Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Technician

About the role:

John Hunter Hospital is actively looking for dedicated and motivated individuals to become part of its pharmacy team. Our core value of teamwork isn't just a slogan – it's the heartbeat of our organisation. Here, you'll be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team where everyone's voice matters and where collective success is the ultimate goal.

We have multiple roles available within the John Hunter Hospital Pharmacy department, and may be able to provide the opportunity to undertake formal studies towards nationally recognised training courses in Hospital or Health Pharmacy Support (HLT37121).

The fundamental tasks of these roles is the provision of safe, efficient and effective supply of pharmaceuticals and other supportive pharmaceutical services to patients of Hunter New England Local Health District. This includes medication ordering, dispensing, impresting and stock management, preparation of manufactured products, and associated clerical and supportive tasks.

These roles will be supported by our senior pharmacy technicians who will provide induction, orientation and ongoing training and education, under the supervision of our pharmacists.

If you find this opportunity intriguing, we encourage you to initially contact Tracey Meares on Tracey.Meares@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your application.

Where you'll be working:

• Our growing team of around 75 staff consists of pharmacists, assistants, technicians, stores and administrative personnel. We work as a team to ensure the safe, efficient and timely provision of medication services to both inpatients and outpatients of the John Hunter Hospital.
• Our team endeavours to achieve optimal medication outcomes following the Hunter New England principle of serving Every Patient, Every Time.
• John Hunter Hospital delivers a variety of inpatient and outpatient acute and sub-acute health care services to the Newcastle community and provides exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties.

About you:

• You have great attention to detail that you can actively apply in a practical day-to-day way.
• You happily work within established processes and procedures with a readiness to contribute to ongoing improvements.
• You are a great team player who has excellent prioritisation skills
• You possess the ability to provide patient-focused care in a busy, ever-changing environment.
• You embrace reflective learning and are driven to develop your own skillset.
• You have experience working in a pharmacy environment, even better if that is within a public hospital, or if not pharmacy experience, you are excellent at customer service provision and stock management.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Be a part of a team that respects personal time so you can enjoy work life balance.
• With the construction of the new Innovation precinct underway – the future at John Hunter Hospital is exciting and opportunities are expanding.
• 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) 
• 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 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Requirements and additional information:

• Willingness to work weekend and rotating roster.
• Appointment to grade will be in accordance with qualifications held as per the Health Employees State Award
  • Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1: no formal qualifications
  • Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2: holds a qualification in a relevant field up to the level of Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy Technician Grade 1: holds a qualification in a relevant field up to the level of Certificate III in Hospital Pharmacy
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered (minimum 24 hours per week)
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants