Senior Pharmacist Psychiatry

Senior Pharmacist Psychiatry Join to apply for the Senior Pharmacist Psychiatry role at Advanced Pharmacy Australia. Job Details Full-time position (80 hrs per fortnight) + monthly ADO Fixed term – 12 months Grade 3 (SX6 – SX81) Location: Across Alfred Health sites Benefits: 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging About the Department Alfred Health Pharmacy is well recognised for high-quality, innovative, patient-focused services, education, training programmes and significant research output. The service operates over four sites within Alfred Health, continually advocating for postgraduate learning and research interests, with supportive partnerships and expert mentors available to foster staff development. The department also has a leading Digital Health strategy, playing a pivotal role in managing the electronic medication management system within our comprehensive electronic medical record (Cerner), with an advanced level of integration linking this to the Pharmacy Dispensing (iPharmacy) and Automated Medication Storage systems (Omnicell). This is complemented by a strong clinical presence and a Centre for Medicine Use and Safety programme to achieve a considered, safe and financially responsible approach to medication management within Alfred Health. About the Team The Alfred Mental and Addiction Health (AMAH) Program provides specialist psychiatric clinical care to people with severe mental illness. The Program has a primary responsibility for residents of inner south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne but also cares for all patients seeking its services. AMAH is composed of four departments : AMAH Hospital and Emergency Services (HES), including consultation-liaison Psychiatry, Emergency Psychiatry (CATT, HOPE, EPS) and the Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Units AMAH Adult & Older Adult Services – navigation, continuing care, rehabilitation, community addiction health, older adult mental health services and wellbeing services AMAH Infant, Child & Youth Services (ICYAMHS), including headspace primary and early psychosis AMAH Statewide Services – Women's Mental Health Service (WReN) at Ramsay Clinic, residential eating disorder services (RED-TC / Ngamai WilaM) Services are provided across various locations within Alfred Health, including the Alfred Hospital in Prahran, Caulfield Hospital, various clinics across St Kilda, South Yarra, Armadale, Moorabbin and Alfred Headspace services in multiple locations across Victoria. About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with expertise in psychotropic medication management to provide progressive, advanced level, patient-centred care. Working closely with the Lead Pharmacist – AMAH, you will lead clinical services and new or emerging programme initiatives – such as at the newly established residential eating disorder treatment centre. To be successful, you will have an excellent understanding of contemporary clinical practice approaches to supporting patients with complex mental health issues and / or training and experience working in mental-health settings. You will work collaboratively with our existing AMAH Senior Pharmacists, Lead Pharmacist and the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best medication outcomes for patients, provide support and contribute to the overall Pharmacy Service across AMAH clinical areas as required. You will also provide medication management oversight, education and governance including the monitoring of KPIs, reporting and medication safety activities across various AMAH Programme areas. Key Skills Ability to demonstrate leadership and decision‑making skills Demonstrated knowledge in pharmacotherapeutics in psychotropic and addiction medicine Problem‑solving and risk assessment abilities and the ability to use initiative Excellent communication, time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise your work and deliver to deadlines Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams Qualifications & Experience Required Registered pharmacist in Australia Relevant post‑graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent Demonstrated understanding of contemporary practice in hospital clinical pharmacy services, quality use of medicines and therapeutics Extensive experience in providing an advanced clinical pharmacy service in Mental Health and Addiction Completion of a specialist qualification, recognition in the field or completion or progression towards a PhD in a relevant area of study highly desirable Benefits Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia Flexible Health Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre‑Tax (subject to availability) Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness and access to Fitness Passport Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services Applications Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website – applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered. Applications closing 11pm AEDT, Friday 12th December Contact For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Viandro Borja, Lead Pharmacist – Mental and Addiction Health at . #J-18808-Ljbffr