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A CHOSEN CAREER IN PHARMACY CAREERS CENTRE

CURTIN CAREERS CENTRE

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INTRODUCTION

The Curtin Careers Centre, working closely with employers and the university community, sources, develops and delivers career development programs and resources. The purpose of these professional and personal development learning opportunities is to facilitate successful career transitions; especially study to employment and further study and to enhance students’ ability to develop lifelong skills in managing their careers. The Careers Centre also provides accurate, current authoritative labour market and graduate recruitment information focusing on society’s needs and aspirations.

The Careers Centre team has written a series of occupation career booklets to enable tertiary students to consider their chosen field in more depth including information on the current labour market, associated professional associations, pertinent job seeking avenues and samples of relevant and related positions.

Whilst students are actively seeking information about a particular field they need also be aware of recruitment and selection methods and the need to develop strategies to be competitive in their field at graduate entry level.

Self-assessment is an essential component of job seeking i.e. a student needs to be fully aware of their interests, skills, attributes and capabilities to

be able to convey this on paper (job application documents) and in person (networking/interviewing/promotion).

The purpose of this occupational booklet is twofold. It will assist students to develop knowledge of trends in employment and current opportunities and to identify existing skills and attributes required to successfully pursue a career in this field.

A student may not be aware that whilst using this resource that they are involved in Career Development Learning (CDL). CDL assists students to develop Self Awareness, to Identify Opportunities, to learn how to Make Decisions, to Manage Transition from university and incorporate Lifelong Learning.

This involves Curtin students working with the Curtin Careers Centre towards the attainment of required skills and knowledge at a tertiary level to successfully manage the changing contexts of life; incorporating:

• PersonalManagement• LearningandWorkExploration• CareerBuilding

The Careers Centre hopes you find this a useful resource.

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A CHOSEN CAREER IN PHARMACY

The mission of pharmacy practice is to provide medications and other health care products and services and to help people and society to make the best use of them.

Comprehensive pharmacy service involves activities both to secure good health and to avoid ill-health in the population. When ill-health is treated, it is necessary to assure quality in the process of using medicines in order to achieve maximum therapeutic benefit and avoid untoward side-effects. This presupposes the acceptance by pharmacists of shared responsibility with other professionals and with patients for the outcome of therapy.

In recent years the term “pharmaceutical care” has established itself as a philosophy of practice, with the patient and the community as the primary beneficiaries of the pharmacist’s actions. The concept is particularly relevant to special groups such as the elderly, mothers and children, and chronically ill patients, as well as to the community as a whole in terms of, for example, cost containment. While the basic concepts of pharmaceutical care and good pharmacy practice are largely identical, it can be said that good pharmacy practice is the way to implement pharmaceutical care International Pharmaceutical Federation,1997).

What does good pharmacy practice require?

• Thepatient’swelfareifthepharmacist’s primary concern.

• Supplyofmedicationandotherassured quality health care products is the foundation of the pharmacy practice. This is supported through the provision of appropriate information and advice for the patient, and monitoring of the effects of use.

• Promotionofrationalandeconomic prescription, with consideration for the appropriate use of medicines is integral part of food pharmacist practice.

• Thateachkeyelementofpharmacyservice is relevant to the patient, is clearly defined and is effectively communicated to all those involved.

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A CHOSEN CAREER IN PHARMACY

Good pharmacy practice involves four main groups of activities, namely:

• Promotionofgoodhealthpractices, counselling on the avoidance of ill-health and the achievement of health objectives;

• Supplyanduseofmedicinesandofitems for the administration of medicines or for other aspects of treatment (these activities may be undertaken in the pharmacy, in an institution or in a homecare setting);

• Self-care,includingadviceaboutand, where appropriate, the supply of a medicine or other treatment for symptoms of ailments that lend themselves to self- treatment;

• Beinginfluentialintheprescriptionanduse of medicines.

For more information about the Provision of Quality Pharmacy Services go to: http://www.fip.org/files/fip/Statements/latest/Dossier%20004%20total.PDF

Students of Pharmacy must meet the requirements of The Pharmaceutical Council of Western Australia, who conducts a training program for intern pharmacists based on the Competency Standards forPharmacistsinAustralia2003PharmaceuticalCouncilofWA,2010).

