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MercyAscot

Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Specialised (Cardiothoracic)

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Auckland

Job Description

MercyAscot 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 lead the expansion of our pharmacy services within the Cardiothoracics Unit. Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, you will strive to deliver exceptional results for our patients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing private organisation, and to be part of our amazing pharmacy team!

The Opportunity:

In this newly established role, the pharmacist will enhance our presence in the cardiothoracic surgery service by offering expert clinical support, streamlining processes, with a focus on enhancing the service to better support both our team and our patients. This full-time position, scheduled from Monday to Friday, will also entail weekend responsibilities and on-call duties.

In this fast paced, dynamic role you will be responsible for:

  • Providing Leadership for Cardiothoracic Patient Pharmacy Services: Responsibilities involve participation in ward rounds, offering clinical insights on medication management, and ensuring seamless discharge procedures
  • Service development: In this new role, you will collaborate with the Charge Clinical Pharmacy Manager to develop and expand this clinical service
  • Supporting the broader clinical pharmacy team, particularly rotational pharmacists and students, in their learning and professional growth
  • Initiatives for enhancing quality, updating guidelines, protocols, and policies tailored for the cardiothoracic unit


For our ideal candidate we are looking for:

  • A NZ qualified Pharmacist with current APC
  • A minimum of three years of clinical pharmacy experience is required, with essential experience in general surgical wards. Exposure to cardiothoracic surgery is preferred
  • Ability 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 Year 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!

Please select Apply to view the Position Description and submit your application before Monday 6 January 2025

Hard Skills Required

  • Clinical Pharmacy Expertise
  • Medication Management
  • Protocol Development
  • Surgical Pharmacy Knowledge (Cardiothoracic focus)
  • Staff Training and Mentorship

Soft Skills Required

  • Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability

Benefits and Perks

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    Flexible Work
    Flexible work options available
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    Wellness Program
    Wellbeing support and free vaccination for seasonal flu - Sick leave available on commencement
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    Inclusive Workspace
  • 🛂
    Visa Sponsorship
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🚶
    Ease Back to Work
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 💻
    Company Supplied Technology
  • 🩺
    Health Insurance
  • 🏘
    Work from Home
  • 📈
    Professional Development
    Committed to growing careers for our people, external professional development (including paid study leave) is available on application
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    Work-Life Balance Support
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards
    Long service awards
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    Competitive Salary
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    Extended Parental Leave
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    Travel Reimbursement
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    Care and Appreciation
  • ⛑
    Uniform Provided
  • 🅿
    Free Parking
    Free car parking is nearby
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    Employee Discounts and Rewards
    Discounted Hospital fees (available on application) - Discounts at Mercy Hospital Pharmacy. Discounted childcare at Kindercare & First Steps Best-Start - Discounted banking products at ANZ bank - Boost member benefits – retail discounts from over 60 NZ suppliers - Discounted Les Mills and YMCA gym memberships - Discounted e-bikes, e-scooters, bikes, accessories and more from EVO cycles
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    Relocation Support
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