• Permanent, full-time role - 38 hours a week
• Travel required across all HammondCare Hospital sites (Greenwich, Neringah & Braeside)
• We are a NSW Health-affiliated organisation with continuity of entitlements

About HammondCare

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve the quality of life for people in need. We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence-based best practices in its services and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care.

Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles.

About the role

The role of the Head of Pharmacy Services works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare for the day to day management of the Hospital Pharmacy Service at HammondCare Health & Hospitals sites (Greenwich, Neringah and Braeside).

The Head of Pharmacy Services will be required to develop and work in accordance with established procedures at each site and be able to use judgment and discretion about work organisation. They must operate an efficient pharmacy service within H&H that operates within Ministry of Health policies practice standards and legislative requirements that are aimed at ensuring accurate medication use with all patients and effective communication with all relevant people to improve medication knowledge and understanding.

Essence of the role:

• Distribution - Accurate and timely provision of medications for inpatients, outpatients and at discharge
• Clinical - Provide clinical pharmacy services to ensure quality use of medications by patients and staff
• Education - Provide appropriate education to patients and staff about medication
• Research and training - Participate in research and training to improve medication knowledge and use

Education, Experience and Skills

ESSENTIAL

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
• Registration with Australian Health Professionals Registration Agency (AHPRA)
• Extensive recent experience in hospital pharmacy practice
• Experience with iPharmacy
• Sound knowledge of Commonwealth and NSW Pharmacy and Therapeutic Goods legislation and relevant statutory requirements and NSW Health Policies and Procedures applicable to the practice of Pharmacy and the handling of pharmaceuticals in NSW public hospitals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and with all members of the healthcare team

DESIRABLE

• Previous Hospital Pharmacist Grade 3 position or equivalent in a sub-acute environment
• Previous involvement in quality activities relating to hospital pharmacy practice
• Ability to be flexible and adapt work practices to suit circumstances
• Relevant post-graduate qualifications
• Experience working in a team of skilled professionals

HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation, all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.

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Please ensure you include a cover note addressing the above essential and desirable criteria. Please note we will not be progressing with candidates who do not specifically address the criteria as required.

For any specific queries please contact Friedbert Kholer at fkholer@hammond.com.au

Closing date: 28th April 2025

Free independent, confidential counselling services, wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family. HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.