Senior Pharmacist, Oncology and Haematology, Auckland City Hospital at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• New Zealands leading cancer care service
• Permanent Full Time position
• $117,188 to $125,634 per annum pro-rata (Designated Band A2B3)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Elevate your clinical pharmacy career and make a profound difference in the lives of patients undergoing oncology and haematology treatment. Join the dedicated and internationally recognised Cancer and Blood service at Auckland City Hospital, Te Toka Tumai Auckland. This is a unique opportunity to specialise and develop your expertise within New Zealand's largest cancer care provider.

About the Role

Step into a rewarding role where youll be central to patient care within cancer care pharmacy team. As a Senior Clinical Pharmacist, you will:

• Provide expert clinical pharmacy services for complex oncology and haematology patients
• Collaborate closely with New Zealands leading oncologist, haematologists, specialist nurses, and researchers, embedding your pharmaceutical expertise within the multidisciplinary team
• Champion medication safety by clinically screening chemotherapy prescriptions and complex supportive care regimens, liaising with specialist clinicians to ensure optimal, safe, and cost-effective treatments
• Drive best practice by developing and refining protocols, treatment guidelines, and chemotherapy prescriptions
• Mentor and educate pharmacist colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team, sharing your specialist knowledge
• Contribute to service evolution: Play an active role in exciting upcoming developments within the Cancer and Blood service, helping shape future service delivery and expanding your input into Outpatient Cancer Services as you grow in the role

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About the Service

Our Pharmacy department is an innovative and exciting place to work. We employ over 120 staff including those working within two retail pharmacies and a flagship inpatient service. We serve over 1200 inpatient beds. Our guiding principle is to put the patient first in everything we do. Our award winning and growing clinical pharmacy service has over 40 pharmacists working across both secondary and tertiary level services.

We have a robust service strategy, which ensures that our staff are continuingly driving to work at the top of their scope and pushing the boundaries of clinical pharmacy practice. We are committed to do and be our best, to value and support all staff, to work together with trust, respect and honesty, and display commitment and accountability to provide a high quality service to our patients.

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic and patient-focused clinical pharmacist eager to advance their skills in a specialised setting. You demonstrate initiative, possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and align with the Te Toka Tumai values.

Essential:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or equivalent qualification recognised in New Zealand
• Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand (or eligibility for registration)
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (or be able to obtain one)
• Strong clinical pharmacy foundation, typically gained through at least 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience
• Excellent communication, time management, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced acute hospital environment and work effectively both autonomously and within a team
• Commitment to working effectively in a bicultural environment and upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Desirable (but not essential we encourage applicants willing to upskill!):

• Recent experience in haematology and/or oncology pharmacy practice.
• Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualifications (e.g., Diploma, Masters).

We strongly encourage applications from experienced clinical pharmacists with a passion for this field, even if your direct haematology/oncology experience is still developing. We offer a supportive environment for professional growth and specialisation.

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What We Offer

• Specialised Clinical Exposure: Opportunity to work at the forefront of stem cell transplantation and complex haematology in New Zealand
• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive, expert multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient outcomes
• Professional Development: Strong commitment to ongoing learning, with potential support for further education and conference attendance
• Career Growth: Opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement projects, research, and education
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary package and benefits associated with working for a large District Health Board
• Making a Difference: A truly rewarding role where your expertise directly impacts complex patient care

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Jessica Chapman, Associate Clinical Lead Pharmacist on Jessica.Chapman@adhb.govt.nz 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about advancing clinical pharmacy practice in haematology and stem cell transplant, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at Aaron.Chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.