At a Glance
- Tasks: Support safe medication distribution and pharmaceutical preparation at Westmead Hospital.
- Company: Join the dedicated pharmacy team at Westmead Hospital, part of NSW Health.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic hospital environment with flexible shifts and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your pharmacy skills.
- Qualifications: Relevant pharmacy qualifications or experience preferred; training provided for entry-level roles.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Make a meaningful difference to patients through safe, quality pharmacy services. Build your skills in hospital dispensing and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Put your pharmacy skills into action at Westmead Hospital, supporting safe medication distribution, dispensing and pharmaceutical production to deliver quality patient care.
Where you'll be working:
Join the pharmacy team at Westmead Hospital, a major healthcare facility within NSW Health, where your contribution helps support patient care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. You’ll be part of a busy, patient-focused environment where accuracy, teamwork and a commitment to quality are essential. This is an opportunity to contribute to a vital hospital service while developing your experience in hospital pharmacy operations.
What you’ll be doing:
- Deliver safe medication distribution by supporting the accurate handling and supply of medicines in accordance with legislation and hospital procedures.
- Support dispensing and patient service across designated pharmacy areas, ensuring a responsive and patient-focused approach.
- Prepare pharmaceutical products by assisting with sterile and non-sterile manufacturing in line with approved master formulations and departmental procedures.
- Maintain quality and compliance by following medication management requirements and participating in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Contribute to team success through ongoing professional development and flexibility to work overtime, weekends and on-call shifts as required by the departmental roster.
Qualifications:
- Applicants without a nationally recognised pharmacy qualification will be classified as Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1.
- Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2 - Certificate II or III in Community Pharmacy provided by Pharmacy Guild/PSA.
- Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 – Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support.
- Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 - Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated good communication skills.
- Demonstrated satisfactory pharmacy dispensing experience in Australia (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise large workload and have good time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Willing and able to participate in sterile (including cytotoxic) manufacturing.
- Must be willing and able to work late shifts and overtime on weekends as required.
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.
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