Rotational Pharmacy Technician

North Island - Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking Rotational Pharmacy Technicians for full-time permanent roles in Wellington. You will rotate through dispensary, aseptic production, drug distribution and clinical areas across the hospital, with opportunities on call and overtime remuneration.

Ideal candidates hold the NZ Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Advanced) Level 5, be motivated communicators and strong team players, and be prepared for hospital-based training and multi-area

Qualifications

• Essential qualification: NZ Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Advanced) Level 5.
• Motivated, good communicator and team player.
• Willingness to train in hospital pharmacy settings.

Responsibilities

• Rotations across dispensary, aseptic production, drug distribution and clinical areas.
• Dispense from inpatient charts and ward orders under supervision.
• Assist with chemotherapy compounding and use automated systems.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Motivated

Education

NZ Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Advanced) Level 5

Tools

Pyxis

EV54 repacking machine

Aseptic production

Job description

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North Island - Wellington – Wellington Central, North Island

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital or Hutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic pharmacy technicians to join our team as a Rotational Pharmacy Technicians. We have a full-time, permanent positions available (40 hours per week Monday - Friday).

• There is also the opportunity to take part in our on call service for aseptic compounding, for which there is remuneration, as well as overtime on Saturdays and public holidays.

As a Rotational Pharmacy Technician, there are opportunities to work in all areas of our pharmacy department. Rotations include dispensary, aseptic production (compounding), drug distribution and clinical.

In our dispensary you will be dispensing off inpatient charts, ward pharmacist orders and limited specialist outpatient prescriptions.

In our aseptic production unit you will play a key role in compounding chemotherapy for the sub-region, spanning Wellington, Hutt and Wairarapa, as well compounding some sterile items for other services, such as ophthalmology, neonates and paediatrics.

In our drug distribution team you will manage medication stocks for various clinical areas throughout the hospital and get the chance to work with Pyxis, the automated drug cabinets used on the majority of inpatient ward areas across the campus. You will also get the opportunity to work with our automated EV54 repacking machine to optimize drug supplies all over the hospital.

In our clinical rotation you will work alongside our clinical pharmacists on our inpatient wards, directly interacting with patients to take comprehensive medication histories and conduct patient counselling.

About the Team/Service Location

The pharmacy team is well respected by clinicians, nursing staff, and senior management across the organisation, and is constantly looking at ways to improve the service and care it delivers. We provide a comprehensive pharmacy service throughout to the Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District, which includes a clinical service, dispensary & logistics service, and a quality & risk service. There is also an aseptic production service at Capital & Coast Hospitals (Wellington & Kenepuru). Through these services, we aim to improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing, supply and distribution of medicines throughout the Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District. Our teams value professional growth, and emphasizes clinical development and medicines optimization for our patients.

About you

It is essential that you hold the level 5 NZ Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Advanced) qualification. You will be a motivated individual, skilled, a great communicator and team player and be committed to the Pharmacy Technician profession. Previous hospital pharmacy experience is not required, as training will be provided.

Working at 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.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

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

If you have any questions about the role, please contact **************@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.