Pharmacist Grade 1 or Grade 2 - Rotational

Why This Role Matters
The Rotational Pharmacist role at Grampians Health Horsham plays an important role in delivering high-quality clinical and operational pharmacy services to hospital patients. Pharmacists contribute to safe medication management, patient care, and multidisciplinary healthcare delivery across hospital units. Working within a supportive clinical pharmacy structure, pharmacists help optimise therapy outcomes while supporting patient safety and healthcare quality within regional communities.

Job Description
The Pharmacist Grade 1 or Grade 2 – Rotational position involves delivering comprehensive clinical pharmacy services within a hospital environment. Pharmacists participate in patient assessment, medication review, consultation with healthcare teams, and operational pharmacy activities. The role also offers opportunities for credentialing in advanced pharmacy practices such as Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting (PPMC) and participation in professional education programs.

Key Features of the Role
• Opportunities for clinical rotations across different hospital units
• Access to professional development through journal clubs and in-service education
• Support for seminar and conference participation
• Opportunities to participate in advanced scope of practice programs such as Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting
• Involvement in structured clinical pharmacy teams
• Access to professional development programs including residency programs through the The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia

Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services including assessment, consultation, and therapeutic interventions
• Support safe and effective medication management for hospital patients
• Promote effective patient flow through timely medication review and clinical support
• Participate in multidisciplinary healthcare team discussions and patient care planning
• Provide mentoring and clinical supervision to pharmacy students, interns, residents, and healthcare staff
• Contribute to pharmacy education sessions, clinical meetings, and professional development activities
• Support hospital pharmacy operations and medication safety initiatives

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent pharmacy qualification
• General registration as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or eligibility to obtain registration

Experience and Skills
• Clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital environment is preferred
• Strong clinical knowledge and patient care skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to mentor and support pharmacy learners
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

Salary Insights
The salary for this role ranges between AUD 33.86 and AUD 54.53 per hour depending on experience and grade level. Additional benefits may include salary packaging options, superannuation contributions, and access to professional development opportunities.

Company Overview
Grampians Health provides healthcare services to a large regional population across campuses located in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, Dimboola, Victoria, Australia, Edenhope, Victoria, Australia, Horsham, Victoria, Australia, and Stawell, Victoria, Australia. The organisation is committed to delivering sustainable healthcare tailored to the needs of rural and regional communities. Grampians Health offers diverse career opportunities across acute care, maternity services, mental health, allied health, aged care, and support services.

FAQs
• What is a rotational pharmacist role?
A rotational pharmacist works across different hospital departments to gain experience in various clinical areas.

• What is the difference between Grade 1 and Grade 2 pharmacists?
Grade 1 pharmacists are usually early-career professionals, while Grade 2 pharmacists typically have additional clinical experience and responsibilities.

• Is hospital experience required?
Prior hospital pharmacy experience is preferred but not always mandatory depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

• Are professional development opportunities available?
Yes, the role includes in-service education, journal clubs, and opportunities to participate in professional development programs.

Application Tips
• Highlight any hospital or clinical pharmacy experience in your resume
• Emphasize experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Mention clinical training, residencies, or certifications if applicable
• Demonstrate strong patient care and medication safety knowledge
• Prepare examples of clinical problem solving and teamwork for the interview process