Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
The Clinical Team Leader – Pharmacy at John Hunter Hospital is responsible for shaping advanced clinical pharmacy services in a tertiary referral environment. By combining clinical expertise, leadership, and innovation, this role drives high-quality pharmaceutical care, fosters team development, and supports the hospital’s digital transformation initiatives, including the NSW Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR). This position directly impacts patient care quality, service efficiency, and clinical outcomes across the hospital.

Job Description
The Clinical Team Leader – Pharmacy will lead and develop a high-performing clinical pharmacy team while delivering advanced clinical pharmacy services. The role involves implementing innovative digital health solutions, supporting education and residency programs, and contributing to quality improvement and research activities. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and alignment with hospital policies and governance frameworks is essential.

Key Features Of The Role
• Lead, support, and develop a high-performing clinical pharmacy team
• Deliver and oversee advanced clinical pharmacy services within a tertiary referral hospital
• Champion innovation and support implementation of NSW SDPR
• Utilize emerging digital systems to enhance inpatient pharmaceutical care and service delivery
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and research projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, university partners, and research institutes
• Mentor and guide staff through education, training, and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities
• Lead the clinical pharmacy team to ensure delivery of safe and effective patient care
• Oversee the implementation of advanced clinical pharmacy practices across inpatient services
• Promote the use of digital health technologies to improve medication management and service efficiency
• Develop, review, and maintain clinical guidelines, protocols, and best practices
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research projects, and residency training programs
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and leadership to pharmacy staff
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Drive innovation in service delivery and implement emerging clinical pharmacy models
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and ethical practices

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist with appropriate pharmacy degree

Experience And Skills
• Extensive tertiary referral hospital pharmacy experience
• Strong leadership capability with team development and mentorship experience
• Experience in advanced clinical pharmacy practice and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Knowledge of digital health systems and clinical information technologies
• Proven commitment to quality improvement, research, and clinical innovation
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills

Salary Insights
• $137,103.89–$140,813.79 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
• Permanent full-time role, 38 hours/week
• Professional development, mentoring, and leadership growth opportunities

Company Overview
John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6 tertiary referral hospital in NSW, pioneering digital health transformation and advanced clinical pharmacy practice. The hospital collaborates with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute, offering education, research, and quality improvement programs. Hunter New England Health values diversity, inclusion, and child-safe practices while providing a collaborative and innovative work environment.

FAQs
Q: What is the main focus of this role?
A: Leading clinical pharmacy services, implementing digital health initiatives, and developing a high-performing pharmacy team.

Q: Are part-time arrangements possible?
A: While this is a full-time role, part-time arrangements may be considered.

Q: Is there scope for professional development?
A: Yes, the role supports residency programs, quality improvement, research, and staff mentorship.

Application Tips
• Highlight tertiary hospital pharmacy experience and leadership capability
• Demonstrate expertise in advanced clinical pharmacy practice and digital health initiatives
• Showcase multidisciplinary collaboration, research, and education experience
• Emphasize ability to mentor, develop staff, and implement innovative pharmacy services