About the Role
We’re thrilled to offer two exciting opportunities to join our team at Slade Pharmacy Tennyson team, located within the Tennyson Centre Day Hospital in Kurralta Park. Here, you'll help deliver comprehensive and quality pharmacy services to our Icon Cancer Centre and private day hospital patients. These roles are ideal for pharmacists who are ready to take the next step in their career and immerse themselves in a dynamic hospital pharmacy environment.
- Full-time Clinical Pharmacist – 76 hours per fortnight
- Part-time Clinical Pharmacist – 30.4 hours per fortnight (2 days per week)
While this ad is primarily targeting full-time applicants, we welcome interest in either role. If you're seeking flexibility or part-time hours, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Clinical Pharmacist at Slade Pharmacy, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team that’s passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. You’ll work closely with nurses, doctors and allied health professionals to provide clinical pharmacy services that make a real impact. From conducting medication chart reviews and reconciliation to counselling patients and supporting discharge planning, your work will be varied, meaningful and highly valued.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of clinical scenarios, including oncology and specialised access scheme medications. You’ll also have the chance to support other sites across our South Australian network, further broadening your experience and professional development.
Whether you're transitioning from a retail setting or looking to deepen your hospital pharmacy expertise, you’ll be supported with full training and ongoing development. Our team is collaborative, forward-thinking and committed to helping you succeed.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct medication chart reviews and medication reconciliation
- Coordinate patient medication requirements for inpatient stays, day infusions and discharge
- Manufacturing and compounding of aseptic cytotoxic products and non-hazardous patient prescriptions, including the sterile cleaning process
- Provide advice on drug selection and usage
- Counsel patients on the proper use of medicines
- Check the accuracy of prescriptions dispensed by pharmacy technicians
- Dispense and supply medications and pharmacy products
- Conduct ward collection and delivery rounds
- Support and liaise with patients, carers, hospital staff and associated employees
- Educate and advise staff and customers on health promotion and medicine use
- Participate in quality and research activities within the department
About You
We’re looking for a passionate, flexible and adaptable pharmacist who is ready to take the next step in their career.
Key Requirements:
- Current AHPRA registration as a pharmacist
- Previous experience in an Australian or New Zealand pharmacy
- Strong knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
- Excellent time management, communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth
- High attention to detail and ability to work independently
Hospital experience is not required – structured training will be provided to help set you up for success.
About Slade Pharmacy
Established as a family business in 1965, Slade Pharmacy is underpinned by 60 years of pharmacy experience. Slade delivers pharmacy services and best clinical practice through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. As part of Icon Group, Slade Pharmacy employs more than 1,100 pharmacists, technicians and support staff. Slade has more than 70 pharmacies across Australia and is dedicated to quality patient care delivered by an experienced team alongside longstanding partnerships with large private hospital groups.
For more information visit https://sladepharmacy.com.au/
About Slade Pharmacy Tennyson
Slade Pharmacy Tennyson is located within the Tennyson Centre day hospital, providing a wide range of pharmacy services including specialised access scheme medications. The site is known for its collaborative environment, strong clinical focus, and commitment to delivering exceptional care to patients and healthcare partners.
Our Values
- Purpose, at Pace: We’re always expanding our cancer treatment services, making them accessible to more people in Australia and globally.
- Impact, at Scale: As Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, your work here truly makes a difference.
- Connection, at Heart: Our work is challenging but deeply fulfilling, thanks to our incredible, connected, and talented team.
- Opportunity, at Hand: We’re constantly innovating and growing, with over 2.5 million patient interactions in more than 120 locations across 5 countries.
Put simply, At Icon. You Can
Our Culture and Benefits
At Icon, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that grow with you. Enjoy:
- Career-enhancing training to take your pharmacy career to the next level.
- Competitive pay and structured professional development.
- Discounts and perks on hundreds of brands via our Ignite app.
- Novated leasing options and support for your psychological and physical well-being.
- Exciting internal career opportunities as we continue to expand globally.
Excited to Join Us?
At Icon Group, we’re incredibly proud of our passionate, dedicated people and the life-changing work they do. Apply Now to join us and make a difference. You belong with a team that genuinely cares.
Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ to read the inspiring stories of our team members.
Icon Group is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Health Requirement
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) including COVID-19. Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.