Clinical Pharmacist Facilitator

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau A Māui Hawke'S Bay; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist based in Hawke's Bay to provide direct clinical pharmacist facilitation services. This permanent, full-time position calls for an individual who is registered with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand and holds a valid Annual Practicing Certificate.

You will work within a supportive team environment, focusing on appropriate prescribing and utilization of medicines. Experience in medicine review services and excellent communication skills are essential. Join us and enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.
• Holding a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
• Experience in medicine review services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical pharmacist facilitation services to Primary Care.

Skills

Clinical pharmacist facilitation

Great communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant clinical post-graduate qualification

Job description

Overview

Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Primary care based. Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE). Health New Zealand | Te What 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical pharmacist facilitation services, focusing on the appropriate prescribing and utilization of medicines to Primary Care.

About the Team/Service/Location

With its own Team Leader, this close-knit team of Clinical Pharmacists offers a supportive environment in a role that requires you to be extremely autonomous. Hawke’s Bay offers a balanced lifestyle with opportunities for outdoor activities and living in a vibrant community.

About you

• Registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand holding a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) with no restrictions.
• Hold a relevant clinical post-graduate qualification, is working towards this, or has work experience sufficient to demonstrate general pharmaceutical knowledge in core areas and/or specialist pharmaceutical knowledge in the management of long-term conditions.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Experience in medicine review services, e.g. Medicines Therapy Assessment, Comprehensive Medicines Management or similar.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Research, interpretation and provision of medicine information.

Health NZ

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.