Advanced Pharmacist – Mental Health

Location: Porirua Campus

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 Advanced Pharmacist for Mental Health. This is a permanent, full-time role, 40 hours per week.

Whilst this role forms part of the clinical pharmacy service, it will also be a key member of the Mental Health, Addiction & Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS). This position would be primarily based at our Porirua Campus, but some cross cover at Wellington may be required.

The Advanced Pharmacist – Mental Health 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 is a key member of the MHAIDS Medicines Advisory Group and provides expert advice on relevant medicines related policies and procedures across the sub-region.

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 

You will be enthusiastic and have a passion for pharmacy and Mental Health. You will have previous hospital pharmacy experience and the ability to work with a variety of staff from different healthcare professions. Previous experience in mental health is extremely desirable as this role is expected to work autonomously, although training could be provided to the right candidate.

Applicants must be registered with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand or be eligible for registration in New Zealand.

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 8 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.