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Queensland Health

Pre-REGISTRATION PHARMACY 2008/2009 RECRUITMENT – QUEENSLAND HEALTH

Welcome to Queensland Health’s Pre-Registration Pharmacy Recruitment for 2008/2009 – this applies for placement in Queensland Health Hospitals commencing in August 2008 or January 2009.

All Queensland public hospitals employing Pre-Registration Pharmacy Graduates for 2008/2009 are participating in this recruitment program.

This process is to give you a more convenient method of applying to multiple facilities through one application.  You are given the opportunity to nominate three facilities where you would like to undertake your pre-registration year.  The information you provide will be forwarded to each of your preferred facilities for their consideration.

Applications closed on Monday, 25 February 2008.

For detailed information on applying for a position please click on the following links:

PARTICIPATING PUBLIC HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

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MAPS

Central Area Health Service (PDF, 88 KB)
Northern Area Health Service (PDF, 66 KB)
Southern Area Health Service (PDF, 79 KB)

CATEGORIES FOR HOSPITALS

ROLE DESCRIPTION

REFEREE REPORT

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PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Coordinator Pre-Registration Pharmacy Program – Ruth Hay (07) 3636 9828

PARTICIPATING PUBLIC HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CONTACT DETAILS

Bundaberg Base Hospital  Paul Cracknell  (07) 4150 2511
Cairns Base Hospital  Jessica Bosanquet  (07) 4050 6212
Gold Coast Hospital  Liz Coombs  (07) 5519 8244
Fraser Coast Hospitals  Colin Wright  (07) 4120 6610
Gympie Hospital  Lorraine Robinson  (07) 5489 8506
Ipswich Hospital  James Radford  (07) 3810 1222
Logan Hospital  Peter Reeves  (07) 3299 8818
Mackay Hospital  Ron Nightingale  (07) 4968 6099
Mount Isa Hospital  Director  (07) 4744 4428
Princess Alexandra Hospital  Lynette Loy  (07) 3240 7048
QEII Jubilee Hospital  Dr John Parke  (07) 3275 6290
Redcliffe Hospital  Derek Just  (07) 3883 7781
Redland Hospital  Gabrielle Lambert  (07) 3488 3131
Rockhampton and Gladstone Hospitals  Robert Forsythe  (07) 4920 6436
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital  Karen Allen  (07) 3636 7040
Royal Children’s Hospital  Hugh Miller  (07) 3636 8510
Sunshine Coast Hospitals  Diana Kately  (07) 5470 6743
The Park: Centre for Mental Health  Ally Bashir  (07) 3271 8211
The Prince Charles Hospital  Phillip Rumballe  (07) 3139 4404
The Townsville Hospital  Robyn Underwood  (07) 4796 2803
Toowoomba Hospital  Graham Caitens  (07) 4616 6262

Purpose of Position

To provide a learning environment where experience, skills and understanding of hospital pharmacy practice can be gained by the graduate to complete requirements for registration as a Pharmacist in Queensland at the end of the prescribed training period.

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Objective of the Position

To provide an opportunity for Graduate Pharmacists to complete their Pre-registration year.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the professional supervision of a Registered Pharmacist primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Participate in professional projects within the department and during the course of the pre-registration period undertake and complete a practice research project.

Further information can be found in the Role Description.

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HOW TO APPLY

WHO CAN APPLY

Applications are open to Pharmacy students expecting to graduate from Australian universities in July 2008 and November 2009 and available to commence employment in August 2008 and January 2009 respectively. Note: Overseas APEC candidates can not apply through this process but may express their interest by going to www.health.qld.gov.au/allied/eoi.asp

Refer to the list of participating Health Care Facilities for positions available.

LODGING APPLICATION FORM

Your completed application must include:

The completed Application Form with Assessment Criteria, Curriculum Vitae and Academic Results should be saved as either a Word (doc), a rich text format (rtf), JPEG Image, PDF (Adobe Acrobat) or Bitmap Image document and sent as an attachment to your covering email. Do not include the form or any of the above requested information in the body of the email message.

Academic Results may be downloaded from the University website and sent as your initial copy but an original copy must be brought to interview.

NO other documentation apart from what has been requested should be submitted at the time of lodging your application.

NB: It is the responsibility of each applicant to provide your nominated referees with a referee form. These forms must be returned by the referee directly to Recruitment Support Services Team by the closing date of Monday, 25 February.

