Mercy Ascot is New Zealand's largest private surgical facility with 22 theatres across 3 sites. We are seeking an experienced, flexible, and driven Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic and growing private organisation, and to be part of our amazing pharmacy team!
The Opportunity:
In this well-established role, reporting to the Charge Clinical Pharmacy Manager, the Senior Clinical Pharmacist will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clinical areas such as orthopaedics, general surgery, head and neck, ICU and cardiothoracics. There will also be opportunity to hold or develop a specialist portfolio in an area of interest such as analgesic stewardship, antimicrobial stewardship, head and neck / upper GI surgery, and/or education and training. So if any of these areas are of interest to you, then please come talk to us! This full-time position, scheduled from Monday to Friday, will also entail weekend responsibilities and on-call duties as part of the role. Part time applicants will also be considered.
In this fast paced, dynamic role, you will be responsible for:

• Working in collaboration with the Charge Clinical Pharmacy Manager and clinical team to develop consistent pharmacy services across the organisation
• Participation in the delivery of specialised education across the organisation
• The delivery of specialised clinical pharmacy services and medicines management as part of your agreed portfolio within a multidisciplinary team
• Supporting the broader clinical pharmacy team to deliver service across the organisation, particularly rotational pharmacists and students, in their learning and professional growth
• Initiatives for enhancing quality, updating guidelines, protocols, and policies tailored to your specialist portfolio
• Providing advice and support to the organisation in relation to medication and pharmacy capabilities and system workflows
• Ensuing best practice guidelines regarding medication safety are built into workflows for improved patient outcomes and enhanced patient experience
• Participation in project management, innovation and implementation of new services (like an EMR!)

Important skills and role requirements:

• A NZ qualified Pharmacist with current APC
• A minimum of three years of clinical pharmacy experience would be considered ideal
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with the team
• Strong communication skills and the capacity to forge excellent relationships with colleagues and patients
• Available to work 40 hours per week with some weekend/on-call shifts

What we can offer you:

• Competitive remuneration & benefits
• Generous allowance and leave towards Continuing Professional Development
• Robust and easily accessible Employee Assistance Programme
• Health insurance subsidy after 2 years service
• Christmas and New Years close-down
• Free parking
• Staff discounts on services, and discounts on retail, banking, childcare, e-bikes, gym memberships.
• A friendly and supportive team environment

If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity to grow a new service in a great team, then we would love to hear from you! Applications close 11 December 2024
Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are already residing and eligible to work permanently in New Zealand.