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Cancer Clinical Trials Pharmacist Grade 2


Company : St Vincent's Health Australia


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-06-28


Job Type : Full Time


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Cancer Clinical Trials Pharmacist Grade 22 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsCancer Clinical Trials Pharmacist Grade 2Full Time Fixed Term maternity leave cover until June 2026 - with ongoing contract possibilityChallenging and rewarding work environmentJob Description:Cancer Clinical Trials Pharmacist Grade 2Full Time Fixed Term maternity leave cover until June 2026 - with ongoing contract possibilityChallenging and rewarding work environmentAbout The RoleYou will support the Cancer services Clinical Trial and Investigational Medicines used at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne including dispensing, drug accountability and preparation. The focus for this position will be to support clinical trials conducted by the haematology and oncology units.Dispensing, drug accountability and preparationClinical trial training, quality improvement and quality assuranceProvide clinical research knowledge & support within the pharmacyAssist billing and finance reporting for clinical trials under the supervision of the senior cancer trials pharmacistClassifications for this position will range from SX2 - SX5 ($94,478.80 - $106,906.80 per annum).Your ContributionAHPRA registered pharmacistClinical trials experience essentialCancer pharmacy experience preferredCurrent Nationally coordinated criminal history check, or willing to obtainWhat We OfferA focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging Increase your take home pay!In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbournes best cafes, public transport and lots of carparksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout PharmacySt Vincents Hospital Pharmacy Department pharmacy services are decentralised, and are provided from several satellite pharmacies located in patient treatment areas. We provide pharmacy services to inpatients, outpatients and correctional facilities. The pharmacist is a member of the multidisciplinary health care team which delivers care in a patient focused manner.Working at St VincentsSt Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet our vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.ContactHelen Dixon helen.dixon@svha.org.auLOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENTThe pharmacy department at St Vincents hospital is decentralised. We provide pharmacy service from satellite pharmacies located in the ward and patient care areas. Pharmacy service is provided to diverse areas across the hospital including inpatients, outpatients, oncology day patients, hospital in the homeand our affiliated correctional facilities.POSITION PURPOSETo support the Cancer services Clinical Trial and Investigational Medicines used at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne including dispensing, drug accountability and preparation. The focus for this position will be to support clinical trials conducted by the haematology and oncology units. To participate in clinical trial training, quality improvement and quality assurance activities. To provide clinical research knowledge and support within the Pharmacy Department. To assist billing and finance reporting for clinical trials under the supervision of the senior clinical trials pharmacist.POSITION DUTIESClinical trials pharmacy service for Cancer servicesTo be fully aware of the standard practice to conduct a clinical trial, its procedures andrestrictions including strict adherence to privacy and confidentialityTo assist the senior clinical trials pharmacist in all matters relating to cancer clinical trialmedications and investigational medicines within the hospitalTo conduct clinical trials in accordance with the International Conference on Harmonisation,NHMRC, SHPA guidelines, legal and hospital requirementsTo assist with establishing and maintaining policies and procedures for the clinical trialspharmacyTo develop pharmacy trial procedures and set up the trial pharmacy folder for each clinical trialEnsure the handling of clinical trials medications is in accordance with Therapeutic GoodsAdministration, Notes for guidance on good clinical practice (CPMP/ICH/135/95) Annotated withTGA comments. Canberra: Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged care, July 2000Accurate dispensing, recording and processing of clinical trial medications.Participate in aseptic manufacturing of chemotherapy and sterile preparations related to clinicaltrials.Other tasks as requested by Senior Cancer Trials Pharmacist or Grade 4 Cancer ServicesPharmacist.ResearchTo assist the senior clinical trials pharmacist in development of clinical trial protocols, determinepharmacy costs and attend clinical trial site initiation meeting and investigator meetingsTo assist the senior clinical trials pharmacist in the development of investigator and sponsordriven clinical trial protocolsTo participate in relevant St Vincents research initiatives as requiredOrganisational Improvement and Quality ProgramsTo participate in relevant St Vincents Hospital organisational improvement initiatives asRequiredParticipate in quality and safety projects relating to clinical trials.Financial accountabilityTo assist with accurate and thorough billing of clinical trials.To ensure accurate recording of stock movement and tracking of the costs associated.INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONSGeneralPerform the duties of the position to the best of their ability and to a standard acceptable toSVHMComply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directionsComply with all SVHM requirements, policies, procedures and directionsTreat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHMCode of ConductOnly access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes,maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessedParticipate in the annual SVHM performance review processDisplay adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the businessComply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisionsDisplay a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performanceMaintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake dutiesTake personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work performedRecognise the relationship between clinical and non-clinical functions in the achievement ofoptimal safety and quality careTake all necessary care and precautions in the performance of dutiesParticipate in risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of daytoday workHealth and SafetyAttend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencementProtect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety relatedpolicies, procedures and directionsReport incidents and accidents and collaborate with management to resolve safety issuesComplete required Fire and Emergency Training annuallyComplete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annuallyAs required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirementsParticipate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards,Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not)into RiskmanIdentify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverseoutcomesINCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2)The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:Capability Demonstrated behaviourPersonal Personal effectiveness Takes responsibility for accurate, timely workresultsLearning Agility Identifies personal development needs andseeks information from a range of sourcesOutcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectations,demonstrating sound judgementInnovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewingstrengths and weaknesses of current processesStrategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver resultsOrganisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies betweenunits/departmentsPeople Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productive,efficient teamworkCollaboration Works collaboratively within and outside theteamSELECTION CRITERIA8.1 Essential Registration, License Or Qualification RequirementsBachelor of PharmacyRegistered as a pharmacist with AHPRA8.2 Other Essential RequirementsExhibit excellence in pharmaceutical practice skillsPrevious hospital experience in clinical trials highly desirablePrevious hospital experience in oncology and haematology highly desirableMinimum of three years of experience in a specialist area of practiceExcellent communication skillsClosing Date:25 July 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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