Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Fixed term full time role through to completion of traineeship (maximum of 2 years) Shifts are Monday - Friday 0800 -1630 with some Saturdays Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders. About the Role Health New Zealand Waitaha's Pharmacy Services are patient centred: medicines focused We areseeking a Trainee Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital pharmacy service inChristchurch. This is a structured entry pathway into hospital pharmacy,combining paid employment with supported study and on the job training. This is atwo year fixed term position during which you will complete the New ZealandCertificate in Pharmacy Practice Level 3 through Open Polytechnic and the NZCertificate in Pharmacy (Level 4 Core and Level 5 Advanced) through NZMAOnline. Your training will be supportedby a pharmacist verifier and an experienced pharmacy team. Applicants whoalready hold the New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy Practice Level 3 are alsowelcome; in this case the position would be offered as a one year fixed termrole to complete Levels 4 and 5. You willrotate through clinical areas across Christchurch Hospital, Burwood Hospitaland Hillmorton Hospital, gaining hands on experience in hospital pharmacyservices and developing the practical skills required to progress as a pharmacytechnician. You will bepart of a large, collaborative pharmacy team including pharmacists,technicians, assistants and administrative staff who work closely with clinicalteams to support patient care. Learning, feedback and improvement are part ofeveryday practice. We arecommitted to developing our pharmacy technicians and supporting progression.This role offers variety, structured learning and exposure to a tertiaryhospital environment, with opportunities to build your career within hospitalpharmacy. Christchurchand the wider Canterbury region offers an excellent lifestyle, with easy accessto outdoor activities, arts and events, and a strong food and wine scene. Key tasks include Dispensinginpatient and outpatient medication including clinical trials,compassionate supplies, home IV therapy, chemotherapy and sterile products Repacking About You We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable applicant who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to learn. Hospital pharmacy experience is helpful but not required, as training and support are provided. To be successful, you will also demonstrate the following: Must meet the entry requirements for the New Zealand Certificatein Pharmacy training courses You will need to be willing to undertakerequired study in your own time alongside your work commitments Excellent attention todetail Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: PC4359498 Location: South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch Job type: Job type: Contract/Temp Full time Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Pharmacy Assistant #J-18808-Ljbffr