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Location: Hutt Hospital 

Service: Pharmacy 

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: As per MECA, dependant on experience

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are looking for a permanent, full-time (40 hours per week), senior clinical pharmacist to join our collaborative hospital team.  This individual is excited about the visions we share at the Hutt Valley District Health Board and the future of our dynamic pharmacy profession.  We are keen for you to share your clinical knowledge and expertise with the rest of our growing team.

Your primary role as a senior clinical pharmacist will be to work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing a consultant-linked pharmacy services to a variety of specialised clinical areas that may include intensive care, paediatrics, and/or geriatrics.  The role includes participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings, medicines reconciliation, discharge counselling, dispensary services, mentoring, and promoting the safe and quality use of medicines.  You would be expected to provide high-quality, effective clinical pharmacy services with a focus on improving patient outcomes and ensuring optimal medicines utilisation.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

As a pharmacy department, we have a strong clinical presence across all areas of the hospital and linkages into our diverse, local community.  We provide a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical care and extended roles to a variety of clinical areas.  We are a team of friendly and hard-working pharmacists and technicians, who are passionate about providing quality patient care, ensuring safe medications management, and championing the pharmacy professions. 

The pharmacy team is well respected by clinicians, nursing staff, and senior management across the organisation.  We are always looking at ways to improve the service and care we deliver.

Moū - About you

If you are highly self-motivated, enjoy working with other health professionals, and can demonstrate effective teamwork and communication, then this role could be for you.  Candidates must have a current New Zealand APC in good standing, and at least four years of clinical experience.  Hospital pharmacy experience is required.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at the 2DHBs (Capital & Coast District Health Board and Hutt Valley District Health Boards) we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

The 2DHBs are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast DHB

Hutt Valley DHB

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Please complete an online HVDHB application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. You can also apply and see a copy of the job description through our careers website: www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz. Note: For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process.

For further information on this role, please email Philip.Adamson@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the vacancy number AH143-22 and job title in the subject line.

We require all our employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes the booster dose within six months of receiving the second dose of initial vaccination (for some people the initial vaccination will have comprised of three doses).  We are not accepting applications that do not meet this criteria.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received. If you are highly qualified, you will hear from one of our recruiters. Come unlock the possibilities and apply today.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

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