Antimicrobial Pharmacist

Fixed Term Contract for approximately 1 year
Located at Taranaki Hospital
6 FTE (48 hours per fortnight)
Must be NZ Registered Pharmacist with 3 years' experience

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated NZ Registered Pharmacist wishing to join our pharmacy team as an Antimicrobial Pharmacist.
This position will work closely both with the recently developed Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) team and also within the pharmacy team, advocating for and implementing activities that aim to improve the prescribing and quality use of antimicrobials at Taranaki DHB.
This is an opportunity to join a highly engaged pharmacy team with a strong emphasis on clinical service provision and quality whilst also collaborating with a wide range of teams within our DHB and the wider NZ healthcare team.
This position involves rostered on call duties.
The Antimicrobial Pharmacist role includes:

Taking a leading role in the AMS program in Taranaki.
Advocating for and implementing activities that aim to improve the prescribing and quality use of antimicrobials.
Ensuring that appropriate training/education material is available to all healthcare professionals involved in the use of antimicrobials, so that practice is current, rational and cost effective.
Ensuring consistent, high-quality processes and ongoing improvements in the AMS realm at Taranaki DHB with an emphasis on quality improvement.
In-service training/education.
Medicine and AMS related guideline/protocol development and reviews.
Medicine supply related activities including sterile/non-sterile manufacturing.
Potential for delivery of clinical ward services to a defined area including Electronic Medicines Reconciliation on admission.
This position would suit a NZ Registered Pharmacist with at least 3 years experience in hospital pharmacy, who already has a relevant postgraduate qualification (or is working towards one).
Taranaki District Health Board is a leader in NZ Hospital pharmacy initiatives.
It has a well-resourced department with a team of committed professionals.
It is committed to continuing professional development and the provision of opportunities for extra study.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community.
We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive; we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department.
Access to clinical training and education.
Opportunities to participate in local project and regional collaboration teams.
Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.
Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the role and to the competencies listed in the position description.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Belinda Peddie, Recruitment Consultant at ****** and quote TAR05788.
Applications Closing Date: 20 January 2025
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