Clinical Pharmacist Facilitator

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Hastings, North Island 1mo ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand 2 x Permanent, Full-Time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE) Support safer, wiser prescribing and improve medicines management across primary care in Te Matau a Māui. 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. About the Role As a Clinical Pharmacist Facilitator, you will work within primary care settings to provide expert medicines management support, education and clinical guidance to practitioners and patients. Your role combines clinical pharmacy, relationship building and quality improvement to support safer, more effective use of medicines across the region. Youll deliver independent medicines reviews, provide unbiased clinical advice, interpret prescribing and laboratory data, and work with general practices to support prescribing improvement and implementation of bestpractice guidelines. Youll also contribute to continuous quality improvement projects, support education sessions, develop targeted resources, and strengthen collaborative care between primary and secondary services. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys datainformed improvement work, and values meaningful relationships with clinicians, practices and whānau. About the Team/Service/ Location Youll be part of the Clinical Pharmacist Facilitator Team, working closely with general practices, community pharmacy, Māori and Pacific providers, the Health Hawkes Bay PHO team, and Te Whatu Oras pharmacy and specialist services. The role is primarily communitybased within primary care clinics, with strong support from the wider multidisciplinary network. About you Youre a confident, collaborative clinical pharmacist with strong relationshipbuilding and communication skills. You will have: Current registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand and a valid APC (no restrictions). A relevant postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification or working toward one or equivalent clinical experience. Strong clinical knowledge and experience in: Medicines therapy assessments Quality use of medicines Continuous quality improvement Ability to interpret and work with clinical, prescribing and laboratory data. Excellent communication and engagement skills with prescribers, primary care teams and patients. Ability to work autonomously and innovatively within evolving service priorities. Full NZ drivers licence. Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equityfocused practice. Membership with PSNZ, NZHPA or CAPA. Understanding of primary care systems (e.g., Medtech, MyPractice, Indici). Knowledge of local health needs and national medicines strategies. Analytical and datainsight capability. 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. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr