Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
This locum role provides an opportunity to deliver high-quality clinical and dispensary services in a dynamic hospital setting. As a Hospital Pharmacist in the Northern Territory, you will play a crucial role in optimizing medication therapy, ensuring safe use of medicines, and educating patients and healthcare practitioners.
The position offers hands-on experience with diverse patient populations, including remote Indigenous communities, and allows engagement in multidisciplinary care, making it an ideal role for professionals seeking clinical growth and a unique lifestyle experience.

Job Description
We are seeking a Hospital Pharmacist (Locum) for an 8-week placement within a leading public health service in the Northern Territory. This contract position involves providing clinical pharmacy services across hospital wards, optimizing medication therapy, and supporting patient care in collaboration with allied health teams.

The Hospital Pharmacist will:
• Provide high-quality clinical and dispensary services to patients
• Optimize medication therapy across clinical wards, ensuring safety and effectiveness
• Educate patients and healthcare practitioners on medication management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes
• Support clinical decision-making and safe medicine use practices
• Document pharmacy interventions and maintain accurate patient records

Key Features of the Role
• 8-week locum contract with potential for extension
• Highly competitive hourly rates: $70 – $85 per hour
• Living-away-from-home allowances and travel assistance up to $1,000
• Accommodation allowances provided for the contract duration
• Hands-on experience with diverse and remote patient populations
• Opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary allied health team
• Exposure to unique clinical scenarios and rural healthcare delivery

Responsibilities
• Deliver clinical and dispensary pharmacy services across hospital wards
• Optimize medication therapy and ensure safe medicine use
• Educate patients and healthcare practitioners on treatment plans
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and allied health staff for integrated care
• Maintain accurate records of clinical interventions and dispensing activities
• Ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory pharmacy standards

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:
• Degree in Pharmacy
• Eligibility for registration as a pharmacist with AHPRA

Experience & Skills:
• Experience in hospital or clinical pharmacy practice
• Strong medication management and patient care skills
• Ability to work independently in a locum or remote setting
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Adaptability and willingness to work with diverse patient populations

Salary Insights
• Hourly rate $70 – $85 per hour
• Living-away-from-home allowances and travel reimbursement up to $1,000
• Accommodation allowances provided for the contract duration

Company Overview
The Northern Territory public health service delivers high-quality healthcare across hospitals and clinics in urban and remote areas. With a focus on culturally appropriate care and multidisciplinary collaboration, the organization provides pharmacists with professional development opportunities, diverse clinical experiences, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in unique and inspiring settings.

FAQs
• What does a Hospital Pharmacist do in this role?
Provides clinical pharmacy services, optimizes medication therapy, educates patients and healthcare staff, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.

• Is prior hospital experience required?
Yes. Candidates should have experience in hospital or clinical pharmacy practice.

• What skills are important for this position?
Clinical pharmacy expertise, medication management, patient education, adaptability, and teamwork.

• Are travel and accommodation supported?
Yes. Travel assistance and accommodation allowances are provided, along with living-away-from-home allowances.

Application Tips
• Highlight pharmacy degree and current AHPRA registration
• Emphasize hospital or clinical pharmacy experience
• Include experience with medication therapy optimization and patient education
• Demonstrate adaptability and ability to work in remote or diverse settings
• Showcase teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills