Senior Oncology Pharmacist - Outpatients

2w2 weeks ago

The Royal Children's Hospital

Flemington, AU · Temporary · $108,820 – $123,906

About this role

This is a Fixed Term Full Time position to cover Parental Leave for 12 months at 80 hours per fortnight within the Oncology Pharmacy Team. Part-Time applications for 64 hours per fortnight will be considered. Responsible for provision of pharmacy oncology services to the Children’s Cancer Centre Day Cancer Centre and Outpatients.

Work with a collaborative team of senior oncology pharmacists to deliver a high quality pharmacy service across CCC. Lead an outpatient service, including patient medication counselling, provision of specialised drug information, dispensing services, maintenance of oncology protocols in the EMR, and aseptic drug preparation for cytotoxic and hazardous medications.

Participate in relevant committees, multidisciplinary meetings, and clinical trials within the Children’s Cancer Centre. The Royal Children’s Hospital has cared for children for more than 150 years, providing tertiary and quaternary care with a multidisciplinary focus on patient safety.

Maintain professional working relationships with patients and health professionals to ensure effective outcomes. Commit to professional memberships including the Children’s Oncology Group and ANZCHOG. Participate in the weekend, overtime, and on-call roster for Oncology Pharmacy.

Requirements

Entry to practice tertiary qualification
Demonstrated commitment to work and contribute as part of a team
Proven capacity for clinical leadership in a team environment
Experience leading outpatient oncology pharmacy services
Knowledge of oncology protocols and EMR maintenance
Skills in aseptic preparation of cytotoxic medications
Ability to maintain professional relationships with patients and health professionals
Commitment to professional memberships in Children’s Oncology Group and ANZCHOG

Responsibilities

Provide pharmacy oncology services to Children’s Cancer Centre Day Cancer Centre and Outpatients
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of senior oncology pharmacists
Lead outpatient service including patient medication counselling
Provide specialised drug information and dispensing services for outpatients
Maintain oncology protocols in the EMR
Perform aseptic drug preparation for cytotoxic and hazardous medications
Participate in committees, multidisciplinary meetings, and clinical trials
Join weekend, overtime, and on-call roster for Oncology Pharmacy

Benefits

High employee engagement
Committed to staff safety and positive culture through our Compact
Part of Melbourne Children’s Campus partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and University of Melbourne
Adherence to Child Safe Standards