Senior Pharmacy Technician - Perm FT
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- REQ485967 Requisition #
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- May 01, 2024 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Pharmacy Technician Grade 3
Remuneration: $81,144.23 - $83,841.87 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ485967
Application Close Date: 19/05/2024
Interview Date Range: 22/05/2024 – 29/05/2024
Contact Details: Mick Rowles – (02) 8738 3355 | Rebecca.broom@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking for a vibrant and fulfilling work environment? Join our team at Liverpool Hospital Pharmacy Department, where we are as committed to our team members as we are to our patients.
Our team is young, dynamic, and energised, always pushing the boundaries of what is possible in our field. We are driven by our vision to provide safe and high-quality pharmacy care to our patients. Here, you will not only enhance your skills but also make a significant impact on people’s lives.
What You'll be Doing
Assist the registered pharmacists in the provision of a range of Pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients of the hospital.
Where You'll Be Working
- Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
- The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
- Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
- Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
- Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Must hold appropriate qualification as per the Health Employees' (State) Award for a Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 - (Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy support (HLT40507) or equivalent) as well as Demonstrated experience and qualifications in the operations and maintenance of sterile compounding
facilities - Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
- Demonstrated competency in dispensing, non-sterile production and distribution
- Demonstrated competency in using pharmacy computer systems
- Demonstrated ability to work both individually and in a team environment
- Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritise work flow
- Demonstrated experience in performing complex tasks in cytotoxic drug reconstitution, sterile production, clinical trials, information systems management) under supervision
- Demonstrated experience in the training and supervision of staff including credentialling and Entrustable
professional activities (EPAs)
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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