Clinical Lead Pharmacist

July 26, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes

FULL TIME

Vacancy No: ROT03096

Clinical Lead Pharmacist

Health NZ Lakes - Rotorua Hospital
Permanent Fulltime + Rostered Oncall

Our team is committed to continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare services. We are looking for a Clinical Lead Pharmacist to join our leadership team and provide strategic direction and clinical supervision to our pharmacy department.

Job Description:

The Clinical Lead Pharmacist provides professional and clinical supervision to the pharmacy team, ensuring optimal use of staff and resources to deliver quality patient care. This role coordinates closely with other team leaders. As a key member of the leadership team, you will offer strategic leadership to the department’s clinical services, working across all Directorates. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, positive role modeling, and an awareness of clinical governance and legislation to optimize patient care through quality improvement and strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide clinical and professional supervision to the pharmacy team.
Coordinate the team’s efforts to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
Lead quality improvement initiatives and strategic planning for the department.
Ensure compliance with clinical governance and relevant legislation.
Develop and promote clinical leadership and engagement within the team.
Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and transparency.

Attributes we are looking for:

Previous pharmacy operational management and leadership experience.
Experience in a leadership role within hospital pharmacy.
Registered Pharmacist with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) or eligibility to obtain one.
Commitment to achieving excellent clinical and business outcomes based on quality service delivery and outstanding patient care.
Capacity to develop and promote clinical leadership and engagement.
Ability to develop an organizational culture based on collaboration, trust, and transparency.
Commitment to biculturalism and achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.
Relevant tertiary qualification.
High-level leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
Proven ability to lead and implement strategies for service improvement.
Understanding of current developments in hospital pharmacy services in New Zealand.
Good organizational skills and excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

On-the-job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities.
A great team environment and supportive work culture.
Great work/life balance with multiple outdoor activities available.
Free parking on site.

Successful applicants must:

Be a NZ Registered Pharmacist or eligible to register soon
Be willing to participate in Oncall (about every 6-8 weeks).
Please do not hesitate to contact Jean-Pierre Meyer, Pharmacy Manager directly to discuss this opportunity: Jean-Pierre.Meyer@lakesdhb.govt.nz or 0204 148 6361
Salary will be as per the MECA Designated B banding

If you think this sounds like you apply online via our website www.lakesdhb.govt.nz

Closing Date: 25/Oct/24, 5:59:00 AM

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available