Senior Oncology Pharmacist — Clinical Care & On-Call

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is recruiting a Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology) in Taranaki for a permanent, part-time (.5 FTE) role at Taranaki Base Hospital. You will lead high-level oncology pharmacy services and contribute to patient-centred cancer care.

You will bring extensive oncology experience, autonomous clinical decision-making, and a commitment to professional development. The team offers collaboration within a multidisciplinary environment and opportunities for quality

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible to hold a current annual practising certificate from the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.
• Previous oncology clinical experience and/or extensive hospital pharmacy experience (at least 3 years).
• A post-graduate qualification in a relevant clinical area is highly desirable.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter and an up-to-date CV with their application.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level clinical pharmacy services in oncology, including medication review, patient education, and treatment optimisation.
• Apply advanced professional judgement to complex oncology cases, supporting evidence-based care across the patient journey.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a cohesive and patient-centred cancer care environment.
• Provide expert advice on oncology protocols, treatment regimens, and supportive care strategies.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance within the oncology setting.
• This role includes the opportunity to participate in the on‑call roster with weekend shifts compensated at overtime rates.

Skills

Oncology pharmacy

Autonomous practice

Education

Post-graduate qualification in a relevant clinical area

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is recruiting a Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology) in Taranaki for a permanent, part-time (.5 FTE) role at Taranaki Base Hospital. You will lead high-level oncology pharmacy services and contribute to patient-centred cancer care.

You will bring extensive oncology experience, autonomous clinical decision-making, and a commitment to professional development. The team offers collaboration within a multidisciplinary environment and opportunities for quality