Clinical Pharmacist - Grade 2 (Perioperative Services)

Western Health

  • Footscray, VIC
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
  • Location: Primarily Footscray and Sunshine Hospital, with occasional work at other Western Health sites
  • Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months), available from 27 October 2025
  • Salary: Pharmacist Grade 2 (Year 1-4, SX2-SX5)
About the roleThis position is responsible for delivering expert clinical pharmacy services across the perioperative setting. They will work collaboratively with other perioperative staff, including surgical, anaesthetic, nursing, and allied health teams, to ensure the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines.The role plays a key part in optimising medication management throughout the perioperative pathway and supporting best practice initiatives within perioperative care areas.Key responsibilities:
  • Optimise patient outcomes by providing specialised clinical perioperative and pain medicines advice as patients transition through the surgical pathway.
  • Support the Senior Pharmacist - Perioperative Services in providing perioperative pharmacy services across Western Health.
  • Work collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within the perioperative and surgical settings.
  • Promote the quality use of medicines through evidence-based practice and minimise treatment costs by optimising medication prescribing and supply.
  • Actively participate in service development, including contributions to departmental projects, research activities, and quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving perioperative services.
  • Assist the Senior Pharmacist - Perioperative Services in orientating clinical pharmacy staff rotating into the Perioperative Pharmacist role.
  • Support education, research and operational activities within the Pharmacy Department and Perioperative Services.
About you:
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist in a hospital setting across a range of clinical areas, with experience in surgical, medical and cardiology specialties.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant aspects of pharmacy services, particularly a demonstrated ability to practice in accordance with AdPha guidelines.
  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
  • Leadership skills and ability to act as a point of reference within a specialty area.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and information technology skills.
  • Strong clinical judgement and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform under pressure, to meet time constraints and determine work priorities and a high level of organisational skills.
  • Enthusiasm in contributing to departmental educational and operational initiatives, including quality improvement activities, audits, and practice-based research.
About Western HealthWestern Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.Why join us?Compensation and benefits
  • Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
  • Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
  • Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
  • Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
  • Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
  • Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
  • Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
  • Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
  • Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
  • Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
  • Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?If you're passionate about delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services in the surgical and perioperative settings, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.Closing date: 11:59pm on 12 September 2025.Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact Alison Tse (Senior Pharmacist - Perioperative Services) on 0466 457 424 or via email or alternatively contact Jo Muk (Senior Pharmacist - Surgical Services) on 0482 134 493 or via email .Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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