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Clinical Pharmacist (Grade 3), Surgical Services
part-timeNewtown

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Location

Newtown

Type

part-time

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About this role

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 32 Permanent part time & 40 hours Temporary part time

Job Category - Other Professionals - Pharmacy

Req Id - 6701 

 

 

  • Join a dedicated and innovative pharmacy team in a supportive teaching hospital environment that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
  • Enjoy a senior surgical clinical pharmacist role providing expert knowledge in complex cases and driving quality use of medicines across the health service
  • Permanent part time ongoing role (32 hours per fortnight) & Temporary Part Time opportunity 40 hours per fortnight (until 04/01/2027)
  • Access to 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging benefits and yearly salary review period 

 

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

 

About the facility 

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

 

The Pharmacy Department is staffed by 144 EFT staff across the acute site (University Hospital Geelong), the rehabilitation and aged care site (McKellar Centre) and the private hospital (St John of God). The staffing consists of 89 EFT pharmacists, 6 pre-registration pharmacists and support staff. The Department provides clinical pharmacy services, aseptic and oncology preparation, HITH and outpatient services. A high degree of specialisation exists in clinical pharmacy roles, clinical trials, medication safety, medicines information, antimicrobial stewardship, radiopharmacy and @home pharmacy services.

The Pharmacy Department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy education and in the medical course at Deakin University. Pharmacy practice research is a focus with local and collaborative projects with universities, particularly Monash University and other healthcare facilities. Staff are supported for continuing education and postgraduate studies. The AdPha residency program is offered.

The Pharmacy is innovative in its approach to practice with electronic discharge prescribing and a robotic dispensing and inventory system and expanding clinical services including perioperative services. Quality use of medicines and medication safety activities are led by pharmacy across campuses. Pharmacy technicians support clinical pharmacists and undertake sterile and oncology preparation. The Beth Allerton Family Oncology Pharmacy provides a dedicated facility for chemotherapy preparation, clinical trials, outpatient dispensing and patient counselling within the Cancer Centre

 

About the role

Undertake and develop your skill set in a range of hospital pharmacy settings within Barwon Health.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide a clinical pharmacy service to Surgical Services, including Perioperative Services and Acute Pain Services, to resolve medication related issues, undertake medication reconciliation, optimise medicines management, provide medicines information, and medication education and assist with discharge planning
  • Participate in appropriate ward rounds and planning meetings.
  • Participate in the pharmacist, intern and student education programs.
  • Initiate and participate in clinical pharmacy research projects and present at professional conferences, where appropriate.
  • Assist team members in delivering a clinical pharmacy service to surgical services
  • Ensure all work is complete accurately on time and in accordance with Barwon Health policies and procedures

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

 

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

 

Barwon Health staff benefits

  • Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
  • A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
  • Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
  • Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

 

About Geelong 

Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.

  • Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
  • Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
  • Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

 

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

 

  • We encourage applications from:
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • LGBTIQA+ community members
  • People of all gender identities
  • People with disability
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

 

Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.

 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

 

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

 

Please note we do not accept resumes via email. 

 

 

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

 

Contact person: Rachel Fyfe
Email: 
[email protected]
Phone: (03) 4215 1636

 

Application closing date: 5th, February 2026

 

Position Description

 

Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.

Instructions for Internal Candidates only  

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Clinical Pharmacy,Medication Management,Medication Reconciliation,Medicines Information,Education Programs,Clinical Research,Team Collaboration,Quality Use of Medicines,Medication Safety,Perioperative Services,Acute Pain Services,Discharge Planning,Ward Rounds,Planning Meetings

About Barwon South West

Victoria's largest regional service, providing state-of-the-art treatment and care.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1998

What you'll do

  • The role involves providing clinical pharmacy services to Surgical Services, resolving medication-related issues, and participating in ward rounds and education programs. Additionally, the pharmacist will assist with discharge planning and engage in clinical pharmacy research.

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What does a Clinical Pharmacist (Grade 3), Surgical Services do at Barwon South West?

As a Clinical Pharmacist (Grade 3), Surgical Services at Barwon South West, you will: the role involves providing clinical pharmacy services to Surgical Services, resolving medication-related issues, and participating in ward rounds and education programs. Additionally, the pharmacist will assist with discharge planning and engage in clinical pharmacy research..

Why join Barwon South West as a Clinical Pharmacist (Grade 3), Surgical Services?

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