Clinical Pharmacist

Overview

Clinical Pharmacist (Grade 1 or 2) – Slade Pharmacy Richmond, located within Epworth Hospital. Permanent full-time role in a hospital pharmacy environment with opportunities to gain hands-on clinical experience and upskill in specialised areas.

Key Points

- Permanent full-time position at Slade Pharmacy Richmond, located at Epworth Hospital
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in a hospital environment
- Opportunity to upskill in specialised areas – general medicine, cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, intensive care, surgical specialties
- Strong support for learning pathways and development opportunities

About the Role

We’re seeking a passionate and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist (Grade 1 or 2) to join our team at Slade Pharmacy Richmond, located within Epworth Hospital. This permanent full-time role offers the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across a range of clinical specialties.

In this role, you’ll be an integral part of the patient care journey, conducting clinical reviews, providing medication counselling, and supporting therapeutic decision-making. You’ll gain hands-on experience in specialised areas such as general medicine, cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, intensive care, and surgical specialties. Whether you’re looking to build on your hospital experience or transition from community pharmacy, you’ll be supported with structured learning pathways and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to allocated wards, including medication chart reviews, reconciliation, and documentation of allergies and adverse drug reactions.
- Provide timely, evidence-based advice to medical, nursing, and allied health staff on the safe and effective use of medicines.
- Counsel patients and carers to ensure understanding of prescribed therapies and promote medication adherence.
- Participate in clinical rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Support the safe and ethical use of medicines, including investigational and compassionate supply medications.
- Identify and resolve medication-related problems in collaboration with prescribers.
- Contribute to medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and audits.
- Assist with the training and supervision of pharmacy interns, students, and technicians.
- Maintain clinical knowledge through ongoing education, training, and participation in professional development activities.

The clinical pharmacy service at Richmond operates Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 5.00pm. There is potential for additional shifts across evenings and weekends if desired.

About You

You’re a motivated and collaborative pharmacist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Whether you’re an experienced hospital pharmacist or transitioning from community pharmacy, you’re eager to grow your clinical skills in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Essential Requirements

- General registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA
- Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent tertiary qualification
- Previous experience dispensing medication in an Australian or New Zealand based community or hospital pharmacy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to prioritise workload, manage time effectively and work independently
- Commitment to the quality use of medicines and evidence-based practice
- A proactive approach to learning and professional development

Desirable

- Previous experience in a hospital or clinical pharmacy setting
- Familiarity with PBS, SAS, MAP, DVA or other funding schemes
- Experience mentoring or supervising pharmacy interns or students
- Involvement in quality improvement initiatives, audits or clinical trials
- Membership with professional bodies such as AdPha, COSA, or ISOPP

About Us

Slade Pharmacy has more than 30 years’ experience in hospital pharmacy and oncology services and is committed to delivering exceptional and quality pharmacy care for hospital patients. As part of Icon Group, Slade Pharmacy delivers pharmacy management and best practice clinical services through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. Slade has multiple pharmacy locations across Australia.

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

Our Values

- Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.
- Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.
- Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.
- Opportunity, at Hand: We’re continually innovating. We deliver over 2.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 5 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.

Put simply, At Icon. You Can.

Benefits

- Hands-on training to further your knowledge and ease your transition into hospital pharmacy
- Competitive remuneration and structured professional development through our National Career Pathway
- Access to novated lease options via our partner RemServ
- Access to paid parental leave for permanent employees
- Resources and tools to help support and balance psychological and physical health
- Exciting internal opportunities as part of Icon’s expansion

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.

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

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