Pharmacist - Rotational

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Study funding

APC funding

Conferences funding

Five weeks leave after 5 years

Long service leave

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora Waikato invites applications for a rotational clinical pharmacist role within a tertiary facility. You will rotate across medical, surgical, haematology, oncology, and outpatient services, contributing to medicines safety and clinical support in multiple settings.

Open to new graduates and experienced pharmacists alike, with ongoing training, funding for studies and APC/conference fees, plus five weeks annual leave after five years and long service leave.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.
• Current annual practising certificate.
• New graduates and community pharmacists welcome to apply.
• 3+ years of experience as a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through clinical and ward work across medical, surgical, haematology and oncology areas.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, including compounding and medicines safety.
• Support across pharmacy services with access to mentorship and training.
• Participate in on-call roster and occasional weekend shifts with overtime compensation.

Skills

Pharmacist Registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Hospital experience

NZ Driver's license

Job description

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Join our clinical pharmacy team in a rotational role designed to support pharmacists at all stages of their career from new graduates or those without hospital experience to advanced rotational practitioners. This position offers hands-on exposure across a variety of services within a tertiary facility renowned for high-quality care in specialties such as medical, surgical, mental health, cardiology, renal, critical care, paediatrics, and more. You'll rotate through all areas of our pharmacy service, including clinical and ward work, the haematology, oncology, and compounding teams, as well as the quality and safe use of medicines team, and both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings, providing a comprehensive learning environment. This role includes occasional weekend shifts compensated at overtime rates, plus opportunities to participate in the on-call roster as needed.

Whether you are an experienced pharmacist or just starting your career, we offer ongoing training and mentorship to support your professional growth, with access to various opportunities including funding for further studies, courses, and conferences, as well as full funding for APC and professional membership fees. In addition, we offer competitive remuneration with automatic annual increases, and you’ll enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave after just 5 years of service at Te Whatu Ora sites, plus additional long service leave, ensuring a rewarding balance between your career and personal life.

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 robust clinical trials service, and a compounding suite, we offer a diverse range of services that truly set us apart.

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.
• New graduates and community pharmacists welcome to apply!
• 3+ years of experience as a pharmacist.
• Hospital level experience.
• Current New Zealand drivers license.

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 so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.