Job Title: Prison Pharmacist
The Staff Grade Pharmacist is a permanent, whole-time post contributing to the provision of prison pharmacy services. The successful candidate will work with the Prison Pharmacist and contribute to the provision of prison pharmacy services.
Key Responsibilities
* To undertake regular audit of prescribing practice within IPS to ensure compliance with all relevant policy and guidance.
* Participate in the development, implementation and audit of guidelines with regard to use of medicines.
* Provide expert advice on the use of specialist medicines, including medicines used to treat Hep C and ARVs.
* Support the IPS Covid vaccination programme with respect to logistics, medication management and safety, and pharmacovigilance.
Additional Responsibilities
* Provide advice as required to medical and nursing staff on the proper and economic use of drugs and medicines, including participation in schemes for the dissemination of information in relation to drug safety and drug usage designed to deliver optimal care economically.
* Evaluate and manage risks associated with the use of medicines by participating in the NIMS process.
* Participate in multidisciplinary committees such as the IPS Drugs & Therapeutics committee.
* Conduct audits and other active research to promote medicines safety and minimize error as requested by the Chairman of the Drugs & Therapeutics Committee and/or Chief Pharmacist.
* Assist with the preparation of tender documentation and undertaking of tender competitions in respect of prison pharmacy services.
* Assist in the oversight and management of all IPS pharmacy service contracts.
* Provide medication information and training to prison healthcare staff.
* Visit prison pharmacy areas to ensure appropriate medication storage, recording etc.
* Maintain professional competency by involvement with Continued Professional Development.
* Assist the Prison Pharmacist in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities as required.
The location for this position is flexible. Two locations are preferred; Longford or Portlaoise. The successful candidate must choose their preferred location at contract stage.
Requirements
* Be registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) or be entitled to be so registered.
* Have at least two years satisfactory post registration experience.
* Possess the requisite knowledge and ability including a high standard of suitability and management ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
For further information please contact Stephen.