AsofJuly2010Pharmacistscanregisterwiththe national body, rather than with your state registration board.

This will allow more portability for Pharmacists to practice in different states. In Western Australia Intern Pharmacists will be employed inacommunityorhospitalpharmacyfor2500hours of supervised practice. Students must havecompleted500hoursduringatsometimebetween their second and fourth year of their undergraduateBachelorofPharmacydegreeoratany time throughout their Graduate Entry Masters degree.

Theremaining2000hourscanonlybecommencement upon successful completion of their degree.

Please see http://www.pswa.org.au/pcwawebsite//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=47for more detail regarding notification of your internship and pre-registration.



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WHAT ELSE HAS MY DEGREE TAUGHT ME?

Curtin University policy on graduate attributes outlines the graduate attributes that a student is expected to develop while studying at Curtin in conjunction with specialist discipline knowledge. Not sure what that means? Graduate Attributes are the ‘qualities, skills and understandings a university community agrees its students should develop during their time with the institution. These attributes include, but go beyond, the disciplinary expertise or technical knowledge that has traditionally formed the core of most university courses. They are qualities that also prepare graduates as agents for social good in an unknownfuture”(Bowdenetal2000).

Curtin graduates show evidence that they can:

• Applydisciplineknowledge,principlesand concepts

• Thinkcritically,creativelyandreflectively

• Access,evaluateandsynthesise information

• Communicateeffectively

• Usetechnologiesappropriately

• Utiliselifelonglearningskills• Recogniseandapplyinternational perspectives

• Demonstrateinterculturalawarenessand understanding

• Applyprofessionalskills

Combine these attributes with existing skills gained from life and work experiences and you will start to form a solid picture of what you are capable of. If you are having difficulty with outlining your skills or recording your achievements login to Resume Express from the

Careers Centre Website: www.careers.curtin.edu.au under the heading Current students, My Employment, Applying for work, Application process. See Module 2: Analyse Your Skills, attend a workshop at the Careers Centre or contact [email protected] to make an appointment to see a Careers Consultant.



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WHO IS EMPLOYING IN YOUR FIELD?

Graduates from the School of Pharmacy may find employment as Community Pharmacists, Hospital Pharmacists, academics, consultant pharmacists and researchers. These roles are in the settings of: community pharmacies offering cognitive services; hospital pharmacies in private/government hospitals; consultancy; education and training and research(MyFuture,2010).

Students need to know their field: who is employing, what types of opportunities and positions are available and where, is the industry in an area of growth?

Employers want to know what you have also achieved aside from your degree, how have you added value to your degree? Have you been involved with student or community groups, are you a member of your professional association, are you working to support your studies in a related or non-related area (transferable skills), what experience have you gained from practical placements, have you documented this experience?

LABOURMARKETINFORMATION

It is important to keep up with industry trends and labour market information in your chosen field as this may affect choices that you make during your studies e.g. type of work experience sought and the further development of existing attributes and skills. An ageing population and demands on medical services may see a greater demand for Pharmacist cognitive services.

• OfBachelordegrees85.2%wereinfull-time employment within four months of completion

• Pharmacygrads=99.5%infull-time employment

• Themedianstartingsalaryduringthe

pharmacy graduates pre-registration year is$34K,howeverthisincreasessubstantially uponregistration(GradsOnline,2010).

Practice type/setting Proportion of workforce

Community 78%

Hospital/Clinic 15.4%

Industrial 1.5%

Administration 1.1%

Teaching/Education 1.0%

Aust Institute Health & Welfare Pharmacy Labour ForceSurvey(2009)

SingaporePharmacyCouncil.(2010).

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LABOURMARKET

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) summarizes the following employment outlook statistics for the Health Care and Social Assistance sector.

• HealthCareandSocialAssistancesectoris expected to provide the largest number of new jobs in the next five years

• Oneoftheindustriescreatingthemostnew jobsinthelast10years

• 44.9%ofworkersintheHealthCareand Social Assistance sector are aged between 45and64.Astheyretireandthiswillleadto more opportunities for graduates in future years

• Strongjobgrowthisexpectedtocontinue due to an ageing population and developments in medical technology – approximately211500newjobsinthefive yearsto2014-15(DEEWR,2010).

JobOutlook(2010)outlinesthefollowinglabourmarket statistics specific to Pharmacists.

• Stronggrowthinemploymentprospectsfor Pharmacists, are predicted for the five years to2015.

• Pharmacyisalargeoccupation(22800in November2009)whereemploymentrates have risen moderately in the past five years.

• 69percentofPharmacistsworkfull-time with the average weekly hours being 42.2.

• TheunemploymentrateforPharmacistsis low.

• Theproportionofworkersleavingthe occupation (and needing to be replaced) is 6.4percent(annually)comparedtothe averageforalloccupationsof13.1percent.

TOPICAL ARTICLES

The importance of pharmacy succession planning and wealth management. Michael Muelhlheim & Ian Anderson.

Available from: http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/articles/The-importance-of-pharmacy-succession-planning-and-wealth-management_z64374.htmDated22/05/2009

Analysis of secondary data to understand pharmacy workforce supply. Initial report. Pharmacy Workforce Planning Study 2008.

Available from: http://humancapitalalliance.com.au/documents/Initial%20Supply%20Report%20final%20-%2022102008.pdfDated22/05/2009Finalreportdue2010.

Executive Summary: A study of the demand andsupplyofPharmacists,2000–2010.ThirdCommunity Pharmacy Agreement Research and Developments Grant Program undertaken by Health Care Intelligence Pty Ltd.

Available from: http://www.guild.org.au/uploadedfiles/Research_and_Development_Grants_Program/Projects/2001-501_es.pdf Dated 22/05/2009

Joyce,A.W.,Sunderland,V.B.,Burrows,S.,McManus,A.,Howat,P.,andMaycock.B.(2007).CommunityPharmacy’sRoleinPromotingHealthyBehaviours.JournalofPharmacyPracticeandResearch,37(1):42.

http://cbrcc.curtin.edu.au/reports/journal%20articles/jppr%2037%2042-44.pdf(accessed June 23,2010).

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COMMUNITY PHARMACIST

With a high level of public contact, community pharmacists are involved in dispensing prescriptions, providing advice on drug selection, educating customers on health promotion, disease prevention and the proper use of medicines.

Community Pharmacists are also a key educator of drug knowledge, medication selection, usage and dosage for doctors and other health professionals (MyFuture,2010a).

See the Pharmacy Guild of Australia website for more information: http://www.guild.org.au/uploadedfiles/National/Public/Fact_Sheets/community_pharmacy.pdf

HOSPITAL PHARMACIST

Hospital Pharmacists work are part of a team of pharmacists, with the size of this team depending onthesizeofthehospital,uptoasmanyas40to50inlargerhospitals.Workingwithinamulti-disciplinary healthcare team hospital pharmacists play an integral role in monitoring medication usage, counselling patients, providing drug information and advice to health professionals and the community, conducting clinical trials and preparing products for patient use.

See The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia for more information: http://careers.shpa.org.au/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=SHPACA/ccms.r?PageId=4

INDUSTRIAL PHARMACISTS

With only very small specialisation with pharmacy, Industrial pharmacists are concerned with the discovery of safe and effective new drugs. They are also responsible for the overall development of new drugs, overseeing their manufacture and marketing the finished product. (Careers Scotland, 2010).

PHARMACEUTICAL SALES

Pharmaceutical sales representatives represent drug companies in selling a range of pharmaceutical goods and services to industrial, commercial, retail, professional, health or other establishments. A strong business drive is required to be effective in this role to acquire new accounts and maintain customer relationships, in addition to planning and participating in exhibitions and trade shows and providing informed technical advice (MyFuture,2010b).

The key areas that employers will consider when recruiting a pharmaceutical sales representative could be:

• Technical expertise - degree qualified in science, health sciences plus:

• Ability to comprehend and discuss clinical \ data.

• Ability to develop professional relationships with healthcare professionals.

• Previous selling experience.

• A good working knowledge of business.

• Excellent time management skills (Pharmaceutical and Medical Professionals. (2008).

ApotexCorp.(2010).

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RESEARCH

TheUniversityofSydney(2010)outlinesResearchin Pharmacy as

“Covering a broad spectrum of pharmaceutical and clinical sciences ranging from the design, synthesis, testing and mechanism of action of drugs, through to studies on advanced drug delivery and on the fate of drugs in humans, to research on the clinical and sociological aspects of pharmacy and health services research.”

