Senior Pharmacist - Aseptic Services / Kaiwhakarite Rongoā Pureropi at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location: Wellington Hospital

Service:  Pharmacy

Contract: Permantent / Full Time

Salary: PSA RoNZ Allied Health Steps 9-13

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

An opportunity exists for a motivated, committed and experienced team player to become part of our hospital pharmacy team.  We have a permanent full-time position for a Senior Aseptic Production Pharmacist. This role forms part of the Aseptic Production Unit team. 

This is a great opportunity to work in an expanding service whilst also being able to assist in providing a clinical pharmacy service to oncology / haematology patients and assisting in organisation of medication for Clinical Trials. 

This role is responsible for the aseptic compounding of mainly oncology / haematology pharmaceuticals in conjunction with a team of technicians and other pharmacists. It will assist the Team Leader in maintaining the high quality standards and procedures that are required for the facility, as well as acting as backup to the Team leader during periods leave and support them in the training and coordination of staff in the aseptic unit.

This is a fast-paced environment but a rewarding one for the right candidate.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

We provide a comprehensive pharmacy service throughout to the Capital Coast District, which includes a clinical service, dispensary & logistics service, an aseptic production service and a quality & risk service. Through these services, we aim to improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing, supply and distribution of medicines throughout the Capital Coast District.

Moū - About you

You will be a New Zealand registered pharmacist, or eligible to register in New Zealand. You will have prior experience in the manufacture and compounding of pharmaceuticals, preferably in an aseptic suite. Experience in clinical oncology / haematology would be preferable, but training can be given to the right candidate. Similarly, prior experience working in hospital pharmacy would be preferred but not essential.

You will be enthusiastic about providing a high quality service to users of the Aseptic Production unit, and be a great team player. You will also have the ability to communicate with a wide range of people and have a passion for quality improvement.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number (AH012-23) in the subject line.

Your safety and that of our patients is important to us. It is our expectation that you will be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, having received two doses of an approved COVID 19 vaccination.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed