The role:

• Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care in the clinical area and act as a resource pharmacist for the particular area of speciality.
• Work within Alcohol and Drug policies for the provision of services to the Pharmacotherapy and Inpatient Withdrawal Units and dispense and dose for Pharmacotherapy patients on a daily basis.
• Dispense medications for patients being discharged from the Inpatient Withdrawal Units.  Provide information and education to staff and clients on Consumer Medication Information.
• Maintain the efficiency of the drug supply systems, including monitoring stock levels on the Inpatient Withdrawal Unit and recording processes.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

Alcohol and Drug Services provides opioid pharmacotherapy, inpatient detoxification from alcohol and other drugs, counselling, smoking cessation, and detoxification in the home services to the Tasmanian community. The Pharmacy team provide clinical pharmacy services to each of our teams across the state, with a focus on opioid pharmacotherapy dosing. 

• Work across a multi-disciplinary work environment
• Focus on Alcohol and Drug Pharmacotherapies, including daily medication dosing and inpatient withdrawal medication management
• Pharmacy opens every day including weekends and public holidays

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, casual, shift-worker position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location:

Hobart, Tasmania

Salary: $106,966 to $118,114 per annum + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: 

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
• For pre-registration (intern) pharmacists: Eligible for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Accredited pharmacotherapy Pharmacist for both methadone and buprenorphine (Subutex®), or the ability to gain accreditation

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

Conviction checks in the following areas:

crimes of violence

sex related offences

serious drug offences

crimes involving dishonesty

Identification check

Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

516952 Specialist Pharmacist (Casual) HP03 (July 2023) CSU.pdf

516952 Specialist Pharmacist (Casual) HP03 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf

Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.

All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

John Monighan
Position: Senior Pharmacist, Alcohol and Drug Services
Phone: (03) 6166 0806
E-mail: john.monighan@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.  It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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