CRVCID. 751481

Develop and apply your clinical expertise within our specialist paediatric care environment.

We currently have a Fixed Term (1 FTE) appointment, for up to 12 months, available as Full Time or Part Time, with possibility of extension(s) and permanency.

Applicants assessed as suitable through this process will be considered for other Full Time, Part Time and Casual P2 Pharmacist vacancies within the team (within the next 12 months).

About the Role  

The Child and Adolescent Health Service is seeking experienced Senior Pharmacists to join our team provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical pharmacy services within a specialist paediatric hospital environment across Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology, and community-based locations in the Perth Metro area.

As a Senior Pharmacist, you work closely within a team of multi-disciplinary health professionals to optimise outcomes for children and young people and their families. You will monitor and review patients' medication profiles, identify and manage medication-related risks, provide expert drug information and apply your advanced clinical knowledge to support the safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines.

You will also contribute to the ongoing development, evaluation and improvement of pharmacy services and evidence-based clinical pharmacy practice

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing evidence-based advice and drug information to patients, carers and health professionals.
• Participating in clinical reviews, case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Providing medication counselling and education to patients and families to support safe and effective use of medicines.
• Supporting the safe supply, storage, handling and administration of medicines across clinical areas.
• Supervising or undertaking the preparation of dispensed and manufactured medicines, including intravenous admixtures, cytotoxic medicines and parenteral nutrition, where required.
• Supporting the professional development of the Pharmacy team through clinical orientation, supervision, education, mentoring and support of pharmacists, interns and students.
• Initiating and contributing to quality improvement, research and service evaluation activities.
• Ensuring pharmacy practice complies with relevant legislation, professional standards, hospital requirements and medication management policies.

If you have strong clinical expertise from within a acute care hospital environment, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care, together with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team we encourage you to apply.

Requirements:

A tertiary qualification in Pharmacy and eligibility for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia is required for this role.

How to Apply 

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process. Your application should contain the following:

• A current curriculum vita demonstrating appropriate education, training, qualifications, experience and level of competency. Please ensure any paediatric experience is clearly documented.
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report. (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Within the application system you will be presented with the following question related to suitability criteria. This question will allow you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, up to 500 words for your response. 

1. Respond to this application question – Describe your relevant skills and experience (clinical and operational experience) with reference to Essential Criteria 2, 3 and 4 (within 500 words).

Interviews may not form part of this process.

Suitability Criteria: Suitability recognises that there is a range of factors - along with having the skills, knowledge and abilities - that constitute merit. These factors included a person's eligibility, ability to demonstrate the right behaviours, ethical alignment and cultural fit. In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, these requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role. 

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Brayden Lubcke – A/Deputy Chief Pharmacist on 08 6456 3532 or via email brayden.lubcke@health.wa.gov.au

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. 

Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.

You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.