CCLHD - Grade 3 Pharmacist – Aged Care and Mental Health Specialist

Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for dedicated Aged Care & Mental Health Specialist Pharmacist to lead our complex care team.

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency. 

About the Opportunity

The opportunity exists for an experienced pharmacist to join the dynamic Pharmacy Team at Wyong Hospital as the role of Senior Pharmacist - Specialist in Aged Care & Mental Health. This is a unique joint specialty position, with variety in clinical area, operational and leadership responsibilities in the department.

The position plays an important role in service planning, quality improvement, and the implementation of innovative models of care, particularly in relation to medication safety, transitions of care, deprescribing, and optimisation of therapy for vulnerable patient groups. In this role you will:

• Lead by example in providing supervision and support of junior pharmacists and/or pharmacy assistants/technicians to optimise performance and achieve excellence in service provision. 

• Optimise service delivery and patient outcomes across the complex care team.

• Identify, plan, implement, evaluate, and report on continuous improvement initiatives to promote effectiveness and efficiency of medication use.

• Review, validate, dispense, compound and check medicines, to ensure timely, safe and appropriate provision of key therapy and to facilitate patient flow.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote a supportive environment. 

• Applicants should demonstrate extensive hospital pharmacy experience, advanced clinical expertise in Aged Care and/or Mental Health, and proven leadership capability. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in rostered weekend and on-call services as required.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with a high level of broad generalist and/or specialist knowledge.

• Significant experience and a demonstrated high level of competence, expertise, skill and application of clinical judgment in clinical pharmacy services.

• Ability to lead by example in proactively building and maintaining cooperative professional patient-centred relationships through the application of well-developed written, verbal, interpersonal, negotiation, influencing, and conflict resolution skills to assist in building a positive work culture.

• Advanced reasoning and problem-solving skills, effective time management and the ability to prioritise a complex workload while applying professional and ethical boundaries.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently to meet Pharmacy Department objectives.
   

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.

• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.

• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.

• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
   

Need More Information? 
Florence Cottee 
Phone: 4394 8351 
Email: Florence.Cottee@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
   

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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