Foundation Pharmacist

Location : Hutt Hospital

Contract : Permanent, Full-time

Health 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 Role

This 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 / Location

The 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 you

• Qualified pharmacist with at least one year of experience, hospital experience preferred
• Hold a valid New Zealand APC in good standing
• Self-motivated and enjoy working with healthcare professionals
• Able to demonstrate effective teamwork and excellent communication skills
• Keen to learn and develop your clinical knowledge with the support of a friendly pharmacy team

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 13 July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip Adamson at [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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