POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Clinical Pharmacist (Mental Health) Award Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1 or 2 Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Public Sector – Award / Agreement Name: Victoria) Award Current Effective Date: March 2016 Next Review Date: May 2017 Senior Mental Health Pharmacist or Site Senior Clinical Pharmacist Reports to: and Associate Director of Pharmacy (Maroondah Hospital), Associate Director of Pharmacy- Clinical Services 1. ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION Our Vision Great health and wellbeing. Our Mission To provide positive health experiences for people and communities in the east. Organisational Environment Eastern Health provides a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age and socio-economic status. These services are provided both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. These services and programs are supported by staff who possess an unparalleled commitment to patient care as well as teaching and research. The strategic goals are fully detailed in the Eastern Health e-learning orientation. Eastern Health Values Eastern Health values reflect who we are as individuals and as an organisation, and are testament to the Eastern Health Mission Statement; they include the concepts of Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Team Work, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration. The Eastern Health Values are fully detailed in the Code of Conduct which is covered in the Eastern Health e-learning orientation. 2. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides an opportunity for a clinical pharmacist to develop clinical and operational skills within the mental health specialty. The role will be responsible for providing a clinical pharmacy service to the adult Mental Health in-patient wards and Psychiatric Assessment and Planning Unit (PAPU) within Maroondah hospital. This position will be supported by the Senior Mental Health Pharmacist and will work closely with them to contribute to the medicine management agenda. Your roles will also include working within a multidisciplinary team and patient and staff education. As a member of the Eastern Health pharmacy team, the position may be required to provide backfill to Eastern Health Pharmacy Departments when necessary. It may include rotation in the dispensary, clinical pharmacy, supply and manufacturing services at Eastern Health Pharmacy Departments. There is also potential to be included in projects and programmes managed across the whole health service.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Clinical Pharmacist (Mental Health) Award Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1 or 2 Award / Agreement Name: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Public Sector – Victoria) Award Current Effective Date: March 2016 Next Review Date: May 2017 Reports to: Senior Mental Health Pharmacist or Site Senior Clinical Pharmacist and Associate Director of Pharmacy (Maroondah Hospital), Associate Director of Pharmacy- Clinical Services 1. ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION Our Vision Great health and wellbeing. Our Mission To provide positive health experiences for people and communities in the east. Organisational Environment Eastern Health provides a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age and socio-economic status. These services are provided both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. These services and programs are supported by staff who possess an unparalleled commitment to patient care as well as teaching and research. The strategic goals are fully detailed in the Eastern Health e-learning orientation. Eastern Health Values Eastern Health values reflect who we are as individuals and as an organisation, and are testament to the Eastern Health Mission Statement; they include the concepts of Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Team Work, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration. The Eastern Health Values are fully detailed in the Code of Conduct which is covered in the Eastern Health e-learning orientation. 2. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides an opportunity for a clinical pharmacist to develop clinical and operational skills within the mental health specialty. The role will be responsible for providing a clinical pharmacy service to the adult Mental Health in-patient wards and Psychiatric Assessment and Planning Unit (PAPU) within Maroondah hospital. This position will be supported by the Senior Mental Health Pharmacist and will work closely with them to contribute to the medicine management agenda. Your roles will also include working within a multidisciplinary team and patient and staff education. As a member of the Eastern Health pharmacy team, the position may be required to provide backfill to Eastern Health Pharmacy Departments when necessary. It may include rotation in the dispensary, clinical pharmacy, supply and manufacturing services at Eastern Health Pharmacy Departments. There is also potential to be included in projects and programmes managed across the whole health service.
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