Senior Oncology and Day Medical Unit Pharmacist

NSW Health; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 124.000 - 128.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

NSW Health at Northern Beaches Hospital is seeking a Senior Oncology/Day Medical Unit Pharmacist to backfill a parental leave period on reduced hours. The role involves coordination of oncology pharmacy services and clinical leadership in a hospital setting.

the position requires advanced cancer care knowledge, cytotoxic medication management and staff supervision, with weekend/on-call duties. This backfill role is for 12 months with potential extension and a possibility to continue beyond the

Formación

• Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) with no conditions or restrictions on practice.
• Minimum three years' post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy, with cancer care exposure.
• Advanced knowledge of cytotoxic medication management and guidelines.
• Ability to lead, supervise and develop staff and manage priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day operations of Oncology and DMU Pharmacy and coordinate services.
• Oversee medication supply, workload and clinical oversight for the unit.
• Provide supervision for pharmacists and technicians and ensure safe delivery of care.
• Participate in weekend, public holiday, after-hours and on-call rosters.

Conocimientos

Oncology pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy

Clinical leadership

Cytotoxic chemotherapy

Staff supervision

Workload management

Educación

Pharmacist Registration (AHPRA)

Descripción del empleo

Senior Oncology and Day Medical Unit Pharmacist

This is a 12 month contract to support backfill for a return from parental leave on reduced hours. There is a potential this could be extended beyond the contract date.

• Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
• A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until 6 December 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification:Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration:$2,732.69 - $2,806.64 per week
Hours Per Week:8
Requisition ID:REQ707563

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Hospital

What you'll be doing

The Senior Oncology/Day Medical Unit (DMU) Pharmacist is responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership, coordination, medication supply and clinical oversight of the Oncology and DMU pharmacy service at Northern Beaches Hospital. The role oversees pharmacist(s) and technician(s) working in Oncology Pharmacy to ensure safe, effective and timely delivery of pharmacy services through workload management, clinical supervision, workforce coordination and management of daily service priorities. The position maintains an advanced clinical practice role and serves as the first point of contact for clinical, operational and governance issues within the specialty area.

Willing and available to participate on weekend, public holiday, after-hours and on-call rosters as required.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) with no conditions or restrictions on practice, or eligibility for immediate registration.
• A minimum of three years' post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy, with significant experience and a demonstrated high level of competence and expertise in the provision of cancer care pharmacy services, including cytotoxic and aseptic manufacturing.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of cytotoxic medication management and evidence-based treatment guidelines for cancer treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and develop staff, including workload allocation, clinical supervision, competency-based assessment and the teaching of pharmacists.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and manage a complex and competing workload, to work autonomously with limited supervision, and to exercise independent professional judgement.

Proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with a proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals, consumers and carers, and external service providers.