Pharmacist - Associate Lead (Medical) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, WaikatoPermanent, full time – 40 hours per weekSalary $117,420 – $127,720 + Kiwisaver covered by the Te Whatu Ora/PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific & Technical Collective AgreementAbout the Role The Associate Lead – Medical is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to step into a leadership role within our Pharmacy Service. In this pivotal position, you will use your hospital experience and clinical pharmacy expertise to lead a dedicated team. You will help deliver high-quality pharmacy services across diverse medical wards to enhance patient care. This position is essential in driving excellence in pharmacy practice, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and mentoring the next generation of pharmacists. Join us in a collaborative environment that values your expertise, and together, we can advance patient outcomes and transform healthcare delivery.
As a valued member of our Pharmacy Service team, you will receive comprehensive training and mentorship to support your professional growth. Enjoy funding for further studies, courses, and conferences, as well as full support for your APC and membership fees. We offer competitive remuneration with automatic annual increases, 5 weeks of annual leave after 5 years of service, and additional long service leave, ensuring a rewarding balance between your career and personal life.
About the Service The Te Whatu Ora Waikato Pharmacy Service provides essential pharmacy services to Waikato Hospital and rural hospitals, as well as tertiary advisory and support services to the Te Manawa Taki region. Our team is vital to the effective operation of healthcare, upholding the highest standards in pharmaceutical supply, medicines safety, and clinical services. With an outpatient pharmacy, a clinical trials service, and a compounding suite, we offer a diverse range of services that truly set us apart.
About you Skills and experience you'll need to be considered for the role:
Registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.A current annual practising certificate with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.At least 5-8 years of post-registration pharmacy experience, with at least 5 years in a hospital or clinical setting, or equivalent.Current New Zealand driver's license.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Click here to view the position description. How to Apply Please click 'Apply online' or apply via our Waikato Careers Website by clicking here All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 12 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at ****** . Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato
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