Senior Pharmacist Haematology (Stem Cell Transplant), Auckland City Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Senior Pharmacist – Haematology (Stem Cell Transplant)

• New Zealand’s leading cancer care service
• Stem cell transplant focus
• Permanent full-time position

Elevate your clinical pharmacy career and make a profound difference in the lives of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation and treatment for complex haematological conditions. Join the dedicated and internationally recognised Cancer and Blood service at Auckland City Hospital, Te Toka Tumai Auckland. This is a unique opportunity to specialise and develop your expertise within New Zealand's largest cancer care provider.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Step into a rewarding role where you’ll be central to patient care within our world-class haematology service. As a Senior Clinical Pharmacist, you will:

• Provide expert clinical pharmacy services for complex haematology patients, with a significant focus on those undergoing stem cell transplantation (autologous and allogeneic)
• Collaborate closely with New Zealand’s leading haematologists, specialist nurses, and researchers, embedding your pharmaceutical expertise within the multidisciplinary team
• Champion medication safety by clinically screening chemotherapy prescriptions and complex supportive care regimens, liaising with specialist clinicians to ensure optimal, safe, and cost-effective treatments
• Drive best practice by developing and refining protocols, treatment guidelines, and chemotherapy prescriptions
• Mentor and educate pharmacist colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team, sharing your specialist knowledge
• Contribute to service evolution: Play an active role in exciting upcoming developments within the Cancer and Blood service, helping shape future service delivery and expanding your input into Outpatient Cancer Services as you grow in the role.

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Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

We are seeking an enthusiastic and patient-focused clinical pharmacist eager to advance their skills in a specialised setting. You demonstrate initiative, possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and align with the Te Toka Tumai values.

Essential:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or equivalent qualification recognised in New Zealand.
• Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand (or eligibility for registration).
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (or be able to obtain one).
• Strong clinical pharmacy foundation, typically gained through at least 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Excellent communication, time management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced acute hospital environment and work effectively both autonomously and within a team.
• Commitment to working effectively in a bicultural environment and upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Desirable (but not essential – we encourage applicants willing to upskill!):

• Recent experience in haematology and/or oncology pharmacy practice.
• Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualifications (e.g., Diploma, Masters).

We strongly encourage applications from experienced clinical pharmacists with a passion for this field, even if your direct haematology/oncology experience is still developing. We offer a supportive environment for professional growth and specialisation.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What We Offer

• Specialised Clinical Exposure: Opportunity to work at the forefront of stem cell transplantation and complex haematology in New Zealand.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive, expert multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient outcomes.
• Professional Development: Strong commitment to ongoing learning, with potential support for further education and conference attendance.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement projects, research, and education.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary package and benefits associated with working for a large District Health Board.
• Making a Difference: A truly rewarding role where your expertise directly impacts complex patient care.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Jessica Chapman, Associate Clinical Lead Pharmacist on Jessica.chapman@Adhb.govt.nz or 021 229 5729 or Kristen Greville, Clinical Lead Pharmacist on kgreville@adhb.govt.nz or 021 041 3017

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visit Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you will be needing a Work Visa)

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

The Pharmacy Department

Our Pharmacy department is an innovative and exciting place to work. We employ over 120 staff including those working within two retail pharmacies and a flagship inpatient service. We serve over 1200 inpatient beds. Our guiding principle is to put the patient first in everything we do. Our award winning and growing clinical pharmacy service has over 40 pharmacists working across both secondary and tertiary level services.

We have a robust service strategy, which ensures that our staff are continuingly driving to work at the top of their scope and pushing the boundaries of clinical pharmacy practice. We are committed to do and be our best, to value and support all staff, to work together with trust, respect and honesty, and display commitment and accountability to provide a high quality service to our patients.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

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Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new “Green List” of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions! For successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information: Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupations

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If you are passionate about advancing clinical pharmacy practice in haematology and stem cell transplant, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please Aaron Chamberlain - Recruitment Consultant at Aaron.Chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.