The Team:

The role of a Specialist Pharmacist in Oncology and Haematology is vital because it ensures the safe, effective, and personalized use of complex cancer and blood disorder treatments. These pharmacists are experts in high-risk medications like chemotherapy and immunotherapy, working closely with medical teams to optimize treatment plans, prevent harmful drug interactions, and support patients through their care journey. Their contributions directly improve patient outcomes, safety, and quality of life.

The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Cancer and Blood Service is the tertiary service for the state and treats a wide range of solid and haematological tumours and related conditions. The Cancer and Blood service is also the states Bone Marrow Transplant service, providing autologous stem cell transplants and aftercare for allogenic transplants.

The successful applicant will join the existing pharmacy team supporting cancer services at the Royal Hobart Hospital. This position has been added due to the increasing workload, and patient demand faced by the service and thus the increased requirements around chemotherapy checking, ordering and supply. This is a patient facing role, which directly supports cancer services and its patients.

The Role:

The successful candidate will

• Use their experience in clinical pharmacy and Oncology and Haematology to clinically screen and order anticancer treatments and supportive care to both inpatients and outpatients of the RHH Cancer and Blood Service.
• Improve patient care and the safety of patients and staff by working with the existing team to implement patient-focused safety activities to improve medication management and assist the Statewide Hospital Pharmacy service to meet relevant accreditation standards.
• Help provide leadership, supervision, training, and support to other hospital staff, including undergraduate and postgraduate students whose work includes the specialist areas of oncology and haematology.

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

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.

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Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, 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: $110,425 to $121,907 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:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: 

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Pharmacist 

• A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. 
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• 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.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skill assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council
• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Possession of, or working towards, a postgraduate qualification, with a haematology and oncology component
• Current Driver’s Licence

Position Features:

• Participation in an on-call Roster for weekend and after-hours services is required
• Some intrastate travel may be required

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

Specialist Pharmacist - Oncology and Haematology HP03 (WORD)

Application Guide:  

Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role 

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Matthew Pockett
Position: Pharmacy Support Officer
Phone number: 0438 429 968
Email address: shp.statewidesupport@ths.gov.au 

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