Senior SPI- Toxicovigilance and Audit/ Pharmacist
Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 3
Remuneration: 131830.72 - 135397.65 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ542300
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
An exciting opportunity exists for a pharmacist with appropriate clinical experience as a Specialist in Poisons Information (SPI) to join the largest Poisons Information Centre (PIC) in Australia. Come join the SPI Toxicovigilance team as a Senior SPI in Toxicovigilance.
The NSW Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC) receives 120,000 calls annually and provides poisons information to the public, and toxicology advice to health professionals on the management of poisoned and envenomed patients. Telephone advice is available 24/7 on 131126 and is provided by the SPIs. The service is supported by Clinical Toxicologists who provide specialist expertise on the medical management of these patients.
The NSWPIC is located within The Sydney Children's Hospital Network, at The Children's Hospital Westmead. This role will require the successful applicant to work on-site as required especially during their initial training period, however, the NSWPIC has established remote working practices and can provide flexible work arrangements.
Why you should join us
This is a highly rewarding role where you will interact with members of the public and healthcare professionals by providing phone advice. You will get the opportunity to engage in public health initiatives and be involved in the cutting edge of poisoning management. Callers often express their gratitude for the telephone advice provided and you will feel a sense of achievement by providing expert advice to callers who are often in stressful situations.
The team consists of approximately 30 Specialists in Poisons Information and approximately 25 Clinical Toxicologists. Senior positions in NSWPIC involve progression to the specialist areas of education and training, toxicovigilance, standards and research. We encourage continuing education and career progression amongst our team.
The successful applicant will contribute to the 24/7 roster and will be expected to work a mix of shifts including after-hours and weekends.
For more information about working at the NSWPIC please click on this link: https://www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au/About-Us.aspx
What you'll be doing
- To develop and implement strategies for raising community awareness of the services provided by the NSW Poisons Information Centre.
- Enhance the NSW PIC role in identifying and evaluating potential toxic risks in the community.
- Develop accessible information and education resources focussed on poisoning prevention.
- Ensure internet and social media are effectively used to maintain online visibility of NSW PIC services and educational activities.
- Assist the Manager and Clinical Director in developing a media policy appropriate for the NSW PIC. Lead, coordinate or assist with media requests.
- Increase NSW PIC effectiveness in poisons education, delivered directly from the PIC and in collaboration with other agencies/groups.
- Identify emerging poisoning risks and develop in collaboration with other senior staff strategies to address these risks
- Participate in the NSW Poisons Information Centre roster to provide telephone based poisons advice
Selection Criteria
- Full registration or eligible for full registration as a pharmacist with AHPRA, with no restrictions on scope of practice.
- Previous work experience as a Specialist in Poisons Information, in a Poisons Information Centre
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and ability to work and interact with a wide range of people. Ability to develop and maintain partnerships to enhance poisons education and awareness
- Sound understanding of toxicovigilance, and how this relates to Poisons Information Centres
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and public speaking/presentation skills and experience.
- Demonstrated experience with data cleaning, management and analysis
- Ability to lead productive teams and work autonomously when required to manage workflow and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and willingness to develop other IT skills such as Web Content Management System and Search Engine Optimisation
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Chamaine Lovett on Chamaine.Lovett@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 10/01/2024
