Lead Oncology Pharmacist

Lead Oncology Pharmacist - Epic Pharmacy, Northern Beaches Hospital

Pharmacy Sydney Contract or Temp Epic Pharmacy

Key Points

- Employment Type: 13-months contract, choice of either full or part-time.
- Shift Information: Weekday only, minimum 3-days per week for part-time.
- Location: Epic Pharmacy Northern Beaches, located inside Northern Beaches Hospital.
- Experience: Prior experience in Oncology Pharmacy is essential.

At Icon, You Can

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Lead Oncology Pharmacist to join our Epic Pharmacy team at Northern Beaches Hospital.

This role is ideal for a passionate pharmacist looking to deepen their clinical expertise in Oncology and Haematology, while collaborating with a highly skilled team of local healthcare professionals and specialists.

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

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About the Role

Reporting directly to the Director of Pharmacy, you will lead a dedicated team within our Oncology department, ensuring the delivery of optimum patient-centred care and the highest standard of service.

In this leadership role, you’ll play a key part in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Oncology and Haematology pharmacy services. You’ll also provide essential support, mentorship, and training to your team, helping to build capability and foster a culture of clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Motivate, guide and lead the Oncology pharmacy team to provide exceptional healthcare services
- Actively participate and oversee all daily operational activities in the Oncology Division
- Conduct clinical medication history reviews, clinical checks of chemotherapy treatment plans & counsel patients
- Review and assist in developing Oncology + Haematology hospital protocols including implementation on Mosaiq
- Review “off-protocol” chemotherapy regimens
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders to ensure excellent customer service to clients and patients.
- Manage Continued Education for Pharmacists working in Oncology
- Contribute to Continued Education for Nursing staff in Oncology
- Review and manage Oncology/Haematology related incidents
- Ensure the business complies with legislation and contractual obligations and continuously improves its clinical and pharmacy services
- Ensure the business operates profitably and efficiently
- Participate in the provision of clinical trials
- Be willing to train in aseptic wound? no; aseptic compounding
- Manage PBS prescriptions
- Ensure inventory is managed appropriately
- Liaise with Oncologists and Haematologists regarding any drug changeover (e.g. brand change) as required by Epic procurement
- Participate in on-the-job training and development programs
- Attend Oncology Department Meetings as the Pharmacy representative
- Manage annual Icon Oncology Pharmacy Quality Audit
- Other tasks as delegated by Director of Pharmacy

About You

You are an experienced Oncology Pharmacist, ideally with pharmacy management experience or ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

You bring a can-do attitude and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for growth and development. You’re confident in guiding a pharmacy team while maintaining strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the hospital.

Essential Requirements

- Permanent Australian working rights.
- Current AHPRA general registration, with no restrictions on practice.
- Prior experience in Oncology Pharmacy.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and manage interactions with doctors and multidisciplinary teams.
- Be performance focused with attention to business KPIs and service levels.

Desirable Skills & Experience

- Proven experience in pharmacy management.

About the Site

Northern Beaches Hospital is a 488-bed hospital providing care to both public and private patients. The hospital has a 50 bed Emergency Department, 14 operating theatres, 2 cardiac catheter labs, 4 procedural rooms and provides a comprehensive range of surgical services, critical care and intensive care services. The hospital also has Maternity, Paediatric, Renal, Cancer Care, Mental Health and Antimicrobial Stewardship services.

The Epic team at Northern Beaches is situated in the foyer of the hospital and has 40 full-time-equivalent staff, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Our team is split between the dispensary and the wards with pharmacists providing a full clinical service to all inpatient wards of the hospital.

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 & 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 Us

Icon Group is a leading integrated cancer care provider with a global reach across Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN, Mainland China and the United Kingdom.

Icon is built on a strong but simple mission - to deliver the best care possible to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible. The group brings together all aspects of quality cancer care including medical oncology, haematology, radiation oncology, research, theranostics, pharmacy and compounding to deliver a truly integrated, end-to-end seamless service for cancer patients. With more than 3,500 team members, a network of 350 plus doctors, over 55 cancer centres, six compounding facilities and operational support of 70 plus pharmacies, Icon is delivering world-leading care and helping address the global cancer burden.

For more information visit http://www.icongroup.global and follow Icon Group on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon-group.

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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