Senior Hospital Pharmacist (Waterford)
€76,000 - €88,000 per year
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Job Description
Senior Pharmacist - Waterford
Job type: Permanent
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
- 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.
Salary range
- €76,000 - €88,000 per year
Band
- Band 8a