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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy 

• Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• SA Pharmacy CALHN
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 22.5 hours per week 

About the role

The Senior Pharmacist – Clinical Educator (0.6 FTE) will work with the current 1.0 FTE Clinical Educator to lead and support the training and development of CALHN pharmacy workforce which may include:

• Utilisation of SA Pharmacy workplace-based education tools including Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
• Undertake AdPha ClinCAT peer evaluations
• Roster, coordinate and host Continuing Education sessions
• Facilitate local and statewide practice-integrated training frameworks for the workforce such as student placements, transition to hospital, new to clinical, AHAs, resident pharmacists
• Facilitate Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting/Prescribing Pharmacist Credentialling
• Upskill pharmacy workforce in their teaching and training skills
• Representation at the SA Pharmacy Education Group which supports and progresses state-wide education activities to facilitate education as outlined in the SA Pharmacy Education Strategic Plan

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Pharmacist to lead the organisation, management, and day-to-day operations of a designated pharmacy area. This senior position is responsible for delivering a high-level, comprehensive pharmacy service, exercising sound clinical judgement, and providing expert therapeutic advice and medicines information to patients, clinicians, nursing staff, and other health professionals across the hospital.

You will play a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes by driving strategies that promote the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of pharmaceuticals in line with hospital policies, professional guidelines, and national standards. This is an exciting opportunity to influence service delivery, support best practice, and contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary patient care.

About You

You are a qualified and registered pharmacist with a strong background in hospital pharmacy practice and demonstrated leadership in clinical service delivery. You possess excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and a proactive approach to improving pharmacy operations in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent and registered (or eligible) with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across clinical and non-clinical settings.

• Proven ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-demand hospital environment.

• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills with experience guiding service improvement strategies and mentoring staff.

• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, including supervision, training, and the ability to interpret clinical data to support evidence-based practice.

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: 902847

Enquiries to:

Rosalind Cook

Telephone: 7074 0114

Email: Ros.Cook@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 27^th June 2025

Attachments

 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description.pdf

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