Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Services Grade 3

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Westmead is based at Westmead Hospital, and serves a large area across western Sydney, which is home to more than one million people.

 
This position is responsible to the Cancer Care Pharmacy Coordinator for providing technical pharmacy support and assistance with the provision of cancer treatments with respect to cancer clinical trials, chemotherapy reconstitution, inventory management and dispensing services to patients in the cancer care services setting.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/  Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

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.

Essential Criteria:

Qualification: Pharmacy TechnicianGrade 3 – Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support OR has qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated good communication skills.
2. Demonstrated satisfactory hospital pharmacy experience in Australia (or equivalent) as a Pharmacy Technician.
3. Demonstrated competency in performing complex tasks in specialised areas of hospital pharmacy practice.
4. Demonstrated ability to prioritise large workload and have good time management skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
6. Willing and able to participate in sterile (including cytotoxic) manufacturing when required.
7. Must be willing and able to work late shifts and overtime on weekends as required.

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For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Tao on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 8th February 2024.