Senior Pharmacist CARe-Med Study

Description
About the role
As a Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the organisation, management, and operation of the designated pharmacy area, delivering a broad and high-level range of pharmacy services. This role calls for the use of independent and autonomous judgement in providing medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients, medical and nursing staff, and other health professionals, all in line with hospital and divisional policies, procedures, and professional pharmacy standards.

You will play a pivotal role in optimising patient outcomes by ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-conscious use of pharmaceuticals. Through your expertise, you will implement strategies that promote the highest standards of pharmaceutical care, supporting both patients and multidisciplinary teams. This is an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused environment while making a meaningful difference in the quality of healthcare delivery.

About You
You will be a dedicated and highly skilled Pharmacist with strong clinical knowledge and leadership capability. With a commitment to delivering safe and effective pharmaceutical care, you will bring both technical expertise and a collaborative approach to your role.

• Qualifications – Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and registered, or eligible for registration, with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
• Skills and Attributes – Strong communication and public relations skills, excellent organisational ability, proven problem-solving capacity, and the capability to lead, educate and support others while driving service improvements.
• Experience – Extensive background in hospital pharmacy practice, with demonstrated leadership, supervisory and management experience.
• Knowledge – Professional and technical competence in pharmacy practice, underpinned by a comprehensive understanding of codes of practice, standards, and contemporary service delivery.

About Us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.
What We Offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity And Inclusion
Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 916824
Enquiries To
Jasmine Liang

Position: Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Clinical & Education, Lyell McEwin Hospital

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Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 17th October 2025