Senior Pharmacist Psychiatry

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO 
• Grade 3 SX6 – SX81 
• Located across Alfred Health  
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging 

About the Department 

Alfred Health Pharmacy is well recognised for high quality and innovative patient- focused services, education and training programmes as well as significant research output. The service operates over 4 sites within Alfred Health, and continually advocates 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 program to achieve a considered, safe and financially responsible approach to medication management within Alfred Heath.  

Further information is available at https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-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 cares for all patients seeking its services. 

AMAH is comprised of four Departments:  

1. AMAH Hospital and Emergency Services (HES), including consultation-liaison (CL) Psychiatry, Emergency Psychiatry (CATT, HOPE, EPS) and the Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Units 

2. AMAH Adult & Older Adult including navigations and continuing Care; adult rehabilitation and recovery; community addiction health; older adult mental health services; wellbeing services.  

3. AMAH Infant, Child & Youth Services (ICYAMHS), including headspace primary and early psychosis  

4. AMAH Statewide Services, including the 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 as well as 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 Program initiatives – such as at the newly established residential eating disorder treatment centre. To be successful, you will have excellent understanding of 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 Program 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 the provision of 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 Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance. 
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!! 
• 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. 

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Viandro Borja, Lead Pharmacist – Mental and Addiction Health on v.borja@alfred.org.au or Diana Sandulache, Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Workforce & Culture on d.sandulache@alfred.org.au  

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website - applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered. 

Applications closing 11pm AEST, Wednesday 30th of April 2025 

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au