Senior Pharmacist - Quality and Safe Use of Medicines

• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent Full time - 40 hours per week
• Lead the development of a vital Medicines Information Service, contribute to medicine safety initiatives, and collaborate with a dynamic team in this impactful role within the pharmacy department.
• This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your experience or specialise in the vital Medicines Information Service, with ample development opportunities while working alongside a dynamic and supportive team.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Are you an experienced pharmacist with a passion for medicines information? Join our Pharmacy Services team at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, Waikato, where you can make an impact on patient care while advancing your career.

As a Senior Pharmacist – Medicines Information, you will lead the development and delivery of our medicines information service. Day to day you will be working within the Quality and Safe Use of Medicines (QSUM) team in the pharmacy department, with a focus on the provision of medicine information, overseeing medicines information and safety resources, and being a key contact for our information service. Using your clinical, research skills and communication skills, you will also contribute to medicine safety initiatives and other QSUM work.

Whether you are currently in a dedicated medicines information role or looking to specialise in this area, we welcome your application. We can help support your development in this field, ensuring you thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to provide exceptional medicines information!

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Research and respond to medicine information queries from a wide range of health professionals.
• Lead the development of our medicines information services and safety initiatives.
• Build relationships with other medicines information pharmacists across the country.
• Collaboration with other health professionals
• Explore the integration of innovative technologies and data management into the medicines information service.
• Mentor and train pharmacists, interns and students.

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the APEX Pharmacy Collective Agreement. Additional benefits include kiwisaver contributions (if eligible), professional development and wellness support.

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About the Team/Service

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.

About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

Essential

• Registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.
• A current annual practising certificate with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.

Highly Desirable

• At least 5 years of post-registration pharmacy experience, with at least 3 years in a hospital or clinical setting, or equivalent.
• Experience in the provision of medicines information and medicine safety initiatives
• Post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy.

Working at Health New Zealand

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 25 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Monique Wilson at Monique.Wilson@tewhatuOra.govt.nz.

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