Please forward your completed application via email to:
careers@health.qld.gov.au

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for all Pre-registration Pharmacist applications was Monday, 25 February 2008.  Applications received after this date will not be accepted.

APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Applications received will be processed by Recruitment Support Services Team and an email will be sent to you within 48 hours.

ENQUIRIES

Any enquiries regarding the Application Kit or the application process may be directed to the campaign email address: careers@health.qld.gov.au
Enquiries will receive a prompt response. If you would like further information of the positions at specific facilities you may contact the Directors of Pharmacy at the relevant hospitals. Please refer to the Participating Public Health Care Facilities section.

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APPLICATION SELECTION

SELECTION PROCESS

Your application will be forwarded to each of your three preferred hospitals and candidates for interview will be determined by the Director of Pharmacy at each hospital.

Interviews will be conducted in the week commencing 7 April 2008.  Separate interviews will not be necessary for each hospital as interview panels will be arranged.  You may be invited to attend more than one interview on the day.

Please note Queensland Health is unable to assist applicants with travel expenses to attend interviews.

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF DETAILS

During this process if you change your postal or email address or telephone numbers contact Jan McEwan-Patane (07) 3006 5119 or email careers@health.qld.gov.au with your new details.

CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK

A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for these jobs.

FEEDBACK

Feedback is provided upon request, to all applicants by a member of the selection committee or the Coordinator of the Pre-registration Pharmacy program. Refer to the Participating Public Health Care Facilities section.

NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT

You will be made one offer of employment by a Director of Pharmacy.  Once you have accepted the offer, a letter of appointment will be sent from the relevant hospital.

UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

Unsuccessful applicants will receive a letter from the Recruitment Support Services Team.  Please forward all enquires regarding the outcome of your application to careers@health.qld.gov.au

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment Criteria are the skills, knowledge, abilities, experience and mandatory qualifications which have been identified as being the primary factors needed to perform the duties of the position.

The Assessment Criteria form the core component of the entire selection process, identifying the qualities required for the position in terms of qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities.

ADDRESSING THE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Describe whatever relevant experience you have, outlining how you have used your knowledge, skills and abilities and relate this to your capacity to meet the requirements (or duties) of the job. You can also draw examples from non-work activities that may demonstrate skills and knowledge relevant to the Assessment Criteria.

The wording of the Assessment Criteria will indicate the level of knowledge, skills and abilities you require to successfully fill the position. Some examples of words used are explained as follows: ‘Possess a basic understanding of, or ‘an ability to acquire knowledge of’ means that you have the potential to acquire the skill or knowledge.’

Please specifically address each of the Assessment Criteria and answer Questions which are attached to the Application Form. In total, responses to assessment criteria and questions should not exceed five typed A4 pages. Return Application Form and attached Assessment Criteria and questions via email by closing date Monday, 25 February 2008.

AC1

 Professional Skills: Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the day to day practice of hospital pharmacy.

AC2

 Patient and Customer Focus: Demonstrated level of interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients; to provide patient medication counselling according to professional standards.

AC3

 Team Focus: Ability to work as an active member of the health care team, and a willingness to work under the direction of registered pharmacists and to carry out prescribed duties with initiative, maturity and responsibility.  Demonstrated respect for others, remaining flexible, fair and willing to compromise when dealing with team members.

AC4

 Organisation and Planning: Demonstrate time management skills and the potential to work autonomously where appropriate.

AC5

 Workplace Issues:  Understanding of contemporary human resource practices    including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-    discrimination. Understanding of privacy, confidentiality and ethical issues as they relate to pharmacy.

As part of your application we would like you to answer three questions.  Your answers should be no more than half a page in length for each question.

1. Tell us why you have chosen to undertake your pre-registration year in   hospital pharmacy.
2. Where do you see yourself in your pharmacy career in five years time?
3. Describe your personal attributes and experiences, work or otherwise, that equip you for a career in hospital pharmacy.

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REFEREES

NB: Forward the Referee Report forms to your two nominated referees, asking that they complete the forms and return to the address or fax number on the form by the closing date 25 February 2008

You could nominate persons from your placements, the university, or from any other vocational work you have under taken.

Referee Report Forms received after Monday, 25 February 2008 will NOT be included with your application.

CURRICULUM VITAE / RESUME

A Curriculum Vitae / Resume is to be included with your application. Curriculum Vitae/Resume should include employment history, educational qualifications, names of your referees and clinical experience.

Should you be invited for an interview you will be required to sign your resume/curriculum vitae, to verify that it is true and correct at that time.

