Pharmacist - Ballan

Full job description
UFS Healthcare is a profit for purpose healthcare company committed to empowering more people to live longer, healthier lives. Established in 1880, we have been operating health services for over 140 years. As a mutual organisation owned by our members, we invest our profits back into the business for the benefit of more than 100,000 members, as well as our patients, customers, and the wider community.

We are pleased to invite applications from experienced Pharmacists looking for their next role. If you want to work in a values-driven, supportive organisation where your contribution is recognised and makes a difference – we encourage you to read on!

We recognise our organisation’s rich history and are committed to growth and continuous improvement. We are delivering an exciting strategic plan and have a 10-year vision of being a leading partner in connecting more people to high-quality integrated healthcare across our regions. We are well on our way.

About the Role:

Based in Bacchus Marsh and Ballan
3-4 days per week, Saturdays available also
The purpose of this position is to provide a high-quality pharmacy service to UFS members and the community though dispensing of prescriptions, provision of primary health care, medication management services, medicines information and health advice.

UFS pharmacies are positioned as health care destinations. As a UFS pharmacist, you are expected to focus on utilising your skills as a health professional, rather than the routine elements of the dispensing process which will be delegated to competent dispensary assistants.

All UFS pharmacists are required to deliver professional services to customers, provide health counselling, record clinical interventions and practice forward pharmacy. You are also expected to play an active role in contributing to the achievement of the key performance targets of the pharmacies in which you work.

Our new Pharmacists will:

Be tertiary qualified with a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree
Have a current registration with AHPRA, and have been a registered practicing Pharmacist in Australia for at least 1.5 years
Possess a high level of clinical knowledge and demonstrated willingness to maintain and expand that knowledge
Possess excellent communication skills
Be able to demonstrated customer service focus, including experience in effective counselling and interactions with customers/patients.
Be able to demonstrated flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm and have a passion for delivering excellent customer service, including high-quality professional services and advice.
Read our Guiding Principles over at ufs.com.au and feel strong alignment with them.
What We Offer:

Remuneration package: Competitive salary, generous sign on bonus* and relocation assistance*
Learning Development: Access to great learning and development programs to support your professional growth.
Work-Life Balance: If working full time, the option to accrue RDOs to help you balance work and life commitments as well as flexible work options.
Staff Member Discount: Significant staff savings and benefits in our pharmacy, medical and eyecare networks.
Community Impact: Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that contributes to bettering the health outcomes of our community.
About UFS Healthcare:

With our headquarters in Ballarat we:

operate 1+ pharmacies across the western region of Victoria delivering health services beyond dispensing
offer a range of services through our four medical centres
provide non-emergency medical care, free of charge to our local community through the Ballarat Urgent Care Centre (UCC)
offer optical services through our eyecare business
At UFS we are a welcoming and inclusive workplace where people from all cultures and identities are embraced and encouraged to be their true selves every day. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you need any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join an organisation that values your contribution and supports your growth, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Now:

For more information and to view our full position description , please head over to ufs.com.au.

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Senior People Culture Business Partner, Lucy Finch on: (03) 5327 7784 or via email: lucyfinch@ufs.com.au Read more