Foundation Pharmacistat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hutt Valley -
- Hutt HospitalContract: Permanent, Full
-timeHealth New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleThis is a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent rotational/foundation clinical pharmacist position.
This role would suit a newly qualified pharmacist.This role will encompass both ward-based clinical and dispensary activities, with the support of dedicated pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
The role includes participation in ward rounds, medicines reconciliation, discharge counselling, dispensary services, and promoting the safe and quality use of medicines.
Areas of clinical opportunities may include medical, surgical, orthopaedics, and others.
You would be expected to provide high-quality, effective clinical pharmacy services with a focus on improving patient outcomes and ensuring optimal medicines utilisation.About the Team/Service/LocationThe pharmacy team is well respected by clinicians, nursing staff, and senior management across the organisation, and is constantly looking at ways to improve the service and care it delivers.
As a pharmacy department, we have a strong clinical presence across all areas of the hospital and linkages into our local community.We provide a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical care and extended roles to a variety of clinical areas.
Our team values professional growth, and emphasises clinical development and medicines optimisation for our patients.
The main location is at Hutt Hospital.
About youQualified pharmacist with at least one year of experience, hospital experience preferredHold a valid New Zealand APC in good standingSelf-motivated and enjoy working with healthcare professionalsAble to demonstrate effective teamwork and excellent communication skillsKeen to learn and develop your clinical knowledge with the support of a friendly pharmacy teamWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo apply please click- apply now.
- All applications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by 1 June.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip Adamson at Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.