Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital and 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
Salary: $111,240 - $117,420
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced pharmacist to join our team as an Antimicrobial Pharmacist.
This is a brand new position and will form part of the clinical pharmacy services across the Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District. They will also be a key member of the Infectious Diseases Service. This position is vital in promoting the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) programme, focussing on Hutt Hospital, and will be a member of the AMS Committee. The Committee aims to enhance the quality use of antimicrobials throughout the District.
The Antimicrobial Pharmacist acts as a role model to other pharmacists and provides support, advice and education to the pharmacy department, as well as other healthcare professionals. This role provides regular reporting on antimicrobial usage within the hospital and supports the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) to ensure that patients are discharged from hospital safely with appropriate antimicrobial therapy. There are lots of opportunities to develop projects and work autonomously, whilst having support from specialist clinicians.
This role will work closely with the existing Antimicrobial Pharmacist at Capital & Coast Hospitals, and collaborate on projects, reporting and other work.
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
We want to hear from you if you are an experienced hospital pharmacist wanting to take the next step in your hospital career. Although previous experience in Antimicrobials or Infectious Diseases is desirable, both the Pharmacy team and the Infectious Diseases Service will provide training and support for the right candidate. You will be self-motivated with a broad clinical experience, be able to work autonomously and innovatively, as well as having the ability to form good working relationships with the multidisciplinary team. You will need to be registered as a pharmacist in NZ with a valid APC, or eligible to register.
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.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. 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.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 14 June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.