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CHW Director of Pharmacy
Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 6
Remuneration: 152475.99 - 156193.19 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ525358
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia.We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
The CHW Pharmacy Department as an independently managed service that is an integral part of a SCHN Network Pharmacy Service and also provides pharmacy services to other SCHN sites such as NETS and Bear Cottage.
The position provides a strategic role to ensure that current and future pharmacy services are safe, effective, efficient and meet professional and stakeholder expectations within a financially responsible framework.
The Director of Pharmacy will work with the SCHN Network Pharmacy Services Manager and other senior Pharmacy managers within the SCHN Network to contribute to the strategic direction of SCHN Network Pharmacy Services.
- Full registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (through Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency-AHPRA) with no restrictions on scope of practice.
- Postgraduate qualifications such as Diploma of Hospital Pharmacy, Diploma of Clinical Pharmacy or any other relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or appropriate and extensive Hospital Pharmacy leadership experience.
- Extensive experience in the provision of advanced clinical pharmacy services in a busy tertiary hospital setting (paediatric experience preferred) with a demonstrated knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice and Quality Use of Medicine principles.
- Demonstrated experience with drug and therapeutics committees, policy and procedure development, risk management strategies and strong financial and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, sound leadership and motivational skills, with demonstrated consultation and negotiation skills to develop and refine strategic relationships both internally and externally to SCHN
- Proven ability to provide operational leadership and strategic direction in the management of departmental resources and services in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, motivate and inspire both clinical and technical support staff and students to further develop their skills and identify opportunities for innovative practice through training and research
- Advanced knowledge of the principles of medication management and safety across a large hospital, including familiarity with the requirements of the National Accreditation Standards.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.? For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Websitehttps://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards.SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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For role related queries or questions contact Peter Barclay on peter.barclay@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 14/10/2024
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 14 Oct 2024
- Location:
- NSW - Westmead
- Salary:
- $152475.99 - $156193.19
- Work Type:
- Contract/Temp
- Category:
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Health & Medical
Public Sector