Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• Statewide – SA
• Pharmacy, FMC, Bedford Park
• Salary AHP-3 $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary up to 22/11/27 and part-time working 18.75 hours per week (Thursday, Friday and alt Wednesday)

About the role

As a Senior Pharmacist, initially working with the Stroke and Neurology teams, you’ll take the lead in managing and overseeing the operations of this area, ensuring the delivery of high-level, comprehensive pharmacy services. This role calls for expert clinical judgement and the ability to work autonomously, providing specialist medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients, as well as to medical, nursing and allied health professionals. You'll play a key role in maintaining excellence in pharmacy practice, adhering to hospital and divisional policies, and upholding the highest professional standards.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the quality use of medicines through the development and implementation of strategies that optimise patient outcomes. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic hospital environment, helping to shape pharmacy services and lead innovation in safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective medication management. If you're passionate about advancing pharmacy practice and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You’re a driven and experienced pharmacy professional with a strong commitment to clinical excellence and service improvement. You bring leadership, initiative and a collaborative mindset to every aspect of your work.

Qualifications & Registration: You hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and are registered or eligible for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

Skills & Attributes: You demonstrate excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

Leadership & Experience: You have extensive experience in hospital pharmacy, along with proven leadership or management capability in guiding teams and improving service delivery.

Professional Knowledge: You are technically proficient in this area, with a thorough understanding of pharmacy practice standards, codes of practice, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 899417

Enquiries to:

Vinod Thomas Position: Deputy Director, Pharmacy Services
Phone: 8204 4400
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 30 April 2025

Attachments

899417 RD Senior Pharmacist.pdf

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