Clinical Lead Pharmacist, Cancer Services

Employment Type -  Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Other Professionals - Pharmacy

Req Id - 7505 

• Join a dedicated and innovative oncology pharmacy team in a supportive teaching hospital environment
• Enjoy a challenging and rewarding pharmacist role leading and supporting the team of clinical cancer pharmacists
• Permanent full time opportunity | ADOs | 5 weeks leave | salary packaging | salary review period  

About the role

This is a newly established leadership role providing oversight, coordination and advanced clinical pharmacy support for both inpatient and outpatient cancer services.

The Clinical Lead Pharmacist will play a key role in managing increasing clinical demand, ensuring safe and effective medication practices, supporting workforce development and optimising service delivery. Working closely with the Operations Lead Pharmacist, Cancer Services, this role supports the delivery of an exceptional, sustainable and patient-centred oncology pharmacy service.

Key Responsibilities

Provision and oversight of a cancer clinical pharmacy service

• Supervise and participate in the provision of specialist pharmaceutical care to oncology and haematology patients

• Develop and optimise clinical pharmacy services across all treatment settings

• Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings and service planning forum

Education and training

• Mentor, support and develop pharmacists within the cancer pharmacy service

• Facilitate education and training of interns, students and pharmacy technicians

• Develop and coordinate credentialing and re-credentialing pathways (e.g. ClinCAT, MiniCEX)

Management and leadership

• Provide day-to-day supervision of Grade 2 Pharmacists undertaking clinical duties

• Review new and amended CHARM pathways for clinical accuracy

• Act as a trusted resource for Andrew Love Cancer Centre staff, providing expert pharmaceutical, therapeutic and financial advice

General

• Contribute to the overall management of the Pharmacy Department as a member of the senior leadership team

What we’re looking for

• Pharmacy degree with current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in hospital and clinical pharmacy, including oncology services
• Demonstrated expertise in oncology and haematology pharmacy practice
• Strong leadership, supervision and mentoring capability
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to medication safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Pene Nevett
Email: penelope.nevett@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4210 52675

Application closing date: 12, March 2026