Staff Grade Pharmacist - Waterford

Job Title: Basic Grade Pharmacist

Location: Waterford

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Recruitment Partner: Cpl, Healthcare

About the Role

Cpl, Healthcare is recruiting on behalf of a leading hospital for a Basic Grade Pharmacist to provide safe, effective, and efficient pharmaceutical care to patients. This full-time, permanent role involves delivering clinical pharmacy services, supporting medication management, and contributing to continuous improvement within the pharmacy team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize patient care and safety in all pharmacy activities.
• Uphold and promote core organizational values including quality, safety, dignity, and integrity.
• Deliver clinical pharmacy services in line with best practice and competency frameworks.
• Lead and support management of medicine shortages and formulary processes.
• Participate in development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and medicines information resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance medication management and clinical guidelines.
• Identify and report discrepancies, incidents, and service deficits to senior management.
• Support medication safety initiatives including audit, incident reporting, and medication error investigations.
• Provide expert advice on drug availability, procurement, and cost-effective medication use.
• Contribute to the development and expansion of clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, hospital committees, and quality improvement programs.
• Assist in the training, mentoring, and supervision of pharmacy staff.
• Support research and pharmacy practice-based audits following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in hospital accreditation processes.
• Work collaboratively within the pharmacy team to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.
• Possess the required specialized knowledge and skills to perform role duties effectively.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
• Strong planning, organizational, interpersonal, and people management skills.
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-related pay and premium pay where applicable.
• Comprehensive benefits including fully paid maternity/paternity leave, competitive pension plan, and company-funded death in service benefit.
• Critical illness cover for employees up to age 66.
• Enhanced annual leave up to 27 days and flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• Recognition and rewards through an annual performance program.
• Opportunities for career growth, continuous learning, and advancement.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

For further information or to discuss the role please contact Stephen Copeland on 014825424 or by emailing stephen.copeland@cplhealthcare.com