Lead Pharmacist – Policy, Medicines Procurement Governance …, New South Wales

Lead Pharmacist – Policy, Medicines Procurement Governance & QUM Support Role grade: Pharmacist, Grade 3 Department and location: Pharmacy, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $137,****** – $140,****** (Pro-rata) + Super + Salary Packaging About The Role
- Lead and coordinate aspects of the Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) program, ensuring safe, effective and effective medication management across the network in line with organisational and regulatory standards.
- Lead review, development, maintenance and governance of pharmacy-owned policies, procedures and clinical guidelines, aligning with QUM principles and Drug and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) requirements.
- Lead operational management of medicines procurement governance issues, including stock shortages, product discontinuations, PBS delistings, contract changes, medication recalls and defect notifications, coordinating responses and communications with clinical teams.
- Contribute to QUM program support activities, including education and communications, participation in relevant committees and working groups, and supporting DTC Secretariat and Individual Patient Use processes as required.
- Provide operational leadership within Pharmacy Services, supporting medication governance, service improvement, staff capability development and continuity of pharmacy operations across sites in collaboration with the Pharmacy Leadership Team. About You
- Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with no conditions on scope of practice and holding post-registration clinical or management/leadership qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience and high competence in the provision of clinical pharmacy services, with a demonstrated commitment to career development.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in formulary management and Drug and Therapeutics Committee processes, including active involvement in pre- and post-implementation of committee decisions and the development and implementation of medication-related policies and procedures.
- Experience in delivering Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) initiatives and Medicines Use Evaluation (MUE/DUE) activities, applying relevant HealthCare Standards into practice.
- Strong problem‑solving, organisational and time‑management skills, able to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and maintain high accuracy, attention to detail and accountability in complex tasks.
- Ability to participate in weekend work and on‑call roster requirements. Why work at St Vincent's?
- Join a mission to provide care to all, including the most at‑risk people in the community.
- Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport.
- Discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
- Government salary sacrifice program, making a portion of your salary tax‑free.
- Financial support for educational development, scholarship programmes and paid study leave.
- As an NSW Health‑affiliated organisation, leave entitlements transfer easily between St Vincent's and NSW Health. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rhnkc