JOB DESCRIPTION
Clinical Pharmacist
Chronic and Complex Care
Position Title:
Clinical Pharmacist
Organisation Unit:
Chronic and Complex Care
Location:
Whangarei, Northland District Health Board
Responsible to:
Pharmacy Manager, Chronic and Complex Care, Northland
District Health Board
Primary Functions of
the Position:
To provide a comprehensive, effective and safe pharmaceutical
service to the patients and staff of Northland District Health
Board
Functional Relationships
The Pharmacist will develop and maintain excellent relationships with:
Internal
External
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Pharmacy Manager
Pharmacy Professional Advisor
Pharmacy Staff
Clinical Directors and all medical staff
All ward and department, nursing and
clerical staff
Business Manager, Chronic and
Complex Care
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Medical and nursing staff employed by
Hokianga and Whangaroa Trusts
Pharmaceutical company
representatives / suppliers
Patients under the care of Northland
District Health Board and their support
persons
Key Responsibilities and Expected Outcomes
Northland District Health Board has established a set of values by which the organisation will
respond, in part, to achieving its goals and objectives through their workforce. The following
Values and supporting statements are expected behaviours of each individual employed with
NDHB:
Values
Supporting Statement
People First
Tangata I te tuatahi
Respect
Whakaute (tuku mana)
Caring
Manaaki
Communication
Whakawhitiwhiti korero
Excellence
Taumata teitei (hirangi)
People are central to all we do
We treat others as we would like to be treated
We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and
compassion
We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear
understanding
Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence,
confidence and innovation
The position of Clinical Pharmacist encompasses the following major functions or key result
areas:
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Provision of clinical pharmacy service
Provision of information, patient counselling, teaching and supervision
Dispensary duties
Medico-legal
General duties
Treaty of Waitangi
Health and Safety
The outcome requirements of the above key responsibility areas are outlined below:
Key Responsibility Area
Expected Outcomes
Provision of clinical
pharmacy service
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Provision of
information, patient
counselling, teaching
and supervision
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Attend allocated wards and departments and provide an
individualised, comprehensive, high quality pharmaceutical
care service
Clinical checking of chemotherapy prescriptions
Ensure patients receive the most appropriate medication for
safe and effective treatment in a timely manner
Ensure prescribers and other health care workers are
provided with appropriate information regarding medication
Participation in multi-disciplinary team working, including
ward rounds
Provide medicines information on request using appropriate
resources
Provide patient counselling when requested and where
appropriate
Provide teaching to peers and clinical staff when requested
Provide supervision and training of intern pharmacists,
trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technicians and
pharmacy undergraduate students when requested
Key Responsibility Area
Expected Outcomes
Dispensary duties
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Medico-legal
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General duties
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Treaty of Waitangi
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Health & Safety
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Dispensing and checking of prescriptions and requisitions
Supply of all medicines in accordance with internal protocols
and Pharmaceutical Schedule specifications
Dispensing and checking (but not manufacture) of
chemotherapy
Monitoring of those medications subject to therapeutic drug
monitoring
Extemporaneous compounding
Participation in pharmacy stock control and purchasing
Participation in bi-annual pharmacy stocktake
Maintenance of a current Annual Practising Certificate from
the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
Participation in a professionally recognised continuing
professional development programme
All activities within the pharmacy service will be conducted
within the parameters of appropriate legislation, professional
standards of practice and Northland District Health Board
policies
Confidentiality of all patient information will be maintained
Participation in quality improvement activities
Participation in variation of standard hours worked as need
dictates
Opportunity to participate in the after hours on call service
Contribute to the promotion of the principles of Treaty of
Waitangi and the involvement of Maori within the decision
making process for their health and independence, within
District Health Board management processes and
procedures
Include the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi within all
aspects of the role and its outcomes
Ensure that consultation and engagement processes include
appropriate mechanisms to meet the need of Maori in a
culturally appropriate and safe manner
Attend the Northland District Health Board Treaty of
Waitangi Training
Ensure compliance with designated responsibilities detailed
in Northland District Health Board’s Health and Safety Policy
Promote an environment of physical, occupational, cultural,
ethical and legal safety
Observe safe work practices, rules and instructions relating
to work, and be pro-active in hazard management
Willingly co-operate in the achievement of all health and
safety goals and initiatives by:
 Practising and observing safe work methods;
 The use of safety equipment;
 Reporting unsafe conditions or equipment; and
 Reporting and documenting all accidents or incidents
Variation of Duties
Duties and responsibilities described above should not be construed as a complete and
exhaustive list as it is not the intention to limit in any way the scope or functions of the
position. Duties and responsibilities can be amended from time to time either by additional,
deletion or straight amendment by the Pharmacy Manager to meet any changing conditions.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
 Registration with the Pharmacy Council
of New Zealand
 Holder of a current annual practising
certificate
Desirable
 Post graduate qualification in a relevant
field
Experience
Essential
Desirable
 Previous hospital pharmacy experience
 Previous experience working in oncology
and/or haematology
 Previous experience of working in a
multidisciplinary team
 Involvement in developing a service
Awareness and Understanding of
Essential
 The Treaty of Waitangi and its application
to the health setting
 Privacy Act (1993) and Health
Information Privacy Code (1994)
 Health and Safety in Employment Act
(1992)
Desirable
 Health and Disability Commissioner
(Code of Health and Disability Services
Consumers’ Rights) Regulations (1996)
 New Zealand Council of Healthcare
Standards
Skills & Personal Attributes
Skills
 Proven written and verbal communication skills
 Ability to work well in a team
 Ability to work within guidelines and refer appropriately
 Ability to prioritise workload and work unsupervised
Personal Attributes
 Self-motivated
 Outcome focused
 Commitment to personal professional development
 Team orientated
Performance Development Review
An initial review of performance will be conducted after three months, with an annual review
thereafter.
An individual Development Plan will be developed to reflect the contribution this position is
expected to make towards achieving the team’s objectives and measures. Key result areas
will be developed and agreed at this time.
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