Senior Hospital Pharmacist (Waterford)

Job Description
Senior Pharmacist - Waterford

Job type: Permanent

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the delivery and development of a clinical pharmacy service, carrying out prescription review, patient education, and documentation of clinical interventions
• Assist in managing the efficient running of the Dispensary
• Achieve and maintain competence in the use and administration of the Oncology/Haematology clinical information system (ARIA)
• Become fully conversant with best practice and relevant competency frameworks for the delivery of Oncology/Haematology Pharmacy services.
• Support the Chief Pharmacist in managing the safe and cost-effective entry of new medications on to the hospital formulary, supporting colleagues in Pharmacy and other disciplines with expert advice and education as appropriate.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Contribute to the provision of medicines information and advice on drug availability, appropriate use, and safe administration.
• Participate in the development of medicines information resources for clinical colleagues and patients
• Collaborate with colleagues in Pharmacy and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to optimise Pharmacy and Medication
• Identify and address deficiencies in medications management systems and processes, where applicable.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, hospital committees and working groups as required e.g. Clinical Governance, Drugs and Therapeutics, Medication Safety, Medication Management and Use.
• 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 appropriate to the role and as required by the Chief Pharmacist.
• Support Pharmacy colleagues in enhancing their skills and assuming additional and advanced responsibilities.
• Participate in collaborative relationships with academic and research partners as appropriate to the role and as required by the Chief Pharmacist.
  Participate in the planning and organising of a risk-informed audit programme
• Participate in the Hospital's accreditation process.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Be registered with the pharmaceutical society of Ireland
• Essential minimum 3 years experience in a clinical setting
• Significant, proven post-registration hospital practice experience, with a broad clinical pharmacy experience and experience of line management.
• 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