Lead specialised cancer pharmacy services at Westmead Hospital
Shape safe, evidence-based cancer therapeutics and patient care
Influence multidisciplinary practice across cancer care services
Lead cancer pharmacy practice, optimise complex therapies and shape safe, evidence-based care at Westmead Hospital.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $142,587.85 - $146,446.46 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join the Pharmacy team at Westmead Hospital, a major tertiary referral hospital and a leading centre for complex cancer care. As the Cancer Services Clinical Lead, you will play a key role in advancing specialised pharmacy services and supporting high-quality outcomes for patients receiving cancer treatment.
You will work alongside experienced pharmacists, oncologists, cancer clinicians and multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative environment where clinical expertise, innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued.
Lead and support the delivery of specialised, patient-centred cancer pharmacy services.
Work closely with multidisciplinary cancer teams to optimise chemotherapy and supportive care therapies.
Contribute to local and state-wide cancer therapeutic committees and professional practice initiatives.
Support the safe, effective and cost-conscious use of high-risk cancer medicines.
Access opportunities to strengthen your clinical leadership, specialist knowledge and professional practice.
What you'll be doing
As the Senior Pharmacist - Cancer Services Clinical Lead, you will provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership across cancer pharmacy services, helping to ensure patients receive safe, effective and evidence-based treatment.
Provide expert pharmaceutical care, including pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic advice for cancer treatment prescribing and verification.
Partner with cancer clinicians to develop and maintain evidence-based treatment protocols using the cancer electronic management system.
Lead quality improvement initiatives and develop policies, protocols and guidelines supporting the quality use of cancer medicines.
Support the cancer chemotherapy production service and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, NSW Health and local requirements.
Coordinate access to specialised cancer treatments through the PBS, Clinical Trials and Special Access Scheme (SAS), while providing education and advice to healthcare professionals.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by Tertiary Education Institutions e.g Bachelor of Pharmacy. Must satisfy Grade 3 classification as per Health Employees Pharmacists (State) Award
Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated excellent and effective communication skills.
Demonstrated extensive experience and skills in providing safe and efficacious cancer clinical pharmacy services that enhance patient outcomes.
Demonstrated excellent cancer therapeutic knowledge and ability to exercise a high level of initiative in the application of pharmaceutical principles to clinical practice and individualised patient care.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change.
Demonstrated experience in clinical research, quality improvement and teaching activities.
Demonstrated excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage complex workload and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated high skills in information technology: using electronic medication management systems, dispensing applications, database management, spreadsheet, and word processing programs.
Requisition ID: REQ676681
Applications Close: 02 September 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Deirdre D'Souza on 8890 7579 or at
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
