Key Points

• Clinical Pharmacist, specialising in Oncology and Clinical Trials
• Epic Pharmacy, Port Macquarie Base Hospital, NSW
• Permanent full-time position (76 hours per fortnight)
• Training provided for new-to-hospital and oncology pharmacists
• Potential for a Team Leader position for the right candidate interested in career development
• Work with a close-knit team in a growing company with great employee benefits
• Enjoy a sea-change in this idyllic location far away from the busy city hustle

The Opportunity
We are looking for a full-time Pharmacist to join our dynamic team at Epic Pharmacy, Port Macquarie. Escape the city snarl and enjoy a sea-change lifestyle. You will always find a parking space and be able to enjoy the lovely beaches on weekends!

Join our supportive and collaborative team located onsite at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, you will coordinate clinical trial services and provide pharmacy services to support patients and hospital staff on the day oncology unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to further enhance your career in an ever-evolving multidisciplinary team environment and work with patients. We are a forward-thinking team, seizing opportunities for change, growth and improvement in patient outcomes. Gain the chance to further diversify your career in pharmacy and be exposed to a variety of multidisciplinary services including hospital and compounding.

Expand your skills and experience by working onsite at this NSW Health Public Hospital in the beautiful Mid North Coast region of NSW. 

Port Macquarie Base Hospital is a 228-bed level five facility with a 24-hour Emergency Department and a range of specialist services including intensive care, cardiology, geriatric, rheumatology, stroke, respiratory, oncology, renal dialysis, general medicine, orthopaedic, urology, vascular, general surgery, mental health, paediatrics, and obstetrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Slade Health for chemotherapy supply to oncology unit patients.
• Dispense and supply S100 medication and other pharmacy products.
• Provide clinical leadership in high-quality cancer care pharmacy services.
• Participate in clinical trial negotiations, feasibility, and strategic planning.
• Conduct staff training, including trial-specific training and SOP development.
• Perform medication chart reviews, reconciliation, and clinical screening of chemotherapy orders.
• Manufacture and compound cytotoxic and non-hazardous products.
• Undertake administrative, quality assurance, and financial tasks for clinical trial services.
• Our full-time, Monday to Friday roster promotes a healthy work-life balance. If desired, we provide opportunities for additional on-call and weekend shifts.

About You
As a registered pharmacist with Australian based pharmacy experience, you will have a team orientated attitude, a focus on delivering exceptional service and care to patients, and the ability to manage your own workload with good communication skills to effectively liaise with a wide range of health professionals. You will be highly driven and have high attention to detail and a passion for building on your clinical skills and knowledge.

Eligibility requirements:

• Valid AHPRA registration
• Proven ability to manage a complex clinical case load and problem solve to achieve patient focused outcomes.

If you’re interested in being considered for a Team Leader role, these are desired requirements we are looking for:

• Ability to train, coach and supervise technicians and pharmacists.
• Significant and expansive experience in hospital pharmacy practice including clinical oncology pharmacy practice.
• Experience and training in clinical pharmacy relating to cancer services
• Active membership with at least TWO of the following professional bodies is desired: SHPA, COSA, ISOPP, HOPA, BOPA, MASCC, ASCO and/or ASHP

If now is the time to make a positive career move, APPLY NOW!  Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, so don’t delay in submitting your application.

About Us
Icon Group provides a complete suite of services to support the operation of more than 75 pharmacies across Australia. Icon Group supports Slade and Epic pharmacies specialising in hospital and oncology pharmacy services. This includes regional and metropolitan sites in both public and private hospitals that range from 31 to 900 beds. 

The national pharmacy network offers partner hospitals best-practice medication supply and clinical pharmacy services, combined with extensive experience and knowledge of pharmacy governance and quality management practices.  

For more information visit https://icongroup.global/en/our-services/pharmacy-services  

Our Values

• Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.
• Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.
• Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.
• Opportunity, at Hand: We’re continually innovating. We deliver over 2.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 5 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.

Amazing Benefits at Icon Group

• Dedicated career-enhancing and industry-recognised pharmacy training courses
• Competitive remuneration and structured professional development through our National Career Pathway
• Valued rewards and recognition program
• Incredible discounts and cashback on hundreds of brands through our internal Ignite app
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Access to novated lease options via our partner RemServ
• Access to paid parental leave for permanent employees
• Resources and tools to help support and balance psychological and physical health
• Exciting international opportunities as part of Icon’s expansion
• Opportunity to apply for our internal Middleton Scholarship program, which is focused on empowering continued professional development

To Apply
Please attach a resume and cover letter showing us why you’d love to join us, and what makes you a great fit for the role.

Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds. Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ to read the stories of our incredible people.

Health Requirement
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.