Oncology Informatics (CHARM) Lead Pharmacist, Cancer Services

Barwon Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Salary packaging

Living expenses cap

Meals and entertainment cap

Job summary

Barwon Health in Victoria is seeking an experienced Oncology Pharmacist to support the safe prescribing of cancer treatments via CHARM and to form part of the senior leadership team in oncology pharmacy.

You will shape the future of cancer pharmacy through leadership, innovation and quality improvement, with opportunities for professional development, salary packaging and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Eight years’ hospital and clinical pharmacy experience.
• Three years in cancer services minimum.
• Current AHPRA registration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain CHARM treatment pathways and clinical protocols.
• Oversee CHARM drug formulary and compounding worksheets.
• Coordinate user access, training and system support with IT/vendors.
• Lead CHARM governance, audits, reporting and quality improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Pharmacy degree (undergrad or postgrad)

Tools

CHARM

Pharmacy informatics

Job description

About the role

• Support the safe prescribing of cancer treatments via the CHARM electronic prescribing software
• Form part of the senior leadership team in oncology pharmacy
• Shape the future of cancer pharmacy through leadership, innovation and quality improvement
• Enjoy professional development, salary packaging and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain CHARM treatment pathways, including standard-of-care regimens and clinical trial protocols, ensuring alignment with current evidence and governance requirements.
• Oversee compounding worksheets and the regional CHARM drug formulary, ensuring accurate medicine information and compliance with relevant standards.
• Coordinate user access, training and system support, liaising with software vendors and IT teams to troubleshoot issues and implement system upgrades.
• Lead CHARM governance and continuous improvement, including pathway audits, medicines usage reporting, policies and procedures, and business continuity planning.

What we’re looking for

• A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate pharmacy qualification, current AHPRA registration and at least eight years’ hospital and clinical pharmacy experience, including a minimum of three years in cancer services.
• Sound clinical knowledge of cancer treatments and a commitment to medication safety, evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and lead practice improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and support system users.
• Experience with CHARM, sterile compounding practices, pharmaceutical stability and compatibility, or pharmacy informatics would be highly regarded.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [[e-mail]]

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

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