Basic Grade Pharmacist (Waterford)

Job Description
Basic Grade Pharmacist - Waterford
Job type: Permanent

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be fully conversant with best practice and relevant competency frameworks for the delivery of clinical pharmacy services.
• Take a lead role in the management of medicine shortages
• Support and participate in the development of SOPs
• Contribute to the provision of medicines information and advice on drug availability and procurement to clinical staff.
• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
• Identify and address deficiencies in medications management systems and processes, where applicable.
• Audit compliance to good clinical practice standards in relation to medication.
• Develop and compile reports on Key Performance indicators (KPIs) for the Pharmacy service
• As agreed with the Chief Pharmacist, provide expert support to colleagues in Finance and Hospital leadership to help manage the drugs budget, through regular reporting, analysis, and horizon scanning.
• Identify drug budget savings in collaboration with the MDT to ensure optimal and cost-effective use of medication.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, hospital committees and working groups as required.
• Co-ordinate service delivery with the other Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Technicians, to ensure a high level of efficient and cohesive teamwork within the Pharmacy service.
• Assist in the training, development, mentoring and motivation of staff to maximise performance and delivery of service objectives and priorities.
• Supervise and line manage staff within the Pharmacy service as required and appropriate.
• Support Pharmacy colleagues in enhancing their skills and assuming additional and advanced responsibilities.
• Carry out any other duties relevant to this role as designated by the Chief Pharmacist.
• Engage in continuous professional development appropriate
• Participate in the Hospital's accreditation process.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development and role-specific learning.

If you would like further information on the role, call Nicola on 0872015947 or email nicola@qrselect.ie