ACADEMIC

Example of essential selection criteria for this type of position:

1. Academic qualifications, preferably at Doctoral level, or equivalent registration and standing, and professional experience in the relevant discipline area.

2. Demonstrated capacity to design, develop, coordinate and deliver subject and course material.

3. Establishedrecordofresearchand publication in an area of research strength within the Faculty.

4. Established links with outside organisations that are of benefit to the University.

5. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.

6. Capacitytoimplementorganisational strategic plans and achieve outcomes.

7. Capacityandcommitmenttocontributeto flexiblemodesofacademicprogram development and delivery.

8. Willingnessandcapacitytoengage in entrepreneurial activities of benefit to the University.

9. Demonstratedunderstandingof,and commitment to implementation of equity and workplace health and safety principles.

Desirable

1. Tertiary teaching experience.

2. Postgraduate qualifications.

PostmediaNetworkInc.(2009).

University of Connecticut. (2008).

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SETUPYOURDESKTOP

Download jobs of interest for future reference. This allows you to keep a track of who is hiring in your field and the types of positions available.

NOTE: Don’t just save the link as the details will disappear once the position has been filled. Copy the advertisement or any additional files onto Word and keep in your desktop folder.

*This is also a useful tip for when you begin working in your field, keep an eye on pertinent positions at all times.

LOOKACROSSTHECOUNTRY

This will give an idea of who is recruiting and where and differing salary scales.

Giventhat78%ofpharmacistsworkinthecommunity sector, cold canvassing your local community pharmacy is a great place to start in your job search activities. Community Pharmacy manager/owners appreciate it when a potential employee has taken to time to drop their application in person. Making a good first impression is important when cold canvassing, ensure you degree appropriately when handing in an application in person. The manager may already be assessing your organizational fit and communication skills, through your initial contact. Also use the Yellow Pages to search for pharmacies in your area that you would like to cold canvass for employment.

General Job Search Engines

www.seek.com.auwww.careerone.com.auwww.careerjet.com.au/http://mycareer.com.au/http://www.jobsjobsjobs.com.au/

Specific Job Search Engines

As a graduate seeking a pre-registration position, these positions will be advertised either on the WA state government website, through the Curtin School of Pharmacy or through Pharmacy specific recruitment companies such as:

http://www.ravenspharmacies.com.au/

http://www.locumco.com.au/

Pharmspace is a virtual careers expo for pre-registration and fully registered pharmacy professions looking for employment opportunities:

www.pharmspace.com.au

You can also cold canvass community pharmacies for pre-registration graduate positions. For more information on cold canvassing or cold calling go the Curtin Careers website:

http://www.careers.curtin.edu.au/jobsearchstrategies.html

Once you have full registration you can register with websites for specific job alerts for positions within the private sector. This will ensure that email alerts of appropriate jobs are sent directly to you. If positions on Seek or Careerone etc., give the name of the recruiting company – go directly to their website and check for other employment opportunities. Apply directly from the company website if possible.

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JOIN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

This allows you to keep abreast of trends and developments in your field and to check any employment and networking opportunities as Professional Associations often have career sections and online job boards.

Some information may only be accessible to members and most associations allow for student membership at reduced fees. There may also be opportunities to get involved at branch level or to volunteer. This adds to your skills plus eligibility/or membership also looks good on your resume or CV and demonstrates an interest in your chosen field.

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia www.psa.org.au/MembershipCost:$85.00.Studentsalsohaveoptionstopayfeesquarterlyormonthlyat$21.90$7.56respectively

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (WA branch) www.guild.org.au/wa/content.asp?id=101Membership Cost: Free

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia www.shpa.org.auMembershipCost:$88.00

The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association www.napsa.org.au/Membership Cost: All pharmacy students who are members of their pharmacy student associations.

The Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT) www.ascept.org/MembershipCost:$38.00.Theconcessionalannualmembershipfeeforstudentsisforupto3years; no joining fee is required

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Young Pharmacists Group

http://www.fip.org/young_pharmacists_groupMembership Cost: Membership is free with your FIP membership Students and recent graduates areentitledtoa50%discountonmembershipfees(including section fees) for up to five years after a first degree.

Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association http://www.apsa-online.org/MembershipCost:$27.50

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The application process for graduate opportunities is more involved and can take the format of online application forms – online aptitude testing (both short and long answers perhaps covering problem solving, innovation skills, communication analytical ability, practical numerical skills, personality testing) – assessment centres (meeting staff, other applicants, working in teams on case studies and presenting findings)- to final interview.

General opportunities open to students from all disciplines are found mainly in the public sector, the private sector will usually advertise for specific disciplines. Government Organisations, especially in the area of health, are most likely to be of interest to students from pharmacy.

Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade (April)www.dfat.gov.au/recruit/graduates/

Dept of Health and Ageing (Mid-Year)www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-graduate-grad_about.htm

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (August)www.aihw.gov.au/employment/index.cfm

Department of Health (August / September)http://www.graduate.health.wa.gov.au/about/offer.cfm

For a full list see http://www.graduateopportunities.com/



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VACATION PROGRAMS

Whilst some organizations offer vacation employment programs this is not usually applicable to your specialisation. Students will have to be proactive in seeking work experience or related work in their field of study, and, of course, practicum experience is available as part of your pharmacy degree.

It is important to capitalize on this experience and the networks this provides. Seek to add value from practical placements by making yourself available for additional work or work experience either in vacation times or during the academic year. Get involved in your field early to be more competitive on completion of studies and to develop further experience in areas of interest.

VOLUNTEERING AND GETTING INVOLVED

Curtin Volunteers http://cv.curtin.edu.au/

The Heart Foundationwww.heartfoundation.org.au/

Hepatitis Council of WAwww.hepatitiswa.com.au

WA Aids Councilwww.waaids.com/

Canteenwww.canteen.org.au/

See the West Australian Council for Social Services for links to peak bodies and non-for-profit organizations that may seek volunteers. www.wacoss.org.au/ (clickonLINKSatbottomofpage)

Government of WA Volunteering http://wa.gov.au/governmentservices/jobseconomy/volunteers/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Research and Development: Research positions can often require Honours. If you have an interest in this area, keep an eye on university positions or positions available through professional associations. Some universities allow for email alerts.

See www.australian-universities.com/list/ for access to all Australian Universities.

OTHER SITES OF INTEREST

Dept of Health and Ageing www.health.gov.au/

Public Health Association of Australia www.phaa.net.au/

The National Health and Medical Research Council http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/fellows/types/granttype/career.htm

Australian Research Council www.arc.gov.au/

Higher Education Research www.innovation.gov.au/ScienceandResearch/Pages/HigherEducationResearch.aspx

Uni Jobswww.unijobs.com.au/

The Virtual Library Links www.pharmacy.org/

Pharmacy News: The independent website for Australian Pharmacists http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/



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SCHOLARSHIPS

Some professional organisations, government organisations, education institutions and research facilities may have scholarships on offer. These may span student and early career professionals through to experienced researchers and practitioners.

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia: http://www.psa.org.au/site.php?id=5218

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS

Beawareofanyopportunitiestoattendconferences or seminars pertinent to your field. This provides an excellent chance to network and to keep up with developments. If you are on practicum placements in a Hospital environment or medical ground rounds you may also have the chance to attend workshops or seminars.

Take advantage of any opportunity to do so as when applying for positions one of the criteria may be to demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning or professional development.

NOTE: Whilst you may not be in the position to attend any of these conferences, papers are often available online after an event. Check with the professional associations for submitted papers.

PharmaceuticalSocietyofAustralia.(2005).

SocietyofHospitalPharmacistsofAustralia.(2001).

AustralianAssociationofConsultantPharmacy.(2010).



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PHARMACISTLEVEL4/6ROCKINGHAMHOSPITALBRIEFSUMMARYOFDUTIESTOBEPERFORMEDLISTEDINDESCENDINGORDEROFIMPORTANCE

GENERALMonitors the patient’s total drug regimen to promote safe, rational and cost effective therapy, showing due regard for the problems of drug disposition, pathology test results, drug assays, interactions, adverse reactions, interference with laboratory tests, toxicity, dosage, formulation, compliance in administration and costs.

