Lead Pharmacist – Medication Safety and Quality at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

144643.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Medication Safety, Quality Improvement, Clinical Governance, Clinical Leadership, Management, Coordination, System Level Improvements, Multidisciplinary Team Guidance, Person-Centred Care, Staff Capability Support, Change Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, permanent Classification: Pharmacist Level 4 (PN 26228) Salary: $134,799 - $144,643 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Pharmacy Closing Date: 26 April 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Visa Sponsorship available for eligible candidates. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: Lead the future of safe, high-quality medicines use at Canberra Health Services. We’re seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to take on a pivotal leadership role in medication safety, quality improvement and clinical governance across CHS. In this role, you’ll shape system level improvements, guide a multidisciplinary safety team, and partner with clinicians to deliver safer, more effective and person-centred care. The responsibility of this position is to provide clinical leadership, management, and coordination of medication safety and quality activities. If you’re passionate about improving medication systems, supporting staff capability, and driving meaningful change across a complex health environment, we’d love to hear from you. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Hameda Lane on (02) 5124 2203 or at Hameda.Lane@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to provide clinical leadership, management, and coordination of medication safety and quality activities across Canberra Health Services. This involves shaping system-level improvements, guiding a multidisciplinary safety team, and partnering with clinicians to deliver safer care.