Mental Health Pharmacist

2d2 days ago

Te Whatu Ora Southern

Dunedin, NZ · Full-time · NZ$76,442 – NZ$100,466

About this role

We are seeking a highly motivated pharmacist to join our friendly team at either Dunedin or Invercargill Hospital. This is a full-time, fixed term 1.0 FTE opportunity for 12 months in a new Mental Health pharmacist role. It offers a supportive team environment as we change the future of healthcare in New Zealand.

The Hospital Pharmacy services provide a full clinical and operational service with a full Aseptic Production Unit at Dunedin Hospital. The role involves scoping what this additional resource can provide to the Mental Health, Addiction & Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) team. It will enhance the existing clinical pharmacy service across the district.

Work closely with the Medical Director, Nurse Director and Pharmacy Manager, as well as the existing Pharmacy service into our Mental Health Service at both sites. The Mental Health Service provides care across forensic units, community teams and inpatient care. Lead the ongoing development of a robust clinical pharmacy service within Mental Health.

Work as part of the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and act as a role model. Provide support, advice and education to healthcare professionals within the mental health service and to pharmacy staff. Play a key part in the establishment of a MHAIDS Medicines Advisory and Safety Group and provide expert advice on medicines related policies and procedures.

Requirements

Registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand under the provisions of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 and hold a current annual practicing certificate
B.Pharm or other recognised pharmacy qualification
Previous experience working in hospital pharmacy and/or a mental health clinical setting
Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health
Clinical expertise
Excellent communicator with a high level of integrity and interpersonal skills
Proven ability building successful working relationships
Ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

Join the team in a new fixed term Mental Health pharmacist role
Scope additional resources for the Mental Health, Addiction & Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS)
Enhance the existing clinical pharmacy service across the district
Work closely with the Medical Director, Nurse Director and Pharmacy Manager
Lead the ongoing development of a robust clinical pharmacy service within Mental Health
Work as part of the Multidisciplinary team (MDT)
Act as a role model and provide support, advice and education to healthcare professionals and pharmacy staff
Establish a MHAIDS Medicines Advisory and Safety Group
Provide expert advice on relevant medicines related policies and procedures across Southern region