Senior Pharmacist - Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU)
SA Health
Posted 11 days ago
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pharmacy
- Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Role is based in the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), Elizabeth Vale SA, 5112
- This role will provide clinical services to the Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU)
- Part Time, Ongoing Role working 37.5 hours per fortnight
- Applicants must be available to work fixed days on Sunday, Monday, alternate Tuesday
- Applicants must be available to be rostered between the extended hours of service from 7am to 7pm (maximum shift hours will be 7.5 hours per day), with rosters released in advance
- Training and credentialing for Partnered Pharmacist Medication Prescribing (PPMP) will also be required as part of this role
About the role
As the Senior Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the organisation, management, and day-to-day operations of a designated pharmacy area, delivering a high-level, comprehensive range of pharmacy services. You will apply independent clinical judgement to provide expert therapeutic advice and medicines information to patients, medical and nursing staff, and other health professionals, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and professional pharmacy standards.
This pivotal role focuses on optimising patient outcomes through the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of pharmaceuticals. You will play a key role in implementing strategies that support the quality use of medicines, contributing to the ongoing improvement of clinical service delivery in a dynamic and multidisciplinary hospital environment.
About You
ou are a highly competent and experienced pharmacy professional with a strong background in hospital practice. Your leadership, communication, and analytical skills support your ability to deliver high-quality services and lead continuous improvement within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Extensive hospital pharmacy experience with proven leadership and supervisory capabilities.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and data analysis skills, with the ability to manage complex tasks under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to lead service delivery improvements, educate staff, and work collaboratively across teams.
Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy practice standards and codes, with a commitment to safe and effective patient care.
About us
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: 906019
Enquiries to:
Ying Liang
Email: YingLi.Liang@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 13th June 2025
Attachments
906019 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
About SA Health
A health career with SA Health is all about ensuring healthier, longer and better lives for all South Australians.
SA Health works to achieve these aims by strengthening primary health care, enhancing hospital care, reforming mental health care and improving the health of Aboriginal people.
When people think of SA Health, they probably think of doctors and nurses. However we employ IT staff, scientists, finance and allied health professionals and administrative staff just to name a few.
Pursuing a career in health is one of the most effective ways any of us can contribute to general wellbeing in our community. Every day over 30,000 individuals work together in our hospitals and health services to improve the wellbeing of South Australians.
We warmly invite you to join the dedicated, inspirational, and professional people in SA Health who are using their individual skills and strengths to contribute to the wellbeing of South Australians everyday.
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