Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Full time [40 hours per week] fixed term position for two year training period
- Supportive learning environment
- Must meet the entry requirements for the New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy training coursesMō te tūnga - About the Role

Ngā
Ratonga Kēmihi. Te - manawanui - he - kaupapa;
- he - rongoā - e - arotahi - ana
Pharmacy

**Services. Patient centred**: medicines
focused
We - re looking for a Trainee Pharmacy Technician to
join our team. This is an exciting and
varied opportunity working within an experienced team who are all passionate
about the health and wellbeing of the Canterbury community.
Our
wide range of pharmacy services is provided by a positive, friendly and
inclusive team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and
administrative staff. We pride ourselves
on delivering an outstanding service in collaboration with the wider
multi-disciplinary team.
Christchurch
and surrounding Canterbury is great for individuals and families alike. It
encourages an active lifestyle with opportunities for surfing, skiing,
tramping, or camping. Music festivals, concerts, vineyards, and award-winning restaurants
are also on our doorstep.
The
role is a two-year fixed term position during which time you will be expected
to complete the
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice (Level
3) and (Pharmacy Technician - Core (level 4)
through the Open Polytechnic. The
training will be supported by a pharmacist preceptor and encompasses rotations
throughout clinical areas across the Te Whatu Ora hospital sites in

**Christchurch**: Christchurch Hospital, Burwood Hospital and Hillmorton Hospital.
Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha prides itself on supporting
and developing our Pharmacy Technicians. This position has plenty of variety
and challenging opportunities and innovation is encouraged by peers, senior
staff and management. The department provides regular continuing education and numerous
other training opportunities.
We
are looking for an enthusiastic applicant with a good work ethic, enjoys
working as part of a team, has excellent interpersonal skills and a strong
desire to learn. Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Ko wai koe | About You
Key tasks include
- Dispensing inpatient and outpatient medication

including clinical trials, compassionate supplies, home IV therapy, chemotherapy
and sterile products
- RepackingNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience
- Must meet the entry requirements for the New Zealand Certificate

in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice (Level3) and (Pharmacy
Technician - Core (level 4) training courses.
- Basic
computer literacy
- Attention to
detail
- Good
communication skills
- Hospital
pharmacy experience preferred but not mandatoryMō mātou | About Us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do - Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]
When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you
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