Rotational Clinical Pharmacist (Grade 1/2)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $80,513.62 - $119,173.77 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ569362

Applications Close: Sunday, 4 May 2025
Location: Kogarah, Sydney  

NOTE: Candidates who are awaiting full registration, who will be able to provide evidence prior to commencement date, will be considered.

Are you a passionate Clinical Pharmacist looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Rotational Grade 1 or 2 Clinical Pharmacist (Permanent Full time) at St George Hospital.

Why St George Hospital?

• Largest hospital in the Local Health District
• Leading centre for trauma and emergency management in the state

Furthermore, as part of the SESLHD pharmacy services, there are plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development. As a Rotational Clinical Pharmacist, you will have the chance to expand your skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and make a real difference in patient care.

Our Pharmacy team is integral to the delivery of high quality healthcare, working with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medication use and improve patient outcomes. SESLHD Pharmacy provides an extended service over seven days a week, and our leadership team is committed to fostering a culture of teamwork, excellence and innovation.  Working for SESLHD Pharmacy Services means means joining a friendly, collaborative team that will support your professional growth and welcome your ideas and input.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career journey in a dynamic healthcare environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our dedicated team!

The Role
As a Rotational Clinical Pharmacist, your role will also involve patient and carer counselling, participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, and contribution to audits and quality improvement initiatives. Operate across key service areas including Cancer Care, cytotoxic compounding, clinical trials, dispensary, and vaccination clinics.

Support education, research, and uphold safety and quality standards while playing a key role in promoting the Quality Use of Medicines.

As a Grade 2 Pharmacist, you'll build upon the core responsibilities of a Grade 1 role while taking on greater leadership and specialised duties. This includes active involvement in education, specialised practice areas, procedure reviews, and research initiatives. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring and supervising junior pharmacists, interns, assistants, and students—helping to shape the future of pharmacy practice.

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Are you ready to join us?

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

1. Tell us about a challenging case where you identified a medication-related problem. How did you handle it?
2. Describe a time when you had to collaborate with a different team to resolve a problem.
3. How would you handle the pressure of rotating across different specialties in a clinical pharmacy setting?

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ibrahim Hamad on Ibrahim.Hamad@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website