Clinical Pharmacist Grade 1
Employment Type: Casual / Temporary Full Time / Part Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1
Remuneration: $40.61 - $52.83 Per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ579293
Applications Close: Sunday, 15 June 2025
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our rotational pharmacy team within SESLHD. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the safe, efficient, and cost-effective use of medicines across a range of clinical, operational, production, and distribution practice areas, in accordance with SHPA Clinical Practice Standards and SESLHD Pharmacy guidelines.
Where you'll be working
Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital is steeped in history, with a legacy of nursing and medical firsts to its credit and has paved the way in many clinical areas - both nationally and internationally. Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital is Australia's first hospital and dates from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.
The Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital started at Millers Point in 1882 and moved to Woolloomooloo in 1922. In 1996 Sydney Eye Hospital was relocated from Sir John Young Crescent site to Macquarie Street to form The Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital.
The Role
The position will rotate through a variety of clinical, operational (dispensary) and production teams on a rotation schedule.
Some Key Responsibilities are:
- Provide structured clinical pharmacy services to ensure safe, effective, and economical use of medicines.
- Perform medicine review, validation, dispensing, compounding, and checking in line with local procedures and training.
- Supervise and support pharmacy assistants and technicians per legislative and departmental guidelines.
- Promote quality use of medicines through patient-centred care, medication reviews, and evidence-based initiatives.
- Adhere to all relevant legislation, NSW Health, SESLHD, and professional standards.
- Engage in Continuing Professional Development and contribute to departmental education and research.
- Collaborate effectively within the team to enhance patient care and service delivery.
- Support resource efficiency by minimising medication waste and promoting cost-effective practices.
- Uphold NSW Health CORE values and maintain high standards of safety, ethics, and confidentiality.
- Participate in a 7-day rotating roster, including flexible hours, on-call, weekends, and public holidays across SESLHD sites.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Are you ready to join us?
We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:
- Can you describe a time when you contributed to the safe and effective use of medicines within a multidisciplinary healthcare team? How did you ensure compliance with clinical standards and department procedures while supporting patient flow?
- What approach do you take when supervising or supporting pharmacy assistants and technicians to ensure timely and safe medication supply? How do you ensure adherence to relevant guidelines and legislation?
- Tell us about a quality improvement initiative or project you’ve participated in that enhanced the use of medications or reduced waste. What was your role, and what impact did it have on patient care or resource efficiency?
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Vicky Chen on Vicky.Chen@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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