Senior Pharmacist – Cystic Fibrosis and Respiratory Service

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Pharmacy
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REQ607797 Requisition #
  • Lead advanced clinical pharmacy services in a specialist respiratory team

  • Drive research and innovation in Cystic Fibrosis care

  • Join a world-class hospital committed to excellence and patient-centred care

Manage complex medication care and research for CF patients at Westmead Hospital – make a real impact in respiratory health. 

 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time    
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3   
Remuneration: $137,103.88 - $140,813.78 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 
Location: Westmead  

 

Where you'll be working

Westmead Hospital is one of Australia’s leading tertiary hospitals, renowned for cutting-edge care and multidisciplinary collaboration. You’ll join a dynamic Pharmacy Department that values innovation, education, and patient safety.

  • Work in a specialist Cystic Fibrosis & Bronchiectasis Service

  • Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team

  • Access professional development and research opportunities

  • Contribute to quality improvement and clinical excellence

  • Enjoy a supportive culture focused on patient-centred care

 

What you'll be doing 
As Senior Pharmacist, you’ll deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for CF and bronchiectasis patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. You’ll also lead research initiatives and ensure safe, effective medication management.

  • Provide expert medication reviews, education, and adherence support

  • Participate in clinics, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings

  • Coordinate home IV antibiotic therapy and clinical trial medications

  • Drive quality assurance, research, and continuous improvement

  • Mentor and support pharmacists and students in clinical training

Ready to make a difference?

Join NSW Health and help us shape the future of patient care. Apply today to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

 

Essential Requirements

  • Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by Tertiary Education Institutions e.g Bachelor of Pharmacy. Must satisfy Grade 3 classification as per Health Employees Pharmacists (State) Award. 
     

  • Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA.  

Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstrated excellent communication skills both written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

  2. Demonstrated extensive experience in clinical pharmacy practice in the hospital setting.

  3. Demonstrated excellent therapeutic knowledge and ability to exercise a high level of initiative in the application of pharmaceutical principles to clinical practice and in respiratory medicine.

  4. Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines.

  5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change.

  6. Demonstrated ability and experience in patient and staff education.

  7. Demonstrated experience in research and quality improvement activities including pharmaceutical clinical trials.

  8. Willing to work on weekends, on-call as per departmental rosters.

 

Requisition ID: REQ607797
Applications Close: 11th December 2025. 

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.  The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

 
Need more information ?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. 

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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