Pharmacist/Senior Pharmacist - Thames Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Thames Hospital

The details: Permanent Full time – 40 hours per week

Salary details: Coverage by PSA Allied & Technical Collective + yearly merit salary increases + Voluntary Bonding Scheme allowance available for new graduates ($12k after tax p/year)

• Work in a varied environment – provide service to inpatient wards + in-house programs

• Support with education + advice to community based groups

• Suitable for a new graduate, experienced pharmacist or senior pharmacist

• Opportunity to spend some time at Waikato hospital + other rural locations

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Based in beautiful, coastal Thames – come and be at the centre of the pharmacy service in a rural domain. Provide clinical pharmacy services to Thames Hospital + add value to committees relating to medicine usage. Newly qualified Pharmacists (2023) have an opportunity for the Voluntary Bonding Scheme payments of $11.5K after tax per year for your first 3 years.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide inpatient pharmacy service to wards

• Assist + provide oversight in the development of rural pharmacy services

• Opportunity for involvement with in-house programs such as pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD

• Grow your knowledge + provide wider support in the rural network

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits

• Coastal lifestyle on the same salary as city hospitals

• Potential for growth + senior career paths

Mōu | About you

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

• Registration with Pharmacy Council of NZ

• Annual Practising Certificate

• Seasoned pharmacists or newly qualified pharmacists considered

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Providing pharmacy services to Thames Hospital, local communities + advisory support to Te Manawa Taki region, our pharmacy service is key to the effective operation of the health service.

What does Te Whatu Ora, Waikato offer you?

Located in the heart of coastal Thames, Te Whatu Ora Waikato – Thames Hospital operates to serve the community with great healthcare outcomes.

• As part of our TWO family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside your TWO benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and access to TWO staff discount schemes.

• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

• Greater diversity within our Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

• Support for continued learning provided.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Elysia.Koretz@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 16 February 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!