Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Specialised (Analgesic Stewardship / Pain)

at  MercyAscot

MercyAscot is New Zealand’s largest private surgical facility with 22 theatres across 3 sites. We are seeking an experienced, flexible, and driven Senior Clinical Pharmacist with expertise in pain and analgesia management to deliver specialised patient care and lead a programme of analgesic stewardship. Collaborating with the Pain Nurse Specialist, you will form one half of the Pain Team with a key focus on promoting safe and effective use of opioids, reducing the incidence of serious adverse events and improving patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing private organisation, and to be part of our amazing pharmacy team!

IMPORTANT SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A NZ qualified Pharmacist with current APC.
• A minimum of three years of clinical pharmacy experience is required, with essential experience in general surgical wards. Experience in managing different pain modalities and/or medication safety would be desirable.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with the team
• Strong communication skills and the capacity to forge excellent relationships with colleagues and patients
• Available to work 40 hours per week with some weekend/on-call shifts

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Competitive remuneration & benefits
• Generous allowance and leave towards Continuing Professional Development
• Robust and easily accessible Employee Assistance Programme
• Health insurance subsidy after 2 years service
• Christmas and New Years close-down
• Free parking
• Staff discounts on services, and discounts on retail, banking, childcare, e-bikes, gym memberships.
• A friendly and supportive team environment
  If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity to grow a new service in a great team, then we would love to hear from you! Apply now to view the position description and submit your application before midday 5 August 2024

• Working in collaboration with the Charge Clinical Pharmacy Manager to develop and lead a programme of analgesic stewardship as well as expand the acute pain service at MercyAscot
• Working in collaboration with the pain nurse specialist in reviewing patients as part of pain rounds and recommending appropriate treatment
• Participating in the delivery of specialised pain education (lead by the Pain Nurse Specialist) across the organisation
• Supporting the broader clinical pharmacy team with delivery of service across the organisation, particularly rotational pharmacists and students, in their learning and professional growth.
• Initiatives for enhancing quality, updating guidelines, protocols, and policies tailored for the pain service and / or analgesic stewardship.