Locum Hospital Pharmacist Manager

2 weeks ago

Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia Manual Music Full time
  • Return travel & accommodation provided
  • 10th September for six weeks + possible extension
  • Escape the winter cold

Senior level Pharmacist required for this remote Northern Territory hospital. Join my other locums who love this service and the iconic location. Start date of 10th September for six weeks + possible extension

Further Details Below

What systems are in use in the pharmacy
  • Merlin Dispensing Software, MOSAIQ.

What areas of the hospital will work in wards etc
  • Mainly in dispensary but services extend across the hospital in the Paediatric, Oncology, Medical and Emergency Department units.

Team Size/Team structure
  • One Pharmacy Manager, one Clinical Pharmacist and two Pharmacy Assistants.

Hours of work per day
  • 8am to 4:21pm.

Is the role Monday to Friday only
  • Yes.

What Will Their Main Duties Be
  • Dispensary Management: Oversee supply, PBS compliance, and system processes.
  • Clinical Services: Deliver medication advice and reviews across wards (e.g. renal, oncology, paediatrics, emergency).
  • Team Supervision: Lead, mentor, and manage clinical pharmacist and technicians.
  • Education: Provide training to pharmacy staff and education to nursing/medical staff.
  • Quality & Safety: Drive audits, reporting, medication safety and service improvements.
  • Strategic Input: Represent the pharmacy in meetings, forums and hospital-wide initiatives.

Are there any specialised areas of pharmacy (e.g., oncology, paediatrics, critical care) that the locum pharmacist will need to be experienced in?
  • Oncology, Haematology, Paediatrics, Renal, Vaccines, all types of outpatient specialist clinics.

What is the expected level of involvement with clinical consultations and patient care?
  • Direct involvement with consultants in general medicine, emergency, obstetrics, nephrology and surgical services.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Advising on complex regimes and medication safety.

Will the locum be required to supervise or mentor junior staff or pharmacy technicians?
  • Yes, daily supervision, delegation of tasks, coaching junior staff.

Will the locum pharmacist be expected to interact with patients directly or primarily with healthcare teams?
  • Direct engagement with patients for counselling and education.
  • Close collaboration with doctors, nurses, and allied health staff.

Any other information that is useful for us to share?
  • Applicants must be capable of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and be flexible in managing competing demands, shifting priorities and shared responsibilities across clinical and dispensary services.

Accommodation And Travel
  • Return Travel: Reimbursement is available for return travel, capped at upto $1,200
  • Accommodation: On-site or off-site accommodation may be available, though availability varies throughout the year. In some cases, only shared accommodation is offered typically in a 2-3 bedroom unit or house with other Allied Health/Nursing/Medical staff of the same gender. While we prioritise on-campus accommodation for locums without a vehicle, it is not guaranteed
  • Vehicle Access: The Hospital maintains a pool of vehicles that staff can book for personal errands such as grocery shopping, gym visits, or coffee funs. These vehicles are bookable via our internal system and can be used up to 2-3 hours at a time, with a travel limit of 30km from town

Locum rates upto $85 + superannuation.

Join my other locums who LOVE this service

Come to where the Outback meets the tropics and discover a region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, thermal springs and ancient cultures. This region is a nature lovers paradise.

To apply for this role or to enquire about our other vacancies, please contact Rachael Allied Health Division Lead at CC Medical on 0452 189 556 or email rachaeld@ccjobs.com.au

My contactable days are Monday Friday. If you need to contact me over the weekend, please send an email.

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