Lead Pharmacist – Investigational Drugs Service

Position Title: Lead Pharmacist - Investigational Drugs Service
Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time
Hours per week: 24 hours per week (or as negotiated)
Position Grade: Pharmacist Grade 3, Year 1/2
Salary: $127,372.36 to $130,818.75 (pro-rata) base salary per annum
Department Name: Pharmacy

Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.


About the Role:

• Join a dynamic team leading the provision of quality care to clients of the Investigational Drugs Service for Cancer and Applied Medical Research units.
• Contribute to the delivery of cutting-edge international clinical trials, including innovative Phase 1 trials and local, investigator-led collaborative studies.
• Work at St Vincent's Hospital, a major clinical trials centre in Australia, providing access to ground breaking research areas such as HIV/immunology, heart and lung medicine/transplantation, neurology, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and oncology/haematology.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of care and efficient patient management within the clinical trials environment.
• Participate in and contribute to high-level research initiatives, ensuring continuous advancement in clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Foster an environment of innovation and excellence, supporting both patient care and research development.

About You:

• Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with no conditions on scope of practice and holding post-registration clinical or management/leadership qualifications or equivalent skills/experience.
• Availability for on-call and weekend work as per roster requirements.
• Significant experience and a high level of competence in providing clinical pharmacy services, including a strong understanding of oncology/haematology and clinical trials governance/regulatory principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop high-quality written guidelines, procedures, educational, research, or business materials.
• Proven ability to effectively role model, champion teamwork, and manage and develop staff, both formally and informally.
• Demonstrated skills in managing a complex workload, problem-solving, and the development and implementation of initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.

Why Work at St Vincent's?

• Join a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to compassionate, excellent care.
• Access generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunities for career development across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network.
• Participate in a range of educational programs and post-graduate opportunities.
• Enjoy a great work/life balance and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

About St Vincent's Hospital:

• A busy inner-city hospital located in a beautiful location with easy access to cafes, galleries, and theatres.
• Centres of excellence in heart & lung transplantation, cancer care, mental health, and more.
• Close partnerships with universities and research institutes.
• A diverse workplace with a commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity.

Sponsorship / Work Rights for Australia:
Please note, that sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role

Pre-employment Checks:
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity:
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to Apply:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current resume as well as a separate document addressing the 'About You as noted above.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

The closing date for applications is 21 May 2025

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