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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy 

• Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Role is located in the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Modbury SA, 5092
• Contracted role - Full time (1FTE) until 30 March 2025, reducing to 0.6FTE until 27 July 2025 

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Pharmacist Team Leader to join our dynamic Pharmacy Department. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team of pharmacists, technicians, assistants, and administrative staff, ensuring the delivery of exceptional pharmacy services in your designated area. You will provide management, mentoring, and guidance to your team, driving the implementation of Medication Management directives, policies, and procedures. As the key liaison for clinicians and service units, your expertise will support optimal patient care while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

In this role, you will lead the development and evaluation of workplace policies, provide specialised training to enhance staff competence, and oversee performance reviews to ensure a high-performing team. Additionally, you will manage a specific portfolio that contributes to the pharmacy department's overall success, working closely with other team leaders and the Deputy Directors of Pharmacy. Upholding the standards of The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia, you will ensure compliance with legal and professional requirements while championing safe and cost-effective medication management. If you're a passionate leader eager to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and pharmacy services, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and driven professional with a proven ability to lead and deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex and dynamic environment. As a key leader in our Pharmacy Department, you will bring your extensive expertise and skills to inspire your team and enhance service delivery.

• Exceptional Communication and Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, provide leadership and direction, and foster strong multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Strong Organisational and Problem-Solving Abilities: Proven capability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines with accuracy, and apply advanced problem-solving skills in a complex setting.
• Extensive Experience in Hospital Pharmacy Practice: Significant background in hospital pharmacy practice, including leadership, supervision, and management within multidisciplinary teams.
• Comprehensive Knowledge and Adaptability: In-depth understanding of pharmacy codes of practice and standards, coupled with the flexibility and resilience to navigate change and implement innovative strategies for improved service delivery.

If you’re a motivated professional ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 891935

Enquiries to:

Cindy Quach

Email: Cindy.Quach@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 14th January 2025

Attachments

 891935 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Team Leader.pdf

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