Senior Pharmacist, Paediatric Oncology

Make a life-changing impact as a Senior Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist, delivering expert care to young patients at John Hunter Hospital.

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Where you'll be working

Based at John Hunter Hospital, you will be an integral part of the Paediatric Oncology team, providing specialised pharmacy services to children undergoing cancer treatment. As one of the largest tertiary referral hospitals in New South Wales, John Hunter Hospital is a centre of excellence for paediatric oncology, offering cutting-edge treatments and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. You will work alongside a highly skilled team of oncologists, nurses, and allied health professionals, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of chemotherapy and other essential medications to paediatric patients.

About the role

As the Senior Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the oversight of chemotherapy services for paediatric oncology patients. Your role will include protocol checking, chemotherapy compounding, patient and family education, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds. You will provide clinical supervision and training for pharmacy staff working in paediatric oncology, ensuring high standards of medication safety and adherence to best practices in an oncology environment.

Working collaboratively with the Senior Paediatric Pharmacist and Pharmacy Service Manager/Deputy Service Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead, manage, and mentor a team of pharmacy professionals. A structured clinical supervision program, including oncology and compounding training, is in place to support your ongoing professional development.

About you

You are an experienced and dedicated pharmacist with:

• Extensive experience in paediatric oncology.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise complex workloads in a dynamic clinical setting.
• A strong focus on medication safety in an oncology environment.
• A passion for mentoring and training pharmacy staff.

What we can offer you

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're supported to excel and make a real difference. Join us in enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Ongoing professional development, including structured oncology and compounding training
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary paediatric oncology team