Clinical Pharmacist Facilitator

New Zealand Government; Sevilla; Presencial; EUR 48.314 - 63.571; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks a Clinical Pharmacist Facilitator to work in primary care clinics across the Hawke's Bay region, providing expert medicines management support and clinical guidance to practitioners and patients.

The role combines clinical pharmacy with relationship-building and quality improvement, aimed at safer prescribing and better use of medicines within the wider health system.

Formación

• Registration and APC must be current with no restrictions.
• Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification or progress toward one.
• Strong skills in medicines therapy assessment and data interpretation.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver independent medicines reviews.
• Provide unbiased clinical advice and interpret data.
• Work with general practices to support prescribing improvement and guideline implementation.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement projects.
• Support education sessions and develop targeted resources.
• Strengthen collaborative care between primary and secondary services.

Conocimientos

Clinical pharmacy

Medicines management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Quality improvement

Autonomy

NZ driver’s license

Educación

Registration with Pharmacy Council of New Zealand

APC valid

Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Clinical Pharmacist Facilitator – Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital (Full Time, Permanent)

Support safer, wiser prescribing and improve medicines management across primary care in Te Matau a Māui.

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

As a Clinical Pharmacist Facilitator, you will work within primary care settings to provide expert medicines management support, education and clinical guidance to practitioners and patients. Your role combines clinical pharmacy, relationship building and quality improvement to support safer, more effective use of medicines across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver independent medicines reviews.
• Provide unbiased clinical advice and interpret prescribing and laboratory data.
• Work with general practices to support prescribing improvement and implementation of best‑practice guidelines.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement projects.
• Support education sessions and develop targeted resources.
• Strengthen collaborative care between primary and secondary services.

About the Team / Service

You will be part of the Clinical Pharmacist Facilitator Team, working closely with general practices, community pharmacy, Māori and Pacific providers, the Health Hawkes Bay PHO team, and Te Whatu Ora's pharmacy and specialist services. The role is primarily community‑based within primary care clinics, with strong support from the wider multidisciplinary network.

About You

You’re a confident, collaborative clinical pharmacist with strong relationship‑building and communication skills. You will have:

• Current registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand and a valid APC (no restrictions).
• A relevant postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification or working toward one, or equivalent clinical experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in medicines therapy assessments, medicines information provision, quality use of medicines, continuous quality improvement, and the ability to interpret and work with clinical, prescribing and laboratory data.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills with prescribers, primary care teams and patients.
• Ability to work autonomously and innovatively within evolving service priorities.
• Full NZ drivers licence.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity‑focused practice.

Desired

• Membership with PSNZ, NZHPA or CAPA.
• Project management experience.
• Understanding of primary care systems (e.g., Medtech, MyPractice, Indici).
• Knowledge of local health needs and national medicines strategies.
• Analytical and data‑insight capability.

Benefits

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.