Lead Pharmacist - Quality, Innovation and Systems Improvement
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Lead Pharmacist - Quality, Innovation and Systems Improvement
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* Lead QUM, safety & systems to enhance patient care
* Drive innovation through data, design & education
* Collaborate widely to uplift staff skills & outcomes
* Lead QUM, safety & systems to enhance patient care
* Drive innovation through data, design & education
* Collaborate widely to uplift staff skills & outcomes
Employment Type : Temporary Full Time (up to 18.7.25)
Position Classification : Pharmacist Gade 3
Remuneration : $66.48 - $68.28 per hour
Hours Per Week : 38
Location : Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals
Where you'll be working
Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals (BMDH) operate across two campuses, providing essential healthcare services to the Western Sydney community. With over 50 years of service, we are evolving to meet growing demands and advancements in healthcare.
* Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals both offer convenient access to shopping centres, just a 10-minute walk away.
* Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and proximity to train stations.
* We embrace innovation and growth to enhance patient care and community well-being.
* Our dedicated team strives for excellence in a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.
What You'll Be Doing
This senior role leads transformation in QUM and Medication Safety at BMDH, driving innovation, education and system improvements across the pharmacy service. Your responsibilities will also include:
* Leading system change to improve medication safety
* Managing QUM programs and digital innovations
* Driving quality, education and staff development
* Collaborating across teams and health networks
* Using data insights to guide safer practice
How To Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
* Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by a tertiary institution e.g. Bachelor of Pharmacy and post registration clinical or management/leadership qualifications or equivalent skills/experience.
* Registration: Registered with no restrictions as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria
* Registered without restrictions as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with post registration clinical or management/leadership qualifications or equivalent skills/experience. Grade 3 Pharmacists must meet the criteria set out in the Health Employees' Pharmacist (State) Award and are expected to continually demonstrate achievement of competencies within the Award. Must be able to participate in flexible work hours, on call, after hours, weekend and public holiday work as required.
* Significant experience and a demonstrated high level of competence, expertise, skill and application of clinical judgment in clinical pharmacy services with experience delivering, co-ordinating and providing education and quality improvement activities and working within frameworks to achieve results.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated ability to develop high quality written guidelines, procedures, educational, research or business materials.
* Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including communication, negotiation, team building, influencing, conflict resolution and the building of a positive workplace culture.
* Proven ability and commitment to effectively role model, champion and promote teamwork and to supervise and develop staff (both formally and informally).
* Demonstrated skills and experience in service planning, including the identification, implementation and evaluation of initiatives to ensure continual quality improvement.
* Demonstrated commitment to professional development, continuing education and research including membership of a professional pharmacy association, preferably the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia, and active participation in conference presentations/posters and/or publications (or equivalent professional endeavours).
* Commitment to BMDH and WSLHD strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align with the NSW Health and WSLHD CORE values and Act NSW Health Code of Conduct.
Requisition ID: REQ568339
Applications Close: 10th June 2025
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* Discover more about the application process.
* Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
* Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
* For inquiries about the role, contact Fatima Small at
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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