successful team to support the established research programs of the department.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Pharmacy services operate across all Alfred Health sites and are recognised nationally and internationally for high quality, innovative, patient-focused services, education and training programs and significant research output. The Pharmacy Research Team supports the best possible patient care through enhancing and developing research skills of pharmacy staff. We work closely with the Pharmacy Workforce and Development Team to provide training opportunities and development of research skills for all Pharmacy staff, including Pharmacy Interns, Foundation and Advanced Training Residents, as well as for Undergraduate Pharmacy Students and pharmacy staff undertaking post-graduate studies (eg, M Clin Pharm and PhD).
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POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with experience in the development and implementation of research projects within the acute healthcare sector, demonstrated skills in mentorship of junior pharmacy staff, and in the provision of clinical services. You will work collaboratively with the Lead Research Pharmacist, our Research Assistants and the Pharmacy Workforce and Development Team to support the continued growth and development of our research programs. You will also contribute to the overall Pharmacy Service.
Working as a member of the Research Team, supported by expert senior staff, you will assist in the development and delivery of core research training, implementation of research projects and dissemination of research findings. These activities support our intern, undergraduate, residency and advanced residency programs. There will also be capacity for you to implement a research program of your own, aligned with the research priorities of the Pharmacy and Alfred Health organisational goals. In addition, you will be assigned a part-time clinical pharmacy role, and contribute to improving medication management within a multidisciplinary team.
YOUR SKILLS
As the successful candidate you will demonstrate:
7. Experience with clinical research in a hospital or academic setting
8. Experience in mentoring junior pharmacist or pharmacy students
9. Experience in statistical analysis and publication of research finding
10. High level of clinical skills and knowledge as well as judgement and reasoning
11. Patient-centred approach to care
12. Problem-solving and risk assessment abilities and the ability to use initiative
13. Excellent communication, time management skills with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise your work and deliver to deadlines
14. Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
15. Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
16. Relevant post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or similar at a Masters or PhD level highly desirable
17. Extensive clinical pharmacy experience in a tertiary care setting
18. Experience, qualifications or a strong interest in clinical research and mentoring
19. Credentialed or a portfolio that demonstrates progression towards credentialing as Consolidation or Advanced (Level 2 or 3) on the Australian Advanced Level Framework highly desirable
STAFF BENEFITS
20. Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
21. Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
22. Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
23. Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
24. Access to health and wellbeing incentives
25. Discounted health insurance