Ensures that the prescribing of all medications conforms to legal and hospital requirements and that prescribing is clearly understood by all personnel.

Controls the correct supply, handling, storage and administration of drugs in clinical areas by:

• Supervisingsupportstaffinthedrugdistributionprocessatwardlevel.• Advisingnursingstaffontheproperhandling,securityandadministrationofdrugs• LiaiseswithMedical,Nursingandotherhealthprofessionalstoprovidedrug information and promote rational drug therapy.• Participatesinward/clinicroundsandmeetings.• Counselspatientsontheirdrugusewhenappropriate.• Assistsintheconductofclinicaltrialsandthecontrolofinvestigationaldrugsat patient level.• Developsandparticipatesineducationprogramsforpharmacists.• Assistswithpharmacygraduateandundergraduate,nursing,medicalandother training programs.• Developsandparticipatesindrugutilisationreview,qualityassurance,development and research work.• VisitsotherentitieswithinRockinghamPeelGroupandthecommunitytoprovide various pharmacy services.• Participatesinadepartmentalroster.• Participatesinperformancemanagementandfacilitates/participatesinQuality Assurance Activities.

OTHER• PerformsdutiesinaccordancewithrelevantOccupationalHealthandSafetyand Equal Employment Opportunity Legislation.• PerformsdutiesinaccordancewiththeSouthMetropolitanHealthServiceand program specific Policies and Procedures.• Performsotherdutiesasrequiredordirected.

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PHARMACISTLEVEL4/6ROCKINGHAMHOSPITAL(CONT)

SECTION 5 – SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

• PossessionofatertiaryqualificationinPharmacyandeligibilityforregistrationandlicensingby the Pharmaceutical Council of Western Australia.

• Demonstratedcompetentdrugknowledgeandunderstandingoftheirapplicationtotheclinical setting.

• Welldevelopedorganisationalandplanningskills.

• Effectivecommunicationskills(verbalandwritten)includingtheabilitytodealwithpatientsand staff of all levels.

• Abilitytoworkaspartofamultidisciplinaryteamwithacommitmenttooptimumpatientcare and professional practice.

• Demonstratedunderstandingofqualityimprovementprinciples.

• PossessionofacurrentvalidWesternAustraliadriver’slicence.

DESIRABLE

• Completionoforprogresstowardsapostgraduatequalification,relevanttohospitalpharmacy practice.

• Welldevelopedcomputerskillswithparticularemphasisonthoserelevanttohospitalpharmacy and therapeutics.

• CurrentknowledgeandcommitmenttoEqualOpportunityinallaspectsofemploymentand service delivery.



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PHARMACY POSITIONS - WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Raven’s Recruitment is Australia’s largest and longest running specialist pharmacist employment agency, placing full-time, part-time and locum pharmacists as well as dispensary technicians and pharmacy assistants all over Australia. In the coming weeks we will be looking to fill fulltime positions in the following categories in Perth and throughout Western Australia.

• Pharmacists

• DispensaryTechnicians

• PharmacyRetailManagers

• PharmacyAssistants

We are now seeking expressions of interest from candidates in these segments and invite you to send your CV for consideration in these upcoming roles. Hourly rates are dependent on job position and past experience. If you are unhappy in your current role or are seeking career advancement then act today. Please apply today by going to www.ravensrecruitment.com.au and registering with us for work in WesternAustralia.orcallJohnatRaven’son1800429829forfurtherdetails.



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PHARMACY INTERNSFREMANTLEHOSPITALANDHEALTHSERVICE2000HoursPosition-2009/2010

