Lead Pharmacist – Cancer (Informatics, Governance and Safety)
at
St Vincents Hospital Network
Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
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Full Time
Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
09 Jul, 25
Salary
135397.0
Posted On
22 Jun, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Hospital/Health Care
Description
Position Title: Lead Pharmacist - Cancer (Informatics, Governance and Safety)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Part-Time may be considered)
Salary: $131,830 - $135,397 + Super
Grade: Level 3
Department and Location: Pharmacy, St Vincent’s Hospital Darlinghurst
Responsibilities
Lead and support the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of anticancer medicines through the management of clinical informatics, medication governance, and quality improvement. Ensuring high standards of care and medication safety for oncology and haematology patients by integrating digital systems, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary collaboration across our Kinghorn Cancer Centre.
Drive the development and optimisation of chemotherapy care plans and electronic order sets, providing hands-on support through staff training, protocol updates, and expert guidance as a system super user.
Lead as Secretariat and trusted advisor to the Haematology/Oncology Pharmaceutical Review Committee (HOPRC), shaping safe, evidence-based prescribing and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Champion quality and safety by coordinating audits of chemotherapy prescribing, streamlining Individual Patient Use approvals, and guiding protocol reviews in collaboration with the Drug and Therapeutics Committee.
Oversee compassionate access and patient familiarisation programs, ensuring timely approvals and seamless stock management to support equitable access to high-cost and emerging therapies.
Oversee the High-Risk Medicine Policy for anticancer therapies across SVHS, contribute to incident reviews, and maintain advanced clinical pharmacy expertise to support excellence in cancer care.