Temporary Information Pharmacist for the Pediatric Drug Group

Do you want to be part of a cross-professional expert team with a national mission? We are now looking for a temporary information pharmacist for the Pediatric Drug Group who wants to contribute to safe and evidence-based drug treatment for children.

Welcome with your application!

You will be offered

• a very rewarding job as an information pharmacist in the Pediatric Drug Group
• to be part of a cross-professional team consisting of pharmacists, pediatric nurses, and pediatricians with the task of managing and developing the decision support ePed for all of Sweden
• a unique opportunity to be involved in developing and improving patient safety with a focus on drug information and drug treatment for pediatric patients both at Karolinska University Hospital and nationally
• onboarding and further professional development based on your needs.

Of course, you will also benefit from our general benefits that Karolinska University Hospital offers you.

About the position

Currently, about twenty pharmacists work in the Pediatric Drug Group together with a pediatric nurse, a neonatologist, and a clinical pharmacologist/pediatrician. The group is characterized by close collaboration and high specialist competence in pediatric drugs.

In the role of information pharmacist, you will be responsible for producing, compiling, and updating evidence-based information about drug treatment for children. The work is done in close collaboration with healthcare professionals, such as pharmacists, doctors, and nurses.

Since pediatric care throughout Sweden relies on the information in ePed, high demands are placed on accuracy, quality, and a structured, methodical approach. The role also requires that you are comfortable both giving and receiving constructive feedback, as peer review and dialogue are a natural and important part of daily work.

The advertisement refers to a temporary position for about a year, with the possibility of extension.

We are looking for someone who

• has a good ability to organize and structure their work and is meticulous
• is good at collaborating with others but can also work independently. You take responsibility for your work and do what is necessary for a good end result. You are responsible enough to ask for help when you need it.
• has a good ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks
• possesses personal maturity and wants to contribute to a workplace where we include, inspire, and appreciate each other
• is flexible and thrives in an environment where development and change are natural parts.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability for the role.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed pharmacist
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written
• Good computer skills

Meritorious:

• Previous work with written compilation of information in the pharmaceutical field.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

In connection with your application, you need to attach your CV. Instead of a personal letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly explain why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

Warm welcome with your application - Together we are Karolinska!

Before filling the position that involves care of children and youth, the person offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and criminal records. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekrytering-pa-karolinska/).

As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you may be assigned to military service. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/var-arbetsplats/totalforsvarsplikt-allman-tjansteplikt-och-krigsplaceringar-pa-karolinska-universitetssjukhuset/).

If you are or have previously been employed by Region Stockholm, we will take internal references from your current or previous manager if you become a candidate for employment.

For permanent positions, a probationary period may be applied.

About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to educate the future healthcare employees together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the best of the patient. We work in a variety of areas and professions.

Our vision - We will cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

Please read more about us at karolinska.se (https://www.karolinska.se/) and follow us on social media!

Pediatric Theme - Astrid Lindgren's Children's Hospital

At the Pediatric Theme - Astrid Lindgren's Children's Hospital, neonatal children and severely ill children with chronic diseases, congenital malformations, and various acute conditions come from all over the country.

Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/for-patienter/astrid-lindgrens-barnsjukhus/jobba-pa-astrid-lindgrens-barnsjukhus2/).

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