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EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK

“Queensland Health has a responsibility to:

The Director-General of Queensland Health requires all persons recommended for appointment to Queensland Health for periods in excess of three months to be subject to a pre-appointment criminal history check.

Persons recommended for appointment to Queensland Health for periods in excess of three months will be asked to provide adequate proof of identity and written consent for Queensland Health to conduct a criminal history check through the Queensland Police Service. Failure to provide adequate documentation and consent without reasonable explanation within seven days of being requested will result in disqualification from further consideration for appointment.

Appointment to Queensland Health cannot be finalised until the criminal history checking process is completed. Depending on the relevant duties of the job, having a criminal history may not necessarily result in disqualification for appointment.

If, after obtaining a criminal history report, the Director-General or delegate considers that the recommended person may be unsuitable, the recommended person may make written or oral representations before any final decision is made.

Please be aware that any statement in an application which is found to be deliberately misleading will result in disqualification from further consideration. If you are employed in the Queensland Public Service, it may result in disciplinary action.”

After interview a criminal history check maybe conducted on the recommended persons for these jobs. Any documentation that will need to be returned with the Criminal History Check form will be explained on the form or in the covering letter.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The pharmacy pre-registration trainee position is a temporary appointment for 52 weeks.  This includes four weeks paid leave.  Subject to availability, some hospitals may offer at a local level, an extension of 12 months as a registered pharmacist.

REGISTRATION

Probationary registration with the Pharmacists Board of Queensland must be obtained prior to commencing employment. Website: www.pharmacyboard.qld.gov.au

SALARIES

District Health Service Employees are paid according to the District Health Services Employees Award – State.  The Pre-registration year is a PO2(2) salary which is $1846.50 per fortnight as at 1 September 2007. Electronic copies of these rates are available on the Queensland Health website at www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus and copies of the Award are available on Queensland Health’s intranet site – QHEPS (Queensland Health Electronic Publishing Service).  Copies of this Award are also available from Goprint, 371 Vulture Street, Woolloongabba Q 4102.

HOURS OF DUTY

The normal working week is 38 hours. Pre-registration pharmacists can expect to be included into the existing rostering arrangements of the department.  Depending on the particular hospital these may include weekends and Public Holidays.

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PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND REGULATING BODIES

LEGISLATION

The Pharmacists Registration Board of Queensland is the registering body for pharmacists in Queensland and is responsible for the administration of the Pharmacists Registration Act 2001 and the Pharmacists Registration Regulations 2001.

The Board administers the Act and Regulations with the object of: protecting the public by ensuring health care is delivered by registrants in a professional, safe and competent way; upholding standards of practice within the profession; and maintaining public confidence in the profession.  Where appropriate the Board may develop its own standards of practice or endorse Standards and Guidelines developed by or on behalf of the profession.

Contact details for the Board are:

Pharmacists Board of Queensland
Level 8, Forestry House
160 Mary Street
Brisbane                     (or)

Pharmacists Board of Queensland
GPO Box 2438
Brisbane Qld 4001

Telephone: (07) 3225 2509        Fax: (07) 3225 2527
Email: pharmacy@healthregboards.qld.gov.au
Website: www.pharmacyboard.qld.gov.au

National professional organisations representing pharmacists include the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

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FACILITY PRE-REGISTRATION PHARMACISTS NUMBERS

The following hospitals will be placing Pre-Registration Pharmacists (numbers are indicative only).

Facility Aug 08
Jan 09
Bundaberg Hospital 1
2
Cairns Hospital  
2
Gold Coast Hospital 3
2
Fraser Coast Hospitals (Maryborough and Hervey Bay)  
1
Gympie Hospital  
1
Ipswich Hospital   
1
Logan Hospital  2
1
Mackay Hospital    
1
Mount Isa Hospital  
Princess Alexandra Hospital  2
2
QEII Jubilee Hospital   
1
Redcliffe Hospital   
1
Redlands Hospital    1
1
Rockhampton and Gladstone Hospital  
3
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital  
5
Royal Children’s Hospital  
3
Sunshine Coast Hospitals  
2
The Park: Centre for Mental Health  
1
The Prince Charles Hospital  2
2
Toowoomba Hospital   
1
The Townsville Hospital  
4

CATEGORIES FOR HOSPITALS

Categories for hospital bed numbers based in the booklet:

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ROLE DESCRIPTION

To download role description (PDF, 47 KB)

REFEREE REPORT

To download referee report (PDF, 27 KB)

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