At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pharmacy services, support elderly patients, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Company: Statewide Clinical Support Services, dedicated to improving health across South Australia.
- Benefits: Flexible salary packaging, annual leave, health benefits, and employee assistance programs.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace culture, encouraging all talents.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your pharmacy career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Pharmacy, hospital pharmacy experience, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 120284 - 120284 $ per year.
The Transition Care Program (TCP) is a Commonwealth funded program which supports elderly patients to regain function, strength and independence in order to return home post an acute hospitalisation which has resulted in a loss of their functionality. TCP provides a restorative service via specialist assessment and management for patients 65 years and over.
The pharmacist works with a multi-disciplinary team to provide education to clients in residential TCP Aged Care Facilities. The pharmacist also provides an accurate medication history and analysis of client journey from admission to discharge. The Pharmacist attends weekly multidisciplinary case management meetings on site at each Residential Care Facility. They are responsible for completing the medication safety documentation and auditing requirements essential for accreditation.
Responsible for the organisation, management and operation of the designated pharmacy area. The provision of a comprehensive high-level range of pharmacy services, to exercise independent and autonomous judgement in the provision of pharmacy services, medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients of the hospital as well as medical and nursing staff and other health professionals in accordance with hospital and divisional policies and procedures and professional standards and guidelines relating to pharmacy practice.
The optimisation of outcomes for patients by implementing strategies to achieve the best possible quality use of pharmaceuticals in a safe and cost-effective manner and in accordance with hospital policy.
About You
- You're an experienced hospital pharmacist who enjoys leading teams, improving services and delivering exceptional patient care.
- You'll bring strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to supporting patients and healthcare teams.
- Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Board registration.
- Extensive hospital pharmacy and leadership experience, particularly in geriatric medicine.
- Strong clinical judgement, problem solving and organisation.
- Confident leading teams and partnering across healthcare disciplines.
- Unrestricted Australian driver's license.
About us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy.
What we offer
- Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
- Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
- Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Diversity and inclusion
Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information
Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Enquiries to: Josephine To, Deputy Director of Pharmacy Phone: 7074 0115 E-mail:
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