ProCare have launched Comprehensive Primary Care Team (CPCT), a pioneering model aimed at enhancing health equity by expanding service access through innovative roles within existing general practice teams.This initiative is full funded through to end of June 2025 and integrates allied health, social work, and pharmacy professionals into practices to better serve at-risk communities. Funding supports free patient access to essential services, easing pressure on GP teams while improving on-site family-focused careAs part of this initiative, we invite you to join our small family-centred clinic, in Manukau City as a Practice Pharmacist. This role is 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week) and fixed-term through June 2025. As our Practice Pharmacist, you'll be the go-to expert on all matters related to medicines. You'll connect directly with patients, offering personalized advice and conduct engaging educational sessions on pain management and safe medication use.As a CPCT Practice-based Pharmacist, your responsibilities will include:Managing and optimizing medication usage and reconciliationConducting clinical evaluations to ensure best practice effectivenessLeading medication audits and quality improvement initiatives for equitable accessDeveloping and managing standards and policies for safe and effective medication useCollaborating within an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) framework to enhance patient careFostering partnerships with other health and wellbeing providersWe welcome Pharmacists with varying levels of experience to apply, but successful candidates will typically possess:A current APC with no restrictionsEnrollment in or completion of post-graduate studies in clinical pharmacy or pharmacist prescribingAt least 2 years of experience as a registered pharmacist in primary or secondary care settingsAn understanding of access inequities and health outcomes in Aotearoa, New Zealand, with knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for primary careStrong cultural competency and familiarity with the diverse communities we serveExperience in managing long-term conditions through medication management is highly valued.About ProCareProCare is a leading healthcare provider that aims to deliver the most progressive, pro-active and equitable health and wellbeing services in Aotearoa. We do this through our clinical support services, mental health and wellness services, virtual/tele health, mobile health, smoking cessation and by taking a population health and equity approach to our mahi. As New Zealand's largest Primary Health Organisation, we represent a network of general practice teams and healthcare professionals who provide care to more than 850,000 people across Auckland and Northland. These practices serve the largest Pacific and South Asian populations enrolled in general practice and the largest Maori population in Tamaki Makaurau. For more information go to www.procare.co.nz How to Apply If you are interested in receiving more information on this exciting new model within the primary care landscape, please apply below or contact the team at ****** Explore a new opportunity and join the next exciting initiative to support our community and Primary Care teams!All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in NZ
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