Pharmacist Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)

Wallsend - UK

Hourly Salary: $ 71 - 73

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you looking for a meaningful role where no two days are the same

Employment Type:Casual
Position Classification:Pharmacist Grade 4
Remuneration:$71.01 - $73.36 per hour 12% Super Salary Packaging
Requisition ID:REQ640784
Location: Wallsend Campus

Advertising closes: Sunday 1st March 2026

Join our small dynamic multidisciplinary team providing a district-wide service across HNELHD. Based at our Wallsend campus this position offers ease of access and free parking with the opportunity to work across a diverse and rewarding clinical landscape.

About The Role

This unique position supports the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) service across the district. The role is varied and impactful with responsibilities including:

Dispensing and managing VAD medications
Coordinating patient care across acute and community settings
Travelling across the district to support patients in hospital at home or in residential aged care
Providing education to patients carers facilities and healthcare services
Collaborating with public and private hospitals aged care facilities private providers and like services across NSW

What We Can Offer You

A structured induction program
Monthly clinical supervision
Intensive training with the State VAD Pharmacy Service HNELHD VAD Pharmacist and VAD Service
Ongoing professional development (face-to-face and online learning opportunities)
Supportive highly experienced multidisciplinary team environment
Opportunity to expand knowledge and skills within a specialised clinical area
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

About You

We are seeking a highly capable and compassionate professional who demonstrates:

Proof of eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration agency Pharmacy
Exceptional communication skills particularly around death dying and conflict resolution
Emotional intelligence and reflective practice
Strong critical thinking and sound clinical judgement
Ability to manage competing demands in a rapidly changing environment
Resilience integrity and professionalism
Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Adaptability in emotionally complex situations

If you are motivated by person-centred care who thrives in a collaborative environment and are seeking a role that is both professionally rewarding and deeply meaningful we encourage you to apply and make a difference where it matters most.

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Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).Forassistanceaddressing selection criteria visit: Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directive PD2024015: Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree tocomply withthe requirements outlined in the policy.

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Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch asallocateddays off (ADO) for full time employees long service leave paidmaternity leave and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

At Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If yourequireany accommodations or adjustments to the recruitmentprocessplease let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support.

If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade you may not need tosubmitan online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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Are you looking for a meaningful role where no two days are the sameEmployment Type:CasualPosition Classification:Pharmacist Grade 4Remuneration:$71.01 - $73.36 per hour 12% Super Salary PackagingRequisition ID:REQ640784Location: Wallsend CampusAdvertising closes: Sunday 1st March 2026Join our sma...