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. Fixed Term - Intern Program 2024 position Full-time - 80 hours per fortnight, with ADO Classification code - Pharmacy Intern SQ1 Award - Victorian Public Sector (Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025 Afred Location DEPARTMENT: The Alfred is a major tertiary referral teaching hospital. It has a role in the provision of specialist tertiary and quaternary services on a state-wide and national basis. Specialist areas include trauma, emergency and intensive care, comprehensive cancer services, blood diseases, melanoma, bone marrow transplant, respiratory medicine, cardiology/cardiovascular, neurosurgery, general and specialist surgery and medicine, psychiatry and diagnostic services. The Alfred's state-wide services include heart and lung transplantation, cystic fibrosis, burns, HIV/AIDS, haemophilia, sexual health and hyperbaric medicine. Over 200 pharmacists and 40 support staff enable the Alfred Health Pharmacy department to provide a seven day a week, extended hour clinical pharmacy service incorporating a range of innovative services through five programs: Clinical Pharmacy Services, Quality Use of Medicines Services, Operational Services, Research, and Education. For more information visit: https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health Further information regarding the position and Intern Program available here: https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health/pharmacy-careers-and-education/pharmacy-internships POSITION: The Victorian Hospital Pharmacy Intern Program at Alfred Health is a government funded position open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents who have completed, or will complete in 2023 a registrable pharmacy degree. All applicants who are eligible are encouraged to apply. We are currently looking for one more intern position, to complete our cohort of seven interns for 2024. The structure of the 2024 training program is outlined: Orientation - Every intern undergoes a one-week orientation and introduction to the overall department. Interns have a three-week clinical orientation rotation with their supervisor to develop essential skills in basic clinical pharmacy processes. Rotations - Intern rotations are primarily based at The Alfred. Rotations include: Operational rotations (dispensaries and aseptic preparations): 9 weeks in total; Clinical rotations (core): 10 weeks in General Medicine (includes rotation to Sandringham campus), 10 weeks in Surgery, 6 weeks in Cardiology, 5 weeks in Aged Care (includes rotation to Caulfield campus); Clinical rotation (elective): 6 weeks in a clinical area of intern choice; Medicines Information: 2 weeks. Support - Each intern is allocated a supervisor to provide guidance, advice and assistance with exam preparation. Interns are also allocated a mentor, senior pharmacist, to assist with the development of a research project. Education Program - The education program delivers weekly intern education sessions on a range of clinical, primary care and exam preparation topics. Clinical sessions are presented by clinical pharmacists working specifically in the relevant clinical area. Research and Governance portfolio - Each intern contributes toward a research project as well as governance in a specified portfolio. The aim is to give each intern an opportunity to develop research, leadership and administrative skills in a chosen speciality. Practice Exams - Multiple practice exams are provided during the year to help interns become familiar with exam structure and questions. Four practice oral exams are run by the department under strict exam conditions to simulate the real environment. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Completion of approved pharmacy degree as determined by the Pharmacy Board of Australia Hold provisional registration with AHPRA, and have both preceptor and supervised practice arrangements approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Enrol in an Intern Training Program with an accredited provider. Community or Hospital pharmacy experience desirable Proven ability to work effectively in a large team Government funded position open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents BENEFITS: Salary packaging Novated leasing Onsite gym Easy public transport access and discounted staff car parking If you are interested in this position or would like any further details, please contact Johnny Nguyen (Senior Pharmacist - Learning and Development) on 9076 2061 or email: johnny.nguyenalfred.org.au; or Jeanny Mai (Lead Pharmacist - Learning and Development) via j.maialfred.org.au Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website - applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered. Applications close: 11pm Tuesday, 26th December 2023. 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 Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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 http://www.alfredhealth.org.au/