Key Points:

• Hospital Pharmacist in Charge, based at Slade Pharmacy Taree, located within Mayo Private Hospital
• Permanent full-time position, 8am – 4.06pm Monday to Friday (76 hours per fortnight)
• Lead a team and work with specialised medical staff to gain hands-on experience in a modern, patient-centred hospital
• Newly registered pharmacists will be considered
• An opportunity to use your clinical skills in a private hospital
• Work for a growing company with career opportunities and great employee benefits

The Opportunity:
Are you tired of the city snarl and the rat-race environment? Are you looking for a change of scenery, easy to find parking spaces and fresh air? Are you a newly registered pharmacist interested in starting your pharmacy career in a hospital environment?

We have an exciting full-time opportunity available for Pharmacist in Charge to lead and support a dynamic and collaborative team based onsite at Slade Pharmacy, located within Mayo Private Hospital, Taree NSW. Partner with a harmonious hospital team that has a strong focus on providing medical rehab and mental health services to Taree and surrounding communities.

This is a rare opportunity for newly-registered or early career pharmacists to start or progress their career in clinical pharmacy.

The hours:
This is a permanent full-time position, 76 hours per fortnight, working from 8:00am to 4:06pm Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations and dispensing activities
• Assist the team with clinical pharmacy services i.e. medication chart reviews and medication reconciliation
• Manage workload allocations
• Educate and advise staff and patients on disease prevention, drug selection and the proper use of medicines
• Involvement in quality activities within the department
• Dispense and supply medication and pharmacy products
• Coordinate patient medication requirements for inpatient stay, day infusions and discharge
• Support patients, carers, hospital staff and associated employees

About you:
We are seeking a self-motivated individual keen to join a vibrant team environment. With an eagerness to learn and the ability to work autonomously, you will use your previous experience in an Australian based pharmacy to contribute to patient care. 

Skills and experience:

• Current Pharmacist registration with AHPRA
• High attention to detail
• Previous experience in a community or hospital pharmacy
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Hospital experience not mandatory, but desirable.

Does this sound like you? Please click 'Apply Now' and attach a resume and cover letter to your application.  

Who are we?
Slade Pharmacy integrates hospital, community and compounding pharmacy services to the oncology sector and private hospitals across NSW, Victoria and Queensland. We have a strong track record of technological innovation and are a lead provider of medication management services.

We’re a proud part of Icon Group, Australia’s largest provider of end-to-end cancer care.

Read about how Dan found a new purpose in oncology pharmacy: https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/dan-corrigan/

Benefits:

• Valued rewards and recognition program
• Formal induction and training provided
• Professional development program to advance your career
• Access to novated lease options via our partner RemServ
• Access to paid parental leave
• Access to a range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Employee Assistance Program

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.

COVID-19 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.