Lead Pharmacist – Cancer (Informatics, Governance and Safety) at St Vincents Hospital Network
Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia -
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.
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