Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you’ll be doing

The Director of Pharmacy will provide operational direction, lead, guide and manage Pharmacy Services across Westmead Hospital.  They will implement high levels of clinical expertise to provide high quality care to patients/clients and their carers consistent with NSW Health and Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) policies, procedures, industrial requirements, and standards. The Director of Pharmacy will also lead the strategic direction of Westmead Hospital Pharmacy Services, delivering comprehensive and innovative business solutions, in line with corporate and service priorities, focusing on delivering efficiencies and improved service user experience.

As the Director of Pharmacy you will be responsible for leading the Pharmacy Service at Westmead Hospital. You will have oversight for clinical excellence, financial governance, as well as compliance with legislation, accreditation, and industry standards. Our busy pharmacy service are a highly experienced and collaborative team who work closely to ensure high quality clinical standards.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

Registration: in line with Award requirements

Selection Criteria:

1. Recognised qualification in Pharmacy, current registration with APHRA with no restrictions on scope of practice and commitment to own professional development.
2. Demonstrated operational management experience, effective financial management and innovative leadership in a high volume and demanding professional environment in a large hospital.
3. Proven ability to provide leadership, strategic direction and apply strategic processes in the management of departmental resources and services.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of professional and clinical issues relating to Hospital Pharmacy services with expert professional knowledge of methods, principles, practice and skills across client groups and work areas.
5. Demonstrated experience with drug and therapeutics committees, medication safety initiatives, quality use of medicines and quality improvement activities, and risk management strategies.
6. Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, initiative, time management and commitment to clinical team building and experience and commitment to teaching, research and staff training.
7. Ability to provide high level advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence.

Requisition ID: REQ507942

Applications Close: 18th August 2024

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For inquiries about the role, contact Rachel Prince on 0498117170.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.