Clinical Pharmacist

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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1
Remuneration: $43.91 per hour - $57.14 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ676500
Location: Manning Base Hospital
Applications Close: Thursday, 13th August 2026


Where you'll be working
Our team is incredibly supportive of each other both personally and professionally. We welcome new ideas and perspectives, and everyone has a voice. We would love to welcome you to our team and see our fun and fabulous 'Pharm-ily' grow. 

The Opportunity
It is a permanent pharmacist role one day per week based within the Manning Base Hospital Pharmacy Department and Drug and Alcohol Services. You will be providing pharmaceutical care and medication management to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team, to support the safe and effective use of medications as part of an integrated treatment plan. Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. 

As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast Sector. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Superannuation contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment
   

The applicant will receive on the job mentoring and support and they will also have the opportunity to attend both internal and external continuing professional develop opportunities. 

The key responsibilities are:

• Dispense medications prescribed for patients on the opioid treatment program.
• Collaborate with the medical and nursing staff to ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national regulations related to accountable medications, including proper documentation and monitoring of prescriptions.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing medication safety and patient outcomes.
   

• Understanding of pharmacology and the use of medications in addiction treatment.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and ethical considerations related to controlled substance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients, multidisciplinary team, and community stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
   

1. Proof of eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration agency, Pharmacy. Must be able to demonstrate fulfilment of the criteria for grade 2 pharmacist in accordance with the Health Employees' Pharmacists (State) Award

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part-time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position

How to apply

• Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. Proven capacity to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, including able to supervise pharmacy support staff
2. Proven knowledge of therapeutics, particularly as related to the hospital setting and specific clinical specialities as required
3. Demonstrated sound clinical reasoning skills and an awareness of medication safety principles