Clinical Lead-Pharmacy Education and Development (530302)

The Role:

• Lead the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of pharmacy education programs
• Build capacity for the pharmacy service to provide high quality training programs
• Where required, establish relationships with universities and act as the interface between the pharmacy service and the university regarding pre-entry student placements
• Work with existing structures in the department to provide clinical leadership, support and supervision to pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, early career pharmacists and pharmacists transitioning to hospital practice
• Work in partnership with other Statewide Pharmacy Educators and Leads, Discipline leads/Managers and universities to build productive networks and facilitate interdisciplinary education, training, professional development and research opportunities.

The Clinical Lead – Pharmacy Education and Support works autonomously under the direction of the site Clinical Pharmacy Manager and is accountable and responsible for the following:

• Exercising initiative and professional judgment across the spectrum of responsibilities, as well as to judge when to seek advice or further direction from relevant Managers.
• Ensuring they operate in accordance with the goals and direction of the pharmacy service as directed by the Executive Director – Statewide Hospital Pharmacy, Statewide Hospital Pharmacy Portfolio Leads, Pharmacy Site Manager, and Clinical Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy and timeliness of information and advice.
• Being responsible for recognising and maintaining own professional development needs.

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

The Team:

The Launceston General Hospital is Tasmania’s second largest hospital providing inpatient and ambulatory services to Launceston and surrounding areas. The hospital is a clinical teaching and research centre. Our pharmacy team collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centred, medicine-related care. With patient safety and professional development at the heart of our ethos, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Why Tasmania 

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $123,717 to $134,336 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Allowances: 

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is approved until 17 May 2026, this allowance will be reviewed prior to expiry.
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.