Key Points:

• Permanent role at Epic Pharmacy Northern Beaches Hospital, Sydney
• Choice of either full-time or part-time employment
• Ideal for a Mental Health Pharmacist or an experienced Clinical Pharmacist keen to expand their expertise in Mental Health
• Enjoy working for a growing company with great employee benefits and plenty of opportunities for career growth and development.

About the Role:
You will primarily be providing clinical pharmacy services across our four Mental Health wards, supported by our experienced Senior Mental Health Pharmacist and Clinical Team Leader. We provide a comprehensive ward based clinical pharmacy service and participate in multi-disciplinary-team meetings with community mental health teams.

The hospital's mental health services include a 20-bed acute public adult patient ward (including 4-bed high dependency unit), a 15-bed psychogeriatric ward, a 22-bed private ward (including drug and alcohol rehabilitation), and a 6-bed Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) unit, ensuring specialized support across a range of mental health needs. Northern Beaches Hospital is closely linked with our local community mental health teams (Brookvale and Lower North Shore) to ensure optimal transition of care for those living with mental illness.

In addition to this, you will receive cross-training in General Medical and Surgical wards, enabling you to support other clinical departments as needed. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance patient care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment while developing your expertise in a specialised area of pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise, co-ordinate, control and supervise the efficient operation of the Mental Health pharmacy service
• Ensure Mental Health pharmacy services adhere to Quality use of Medicines principles, including accuracy of dispensing, provision of drug information and both written and verbal consumer medicines information, and review of medication charts
• Liaise with patients, medical staff, allied health and broader mental health teams, such as community teams, to promote optimal transition of care for those living with mental illness   
• Manage and coordinate the inpatient supply and monitoring of clozapine as a Clozapine Coordinator.
• Manage and coordinate the inpatient supply of opioid replacement therapy (OTP) and liaise with addiction medicine physicians and drug and alcohol teams (inpatient and community)
• Develop and maintain a Quality Improvement Program for the Mental Health pharmacy service
• Contribute to training and educational sessions for pharmacy, nursing, medical staff and allied health professionals
• Contribute to our 7-day roster, including flexible hours, on-call service and reduced weekend and public holiday services

About You:
You are a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist with a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients with mental health conditions. Your communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build strong relationships with patients and healthcare professionals, and you thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

To be considered for the role, you will need:

• Current AHPRA general registration as a pharmacist, with no restrictions on practice
• Minimum 2 years Clinical Pharmacy experience
• Personal Indemnity insurance
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical drug knowledge, ensuring safe and efficient patient care delivery.
• Proven capability to work collaboratively within a team, while also being able to function independently with minimal supervision to accomplish team objectives.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and ongoing education in the field of pharmacy.
• Prior experience in Mental Health is highly desirable, comprehensive training and support will be provided to further your knowledge.

About Us:
Opened in 2018, the 488-bed Northern Beaches Hospital delivers high-quality care to both public and private patients. The hospital offers extensive inpatient and outpatient services, including dialysis and cancer care. It features a 50-bed Emergency Department, a 20-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 14 state-of-the-art operating theatres, two cardiac catheter labs, and four procedural rooms. The hospital provides comprehensive services in surgery, critical care, and intensive care, alongside dedicated departments for Maternity, Paediatrics, General Medicine, Geriatrics, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Infectious Diseases.

Epic Pharmacy Northern Beaches is located in the hospital foyer and serves as the hub for our pharmacy operations. Our team of over 50 pharmacists, interns, residents, and technicians, are dedicated to providing exceptional care. The pharmacy team is structured into operational (dispensary and oncology) and clinical services, ensuring comprehensive support across all hospital wards.

Why Choose Us?
At Epic Pharmacy, we’re committed to supporting your professional and personal growth with a range of benefits designed to help you thrive:

• Hands-on Training – Comprehensive support to help you develop your clinical pharmacy skills
• Career Development – Set personalised goals and access structured development pathways, mentorship, and free online courses.
• Financial Perks – Save on vehicle costs with novated leasing and enjoy discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, dining, and more through our employee rewards portal. Discounted staff parking available with immediate availability.
• Health & Wellbeing – Prioritise your physical and mental health with our Fitness Passport program, giving you unlimited access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities at great value. Confidential support is also available through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave (for permanent employees), helping you maintain flexibility when you need it most.

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.

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Pre-Employment Health Requirement
Epic Pharmacy 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.