Pharmacist - Dispensary (Temporary)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmead Hospital, part of NSW Health, is seeking a Pharmacist (Dispendary) to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care and optimise medication outcomes for patients. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based pharmacotherapy, safety-focused distribution, and clinical support across diverse adult and specialty services.

The role requires a Bachelor of Pharmacy and AHPRA registration, with 38 hours per week in a temporary full-time capacity at Westmead Hospital.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Extensive experience in clinical hospital pharmacy in Australia.
• Strong therapeutic knowledge and initiative in applying pharmaceutical principles.
• Good organisational skills and time management.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmacy services to optimise medication outcomes.
• Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services, including medication assessment and pharmaceutical care.
• Oversee medication distribution and dispensing activities.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to promote evidence-based medication management and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians, students and staff while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical hospital pharmacy

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Job description

Deliver high-quality pharmacy care within a leading tertiary hospital environment
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient medication outcomes
Grow your clinical expertise through diverse and rewarding pharmacy services

Provide safe, evidence-based medication management and deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care to patients at Westmead Hospital.

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time (Up to 30/07/2027)
Position Classification:Pharmacist Grade 2
Remuneration:$61.31 - $65.00 per hour
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Pharmacy Department at Westmead Hospital, a leading tertiary referral hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services to the Western Sydney community. You will be part of a supportive and innovative team committed to improving patient outcomes through safe, effective and person-centred medication management.

Working within a collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality pharmacy services while continuing to develop your clinical skills across a diverse patient population.

Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional care within a major teaching hospital.

Work alongside experienced pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and healthcare professionals.

Contribute to a culture focused on quality improvement, education and professional growth.

Support safe medication practices that directly impact patient care and recovery.

What you'll be doing

As a pharmacist – Dispensary, you will provide comprehensive pharmacy services that support the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines across Westmead Hospital. You will apply your clinical knowledge and professional expertise to optimise medication outcomes for patients.

Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services, including medication assessment and pharmaceutical care.

Support safe and accurate medication distribution and oversee pharmacy dispensing activities.

Collaborate with healthcare teams to promote evidence-based medication management and antimicrobial stewardship.

Provide expert medication information and advice to patients and clinical staff.

Supervise and support pharmacy technicians, students and other pharmacy staff while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)

Demonstrated extensive experience in clinical hospital pharmacy with satisfactory pharmacy dispensing experience in Australia (or equivalent)

Demonstrated excellent therapeutic knowledge and ability to exercise a high level of initiative in the application of pharmaceutical principles to clinical practice

Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change

Excellent time management with attention to detail

Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by Tertiary Education Institutions e.g. Bachelor of Pharmacy. Must satisfy Grade 2 classification as per Health Employees Pharmacists (State) Award.

Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visithttps://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note:A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.