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Pharmacist Facilitator - Community Mental Health
- Blenheim location
- Permanent, part-time role. Up to 0.4 FTE available , working 32 hours per fortnight
- Flexible Working Arrangements possible for example this position is compatible with school hours
- Works directly with colleagues to maximise the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical interventions to adults with moderate to severe mental illness
Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
You will:
- Be working collaboratively within a full multi-disciplinary team,
- Provide pharmacist expertise and consultation to adult mental health service users,
- Be working with Adults who have moderate to severe mental health conditions .
- Provide direct provision of advice to clients, families, prescribers and clinicians.
- Promote best practice in all aspects of pharmaceutical treatment.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You will be a motivated pharmacist with recent community and/or hospital pharmacy experience, who is passionate about improving the quality of care for mental health service users.
Good communication and networking skills will be essential.
Current registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate is required. Post Graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy an advantage.
This role will suit either a clinician with existing expertise in the treatment of mental disorder or one interested in attaining expertise in this field.
Suitable applicants will be team players, willing to learn from other as well as share expertise.
Applicants should enjoy relating directly with service users, be organised and have excellent time management skills.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson’s and Marlborough’s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.
We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
If you enjoy working collegially, If you value making a real difference, if you value the support of your manager to progress professionally then you may be right for this position.
At Health NZ Nelson Marlborough we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.
Situated at the top of the South Island, Blenheim is well known for its temperate climate, award winning wineries, stunning scenery and outdoor pursuits - all available within minutes of the town centre. For more information on the Marlborough region visit https://marlboroughnz.com/
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on Athena.Nguyen@nmdhb.govt.nz
For role specific information please contact David Greer – Manager on david.greer@nmdhb.govt.nz
Apply now, it’s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.
https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
Ref: W24-118
Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.
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