The successful applicants will work in a modern hospital pharmacy and undertake training in all sections of the Department including medication dispensing, drug distribution to clinical areas, manufacturing of non-sterile and sterile products and repackaging of medications. Training will also include several clinical pharmacy rotations as well as duties in the Drug Information Service. The department provides comprehensive aseptic training and a formalised competency based clinical pharmacy training program with mentoring and tutor instruction, as well as a commitment to continuing education and a research focus. Highly motivated individuals who are seeking a challenging work environment are encouraged to apply. QualificationsandExperience:SuccessfulcompletionofaBachelorofPharmacyorPostgraduateMPharm UWA. Typing skills are essential and previous experience with or knowledge of pharmaceutical products are highly desirable. Public holiday and weekend work is required on a rostered basis.SuccessfulcompletionofaBachelorofPharmacyorPostgraduateMPharmUWA.Typingskillsareessential and previous experience with or knowledge of pharmaceutical products are highly desirable. Public holiday and weekend work is required on a rostered basis. Further Information: Terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the Health Services Union Award. Terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the Health Services Union Award. An Application Package for the above position is available on request from the Department of Pharmacy bytelephoning(08)94313877MondaytoFriday,between9.00amto1.00pmand2.00pmto4.00pm.Queries regarding the position can be directed to Richard Donnelly, Deputy Chief Pharmacist or Tandy-Sue Copeland, Senior Pharmacist (Clinical Services). Prospective applicants can arrange for a tour of the department. Applications: Written applications are invited from students with permanent residency or Australian Citizen status, addressing the Selection Criteria, stating position applied for, all relevant personal details including contact telephone number, qualifications, previous experience and the names and addresses of three professional referees (including the Head of the Department of Pharmacy, Curtin University of Technology), should be forwarded to the Secretary, Department of Pharmacy, Fremantle Hospital & HealthService,POBox480,FremantleWA6959.

Written applications are invited from students with permanent residency or Australian Citizen status, addressing the Selection Criteria, stating position applied for, all relevant personal details including contact telephone number, qualifications, previous experience and the names and addresses of three professional referees (including the Head of the Department of Pharmacy, Curtin University of Technology), should be forwarded to the Secretary, Department of Pharmacy, Fremantle Hospital & HealthService,POBox480,FremantleWA6959. Commencement Date : Negotiable depending on state of degree completionNegotiable depending on state of degree completion SalaryRange:$44,888perannum(HSULevelL2.1)ClosingDate:5.00pmonMonday,April20,2009



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PHARMACEUTICAL REPRESENTATIVE

Are you looking for a technical sell? Join the pharmaceutical industry and reap the benefits of being a GP representative Consider this role as a 12 month training and development course on being a quality representative Join a multi-national pharmaceutical company that prides itself on:

1. Its Respiratory products which are market leaders in a very challenging environment

2. On their High Standard sales environment – work hard, reach your targets and you will be rewarded favorably

3. Youwillreceivesomeofthebesttrainingintheindustryandbementoredbyaqualitymanager Your role requires you to:

• VisitanarrayofGPsandpharmaciesintheNorthernterritoryofWesternAustralia

• AsaGPRepresentativeitwillbeyourresponsibilitytoprimarilypromotemarketleading Respiratory products

• Withinyourdaytodayroleyouwillberequiredtovisit7GPsand2pharmaciesaday

• BeCreativeanduseyourTenaciousandCompetitivenaturetobeasuccess BENEFITSFORYOU:

• Thiscompanyareknowntoprovideindustryleadingsalarypackages

• Promotemarketleadingproductswhichmeansthatwithenoughdriveandtenacityreaching targets will be achievable

• Workforamanagerwhonotonlyisapersonableindividualbutifyoudisplayhungertobethe best he will coach you to be the best! CONTACT ME: If you are tertiary qualified and have about 1yrs+ sales experience in any industry, please call Lara for a confidentialchaton0280814315orclickonAPPLYbelow.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa



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MANAGER, HEPATITIS C HEALTH PROMOTION PILOT PROJECTDivision: Government Relations and PolicyPositionclassification:Band3Primarysupport:DivisionalManager,PolicyandPlanning

Guild values

The person filling the position of Manager, Hepatitis C Health Promotion Pilot Project, Government RelationsandPolicyDivision,agreesthatbehaviourattheGuildneedstoreflectthevaluesofThePharmacy Guild of Australia.

Position objective

The objective of this position is to promote, coordinate and implement the Hepatitis C Health Promotion Pilot Program to increase the capacity of community pharmacy to provide quality information and advice for people with hepatitis C in high prevalence areas and to promote understanding and awareness of the issues associated with hepatitis C, such as prevention, education, diagnosis and treatment services available.

1. Primary responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this position are to develop and implement a small scale,targeted Hepatitis C Health Promotion Pilot Program through community pharmacies. Thiswill involve:

Project coordination Promotion and awareness raising activities Stakeholder consultation and communication Workforce development which includes developing training resources for community pharmacy and organising training sessions in targeted areas Organisation of face-to-face training sessions in targeted areas Management of contractual obligations associated with the funded project, including reporting and budgetary requirements Management of sub-contracting arrangements for the project

2. Authorities held by the position

The occupant of this position has the following authorities:

Where relevant, represent the Guild at relevant meetings, internal or external working groups, committees as required. Management of project budget and allocation of resources for project activities consistent with standard operating procedures. Management of project activities and authorise final printing proofs of project materials consistent with standard operating procedures. Where relevant, arrange and recommend variations to contracts consistent with standard operating procedures.



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POSITION TITLE: MANAGER, HEPATITIS C HEALTH PROMOTION PILOT PROJECT

3.ReportingrequirementsThe occupant reports to the following positions:

Primary

Divisional Manager, Policy and Planning, Government Relations and Policy Division

Others Director, Government Relations and Policy Division Executive Director National President, National Councillors and Committees

4.KnowledgeandSkillsRequirements

This position requires knowledge about the following areas:

health promotion a broad knowledge of issues relating to hepatitis C a broad knowledge of Australian health system and community pharmacy

This position requires experience in: project management financial management ability to work independently yet as part of a team flexibilitytoworktodeadlineandpeakworkperiods delivering high quality outcomes within tight deadlines

This position requires skills in:

high level organisational and administrative skills high level negotiation and liaison skills high level written and communication skills high level interpersonal skills

5. Qualifications

The following qualifications are mandatory for this position:

Tertiary qualification in health or a related area

The following qualifications are desirable for this position:

Post-graduate qualification in health or a related area Some clinical/health background



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PHARMCIST CONSULTANT

ThePharmacyGuildofAustraliarepresentstheproprietorsofaround5,000communitypharmacies.They form a unique network of trusted healthcare professionals across Australia. The Guild is currently recruiting a Pharmacist Consultant to work within the Practice Development area of the Quality Assurance and Training Division. This is an ongoing permanent full-time position. The successful candidate will provide technical pharmaceutical and pharmacy practice advice to the Guild and its members and assist in identifying and developing new areas of professional pharmacy practice to improve the health of the community. The successful candidate will also support the division in its development of new standards and the reviews of professional standards in particular provide clinical and professional standards advice to support:

• ThereviewofQualityCarePharmacyPracticestandardsandsupportingmaterials;• ThedevelopmentofnewQualityCarePharmacyPracticestandards,proceduresandtemplates;• ThereviewofPharmaceuticalSocietyofAustraliastandardsandguidelines.• Managetheongoingreviewanddevelopmentofclinicaltrainingmaterials;• ManagethedevelopmentofaprogramofaccreditedtrainingforpharmacistsandtheAPC accreditation process (in collaboration with the National Training Manager);• Assistintheimplementationof4thAgreementProgramsandDivisionalprojects;• Assistintheidentificationofissuesrelatingtocurrentpharmacypractice,includingnewareasof pharmacy research;• Assistintheidentificationandimplementationofnewareasofprofessionalpharmacypractice;• PreparesubmissionsandcorrespondenceonpharmaceuticalandpharmacisttrainingIssues;• RepresenttheGuildonworkingparties,adhoccommittees,meetingsandconferencesas required;• Preparearticlesandreportsonstandards,professionalpracticeortrainingissuesofcurrent significance for publishing in Guild journals, bulletins and targeted publications;• MentorandsupportthedevelopmentoftheConsultantPharmacist.

Selection Criteria:o KnowledgeoftheAustralianHealthCareSystem,particularlycommunitypharmacyandthe medicines regulatory framework.o Highly developed written and oral communication skills.o Knowledgeofresearchmethodology.o Experience in research and preparing research briefs under direction.o Experience in communicating and working within multi-disciplinary teams

AsalarypackagecommensuratewiththeGuild’sinternalBand3structurewillbeofferedtothesuccessfulapplicant,dependantonskillsandqualifications.(Salaryrange$80,327to$109,853plussuperannuation and leave loading)

Written applications addressing the selection criteria, including a resume and the names and contact detailsoftworefereesshouldbeforwardedbyFriday12thJune2009.

Email: [email protected]



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