We are seeking a professional and passionate Oncology Pharmacist to join our Clinical Services team in a permanent full-time basis, working across our Public and Private Oncology and Haematology Services.
We welcome pharmacists with previous oncology experience and other Pharmacists looking for a chance to build clinical pharmacy skills and experience. On-the-job training will be provided to support your transition into cancer care.
Mater Health Services, South East Queensland comprises a unique collection of two public and four private hospitals at South Brisbane, Springfield and Redland caring for over 500,000 patients each year. Mater Pharmacy provides a clinical service to all inpatient areas and some outpatient clinics, so this represents a fantastic opportunity to make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of this community and to contribute to a strong, unified, inter-professional Clinical Services team at Mater.
Salary range: $41.87 to $56.07 per hour (Health Practitioner Level 3) plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you'll be doing
You will work closely with hospital staff and patients to deliver a consistently high level of clinical pharmacy service to hospital in-patients, chemotherapy day patients and out-patients. This will include roles in the Mater Cancer Care Centre which provides chemotherapy treatment and care for outpatients, as well as providing a clinical pharmacy service to both public and private inpatient wards. The role will be primarily based at our South Brisbane campus but also supports and works in collaboration with the oncology service to Mater Springfield and Mater Redland.
In all settings, you will provide customers, patients, carers and other health professionals with support and information relating to medication and uphold medication safety practices. This includes but is not limited to:
- Screening and ordering chemotherapy from external and internal manufacturing facilities
- Checking prepared medications prior to delivery to clinical areas and patients
- Compiling and documenting best possible medication history for hospital inpatients
- Reconciliation and clinical review of prescribed medications
- Managing supply of inpatient and discharge medications for hospital patients and some outpatients
- Preparation of discharge medication and discharge medication information
- Medication education and counselling for patients and their carers
- Liaison with external facilities and community health care providers to ensure continuity of care for individual patients
- Providing medication related information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team.
This role also provides the unique opportunity to participate in provision of medications for use in a number of clinical trials as well as potential for training and work in our on-site cytotoxic and sterile manufacturing facility. The role will also involve some time in the central dispensary including a share of evening, public holiday and weekend shifts on a rostered basis. This is an ideal position for a pharmacist with some experience in haematology and oncology to develop their clinical skills by partnering with an exceptional, multidisciplinary team caring for patients with a wide variety of malignant conditions.
Mater Pharmacy is dedicated to the exceptional care and service of all our patients and customers. We provide a comprehensive pharmacy service and strive to maintain the highest level of professionalism in all our services. In addition to clinical pharmacy services, we provide traditional community pharmacy medicines and retail products to patients, visitors and staff.
About you
To be considered for this role you must have:
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- AHPRA registration to practice as a Pharmacist (without restrictions)
- Previous experience within a clinical / hospital oncology/haematology pharmacy setting
- Prior experience with CHARM oncology software will be highly regarded
- Prior demonstrated experience in ward-based clinical pharmacy will be highly regarded
- The flexibility to work all shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
- The ability to work at Mater Hospital locations including South Brisbane, Redland and Springfield will be highly regarded
You will also demonstrate a professional attitude, effective communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
Please include a short explanation of your relevant experience, abilities and skills in your cover letter.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th November 2024.
Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
For further information, please contact Pharmacy Administration on 07 3163 8220.
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
