Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
This role as a Pharmacist – Aseptic Compounding at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse allows you to provide safe, high-quality patient-centred care in a leading cancer hospital. Your expertise in aseptic compounding ensures the accuracy, safety, and efficacy of chemotherapy and other sterile preparations, directly impacting patient outcomes and supporting multidisciplinary care teams.

Job Description
The pharmacist will perform aseptic compounding of medications, conduct quality checks, ensure accurate labelling and documentation, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. The role may involve rotation to other clinical areas, maintaining compliance with legislative requirements, and delivering care with a patient-centred approach.

Key Features of the Role
• Fixed-term 12-month full-time position.
• Work in a world-class cancer care facility.
• Rotation to other clinical areas as required.
• Competitive salary with salary packaging options up to $15,900.
• Additional $2,650 meal and entertainment card benefit.
• Access to Fitness Passport, EAP, and other staff benefits.
• Patient-centred oncology practice environment.

Responsibilities
• Compound aseptically prepared products safely and accurately.
• Conduct quality checks on all aseptic preparations.
• Ensure appropriate labelling and documentation for all products.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals, patients, and carers.
• Maintain compliance with legislative and institutional requirements.
• Contribute to a patient-centred approach in medication delivery.

Required Qualifications
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Association (AHPRA).
• Completion of the eviQ Pharmacy Anti-cancer Drug Course.
• Experience in aseptic compounding and/or equivalent practice.
• Up-to-date drug knowledge, particularly in oncology.
• Evidence of immunisations in line with NSW Health requirements.

Educational Requirements
• Bachelor or Master of Pharmacy (B.Pharm/M.Pharm) or equivalent qualification recognized by AHPRA.

Experience and Skills
• Proven experience in aseptic compounding and sterile preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Understanding of oncology care in a tertiary hospital setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Salary Insights
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 to increase take-home pay.
• Additional $2,650 meal and entertainment card option.

Company Overview
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital in Sydney, committed to patient-centred cancer care, research, and education. The organisation promotes a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and excellence, supporting staff from diverse backgrounds.

FAQs
• Who can apply?
Pharmacists with AHPRA registration, aseptic compounding experience, and completion of eviQ Anti-cancer Drug course.
• What is the contract duration?
12 months, full-time.
• Are there benefits?
Salary packaging, meal/entertainment card, Fitness Passport, EAP, and inclusive workplace initiatives.
• Will I work across other clinical areas?
Yes, the role includes rotation to other clinical areas as required.

Application Tips
• Include your current AHPRA registration details.
• Highlight experience in aseptic compounding and oncology pharmacy.
• Demonstrate completion of the eviQ Anti-cancer Drug Course.
• Emphasize strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ensure all immunisation evidence aligns with NSW Health policies.