1. health and fitness
2. drugs

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Western Hospital Pharmacy Department
Pharmacy Intern Training 2016
Hospital
Western Hospital
- Footscray Campus (160 Gordon Street, Footscray)
- Sunshine Campus (176 Furlong Road, St. Albans)
- Williamstown Campus (77B Railway Cres, Willamstown)
- Sunbury Campus (7 Macedon Street, Sunbury)
Campuses at which pharmacy Interns will work
Primarily Footscray and Sunshine Campus
Hospital Information
Western Health is the pre-eminent provider of health services to one of the most multicultural
western metropolitan regions of Melbourne. Focusing on achieving excellence in teaching and
research and providing and an extensive range of clinical services, Western Health in fast becoming
known as a vibrant, progressive organisation.
Western Health is committed to providing high quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
and research. The health service encourages innovations in patient care, staff professional
development and research activities. Our clinicians, nurses and allied health professionals are
involved in a diverse range of activities that have received recognition at a local, national and
international level.
Western Health has links with The University of Melbourne, La Trobe University and Victoria
University of Technology. Further information is available at www.wh.org.au
Pharmacy Department
Department Head
Kent MacMillan, Ph: 8345 6435
Department Information
The department is staffed by approximately 85 EFT across sites. The Department provides clinical
pharmacy services, drug information, clinical trials, aseptic and oncology preparation, HITH and
outpatient services.
Senior pharmacy roles exist in Oncology, Renal, ICU, Psychiatry, Education, Medication Safety, Drug
Information, Clinical Trials and Policies & Procedures.
The department hours of operation are:
 Footscray Monday- Friday: 8:15- 5:00 with limited weekend service
 Sunshine Monday-Friday: 8:30-5:15 with limited weekend services
Pharmacy Intern Training Program
Pharmacy Intern Training Program Coordinator
Adrian Weeks
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Pharmacy Intern Training Program
At Western Health interns partake in four weekly rotations across a variety of clinical (medical and
surgical), manufacturing and dispensary areas. Interns are expected to develop their skill-set, such
that by the end of the program they reach entry level pharmacist competencies. During the second
half of the program interns will self manage their own ward under pharmacist supervision.
Throughout the program, interns are provided supervision by experienced pharmacists during all
rotations while developing an appropriate level of competencies and responsibilities as outlined in
our in house competency framework.
Weekly tutorials cover a range of clinical, legal and over the counter topics designed, not only to
prepare the interns for their exams, but became competent pharmacists.
Prior to the final oral exam, several practice exams are conducted under exam conditions.
Interns are expected to be enthusiastic, hard working and willing to engage with the Western Health
Intern Program and Western Health core values.
We accept interns enrolled in either the Monash or PSA intern programs.
No prior pharmacy experience or specific skills are required to apply.
Contact person
Adrian Weeks, Intern Program Coordinator
Footscray Campus
Ph: 03 8345 6447
Email: [email protected]