The Lead Pharmacist – Manufacturing Services will be responsible for the oversight, co-ordination and management of all oncology, sterile and non-sterile pharmacy manufacturing across all campuses of Western Health, to ensure an uninterrupted and comprehensive service. Specific tasks include the co-ordination, supervision, training and quality assurance of staff providing pharmacy Manufacturing Services to inpatients and outpatients, while undertaking an operational role in the provision of these services.
To be Successful in this Role, you:
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have experience leading and managing a pharmacy team
- Have significant experience as a registered pharmacist
- Will successfully work in a dynamic environment
- Will need good time management skills
- Have significant experience in pharmacy sterile and extemporaneous manufacturing
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent?
Essential: Are you registered (or eligible to be registered) as a Pharmacist with AHPRA?
Essential: Do you have people management experience?
Essential: Do you have previous hospital pharmacy experience?
Essential: Do you have sterile and extemporaneous pharmacy manufacturing experience?