Oncology Pharmacist

Overview

Oncology Pharmacist – Slade Pharmacy, St. Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy. Location: Slade Pharmacy Fitzroy, located inside St. Vincent's Private Hospital Fitzroy. Employment Type: Permanent, full-time. Experience: Experience in clinical pharmacy is essential.

At Icon, You Can. Are you a Clinical Pharmacist looking to specialise, or do you have prior oncology experience you're ready to build on? Step into the dynamic world of oncology pharmacy within a hospital setting, where your skills are critical to treatment outcomes and patient care.

Specialist Training in Oncology Pharmacy

No prior oncology experience needed. We'll provide comprehensive, hands-on training and mentorship.

Collaborative Team Environment

Work alongside experienced Oncology Pharmacists, Nurses, and Oncologists in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Fast-Track your Career with Us

Gain highly sought after oncology experience that sets you up for future roles in public health and beyond. Our extensive network offers a pathway to diverse career opportunities, helping you build a strong foundation for long-term professional development.

Slade Pharmacy and Epic Pharmacy are part of Icon Group, and what we do matters to more people every day. Every role here contributes meaningfully to the care, and when you choose a career with Icon, you help change lives for the better.

Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ to read the stories of our incredible people.

What You'll Do

Oncology Pharmacists are more than dispensers; you will play a vital role in cancer care, contributing to complex treatment plans and directly affecting treatment outcomes.

In this role, you will work closely with Oncologists, Nurses, and Technicians. You will manage specialised medications and support patients throughout their treatment journey, from diagnosis to recovery. This is more than just a career step – it's an opportunity to move into a more advanced, professional, and meaningful space in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level clinical pharmacy services in oncology, including medication review, medication reconciliation, patient counselling, and treatment optimisation.
• Coordinate patient medication requirements for inpatient stay and discharge
• Apply advanced professional judgement to complex oncology cases, supporting evidence-based care across the patient journey.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a cohesive and patient-centred cancer care environment.
• Provide expert advice on oncology protocols, treatment regimens, and supportive care strategies.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and research activities within the oncology setting.
• Co-ordinate on-site clinical trial service.

What You'll Bring

You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative clinical environment and bring a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and a patient-centred mindset. In this specialised setting, high-pressure situations can arise, so strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise effectively are essential.

If you're a Pharmacist with a solid foundation in hospital clinical pharmacy, a passion for delivering high-quality cancer care, and a desire to deepen your expertise - we'd love to support you in your next career step. While we offer comprehensive training in oncology pharmacy, prior experience in hospital clinical practice is essential for this role.

Eligibility Requirements

• Permanent Australian working rights
• Current AHPRA Pharmacist registration, with no restrictions on practice
• Minimum 2-years Pharmacist experience in clinical pharmacy, within a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and manage interactions with Clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in oncology pharmacy.

Amazing Benefits We Provide

• Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands
• Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining and shopping.
• Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
• Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we'll help you grow with us.
• Paid Parental Leave and Purchasable Annual Leave: Supporting you both personally and professionally.

About Slade Pharmacy

Established as a family business in 1965, Slade Pharmacy is underpinned by 60 years' of pharmacy experience. Slade delivers pharmacy services and best clinical practice through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework.

As part of Icon Group, Slade Pharmacy employs more than 1,100 pharmacists, technicians and support staff. Slade has more than 70 pharmacies across Australia and is dedicated to quality patient care delivered by an experienced team alongside longstanding partnerships with large private hospital groups.

For more information visit https://sladepharmacy.com.au/

To Apply

Please attach a resume and cover letter showing us why you'd love to join us, and what makes you a great fit for the role.

Pre-Employment Health Requirement

Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.

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