Quality Use of Medicines Pharmacist

About the Company Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldier's Hospital is part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, an organization committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to build a health system that serves all New Zealanders effectively and equitably. About the Role We are seeking a Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Pharmacist to join our team in a part-time role, working 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE). In this critical leadership position, you will enhance medication safety governance across our organization. Your responsibilities will include coordinating medication safety initiatives and projects, contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans, and leading audits and evaluations aimed at improving the safe and effective use of medicines. Additionally, you will support communication and education efforts by developing medication-related bulletins and conducting reviews of medicine events and trends. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to make a meaningful impact on clinical quality and patient outcomes while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking hospital pharmacy service. About the Team/Service/Location Our Hospital Pharmacy team is collaborative and innovative, dedicated to providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. You will be joining a supportive environment that values professional growth, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We hold regular journal clubs, grand rounds, and clinical talks, and we have an Education and Training Pharmacist available to assist with your professional development. We also encourage participation in external training opportunities and are actively involved with the local branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand, which organizes continuing education sessions. Hawke's Bay offers an excellent work-life balance, with a warm climate, beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, quality schools, nearby mountains and skiing, exceptional food, stunning wineries, vibrant cities, and much more. For further information on living and working in Hawke's Bay, please visit our website. About You To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following requirements: - A recognized Pharmacy qualification and current registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand, including a valid Annual Practising Certificate. - A postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or an equivalent qualification. - Significant experience in hospital pharmacy, accompanied by a passion for medication safety and governance. - Demonstrated experience in leading or participating in audits and quality improvement projects. - Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach to teamwork. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from individuals across our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To review the position profile, please visit our website. To submit your application, click 'apply now' on our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Claire Fraser via email at claire.fraser@hbdhb.govt.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.