Dispensary Manager - Targeted

Step up and lead our dynamic dispensary team at John Hunter Hospital – a great opportunity to grow your skills in a leading tertiary hospital!

Remuneration: $131,830.72 - $135,397.65 per annum + super
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until November 2025
Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 3
Location: Awabakal Country | John Hunter Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ546577
Applications Close: Sunday, 2nd March 2025


About us:
The John Hunter Hospital Pharmacy Department is seeking an outstanding Pharmacist to manage our dispensary service on a temporary full time basis whilst the incumbent is on leave.

This is an opportunity to dip your toe in the water and try working with us!

We are a department of approximately 75 staff consisting of amazing pharmacists and our wonderful technicians and support team.

Combine your clinical and people leadership skills whilst you co-ordinate the inpatient and outpatient dispensary service function at our busy 700 bed tertiary referral hospital.

We will be ensuring that staff are adequately trained, that policies and legislation are adhered to and that there is a focus on high quality and safe medication management. This position will integrate into the JHH pharmacy management team and contribute to departmental governance, strategic policy and planning, and service provision.

About the role:
This dispensary manager provides leadership, management, and coordination of the entire dispensary service for both inpatients and outpatients. This includes provision of best practice clinical services, education and quality improvement activities. They will ensure that staff are adequately trained, that policies and legislation are adhered to and that there is a focus on high quality and safe medication management.

This position integrate into the JHH pharmacy management team and contributes to departmental governance, strategic policy and planning. It presents an opportunity to contribute to our planning as we prepare for the implementation of the Single Digital Patient Record and associated new workflows.

The dispensary manager has direct contribution to the development and support of our interns as they rotate through the dispensary. You will provide direct line management and supervision to a small team of pharmacists, technicians and interns and contribute to service delivery goals across the greater pharmacy department.

You will be supported by a strong management team and work closely with a team of dedicated and skilled technicians and pharmacists, with a senior technician based in the dispensary to support you in delivering a patient centred service.

About you:

• You will be a people person with great communication and interpersonal skills and a drive to improve practice and the skillset and professional development of yourself and others.
• You will have an understanding of the operational aspects of hospital pharmacy service delivery and the factors influencing that and demonstrated experience in managing dispensary services
• You meet the award criteria for appointment at Grade 3 (This role requires a professional portfolio to be submitted as evidence for claims against selection criteria)
• You have an excellent understanding of PBS dispensing and in particular the S100 dispensing
• You have demonstrated strong leadership, management and analytical skills and experience in managing people.

Requirements:

• Proof of eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration agency with relevant post-graduate qualifications.
• Significant experience working within a hospital environment.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• This position is full time; however, job share arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 
• Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.