Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
* Fixed Term Full Time Position until March 2027 (80hrs per f/n)
* Grade 1 or 2 Pharmacist SW5 - SX5
* Located at the Alfred
* Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
About the Team
Alfred Health provides health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne and is a major provider of specialist services to people across Victoria. We operate across three outstanding inpatient facilities, The Alfred, Caulfield, and Sandringham Hospitals, and also provide specialist services to the state HIV and Sexual Medicine tertiary service. Our Pharmacy Service is well recognised nationally and internationally for high quality, innovative, patient-focused services, education and training programs as well as having significant research output.
The Resident Training Program is an exciting opportunity to join this innovative team.
We provide a structured and supported two year program, nationally accredited by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia. The program is targeted at motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists who have recently completed their internship or those new to hospital practice.
About the Role
As a resident, you will be exposed to contemporary pharmacy practice and a broad range of clinical and operational experiences. A comprehensive curriculum outlines core knowledge and skills to be developed, with six-month rotations in a medical specialty, a surgical specialty, operations/support and a breadth rotation which may include digital health or other specialised clinical areas.
Selected residents will also have the opportunity to rotate to one of our partner sites in rural Victoria or the Northern Territory.
Key features of the program include:
* Comprehensive curriculum
* Clinical mentorship (including regular clinical assessments and feedback)
* Engagement in and completion of an audit or quality improvement project
* Development of an advanced practice portfolio
Through the successful completion of the program, you can develop your practice towards recognition as an ANZCAP Pharmacist Resident.
Qualifications & Experience Required
* Must hold General Registration as a pharmacist in Australia
* This position is suited to a newly registered pharmacist or a pharmacist new to hospital pharmacy practice. Completion of an Internship in hospital pharmacy is desired but not essential.
* Note that the Resident Training Program begins in March 2025. Successful candidates would commence earlier for a period of orientation prior to the program.
Benefits
* Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
* Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
* On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
* Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
* Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.
Foundation Residency Information Night
For those wanting to find out more about this program, we will be holding a Foundation Residency Information Night on Zoom on Monday 11/11/2024 at 7pm.
Please find the Zoom link for attendance here:
* Please click this URL to start or join - https://monash.zoom.us/j/87177304315?pwd=jBKREEb5bvDP852XBpVgKbKnF4Zvyb.1
* Or, go to https://monash.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 871 7730 4315 and passcode: 248644
Please visit https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health/pharmacy-careers-and-education/pharmacy-residencies for more information.
If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.
Any queries please contact Lauren Crawley, Senior Pharmacist – Learning and Development, via l.crawley@alfred.org.au or 03 9076 2061.
Applications closing 11pm AEST, Wednesday 20th November 2024.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au