Senior Pharmacist

*Employment Type:*
Permanent Full Time, 38 hrs per week

*Location:*
Liverpool Hospital

*Position Classification:*
Pharmacist Grade 3

*Remuneration:*
$137, $140,813.79 per annum

*Requisition ID:*
REQ620989

*Application Close Date:*
30/11/2025

*Interview Date Range:*
03/12/2025 – 10/12/2025

*Contact Details:*
Jane Moon

About The Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital Pharmacy Department is establishing three Senior Pharmacist - Clinical Lead positions within our team. We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and innovative clinical leader for each of our clinical streams - Critical Care, Medical and Surgical.

The purpose of these newly created roles is to provide clinical leadership within each clinical stream, including training, development, credentialling and mentoring of pharmacists. The Senior Pharmacist - Clinical Lead will also be responsible for quality improvement and safety initiatives within the designated stream and for ensuring the consistency of clinical service provided. The Senior Pharmacist - Clinical Lead positions form part of the Liverpool Hospital Pharmacy Leadership Team and work closely with other Senior Pharmacists, the Deputy Directors of Pharmacy, and the Director of Pharmacy on the clinical operations of the Pharmacy Service.

When applying for this position, please indicate which of the clinical stream(s) you would like to be considered for in the relevant question and detail the requisite clinical experience you hold in that area.

What You'll Be Doing
To provide optimum pharmaceutical services in the designated specialised area(s) of the Pharmacy Department. This includes operational oversight of this service to ensure staff are adequately trained, policies and legislation are adhered to and that there is a focus on high quality and safe medication management. General leadership, clinical and/or dispensary pharmacy duties may be required by the Director of Pharmacy as part of the role. The pharmacy has responsibility for providing a comprehensive clinical service to ensure safe, effective, outcome based and customer focused care to the patients of the hospital.

*Where You'll Be Working*
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.

The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.

Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Full Pharmacist registration with AHPRA with no restrictions to the scope of practice.
• Please indicate which clinical steam(s) (Critical Care, Medical, Surgical) you would like to be considered for and detail your requisite experience in this/these areas that you believe make you a strong fit for this particular stream lead position.
• Describe your experience in leading education and training programs, supporting staff development, implementing credentialing processes for clinical pharmacy services, and managing clinical performance to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Provide examples of how you have driven improvement initiatives, promoted the Quality Use of Medicines principles, and introduced innovative practices or models of care to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

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Additional Information
*Salary Packaging*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

*Health & Fitness*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

*To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the
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