Purpose of the Role:
The purpose of this post is to manage the pharmacy PN services within CHI, to provide a safe, efficient PN service, to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the ordering, dispensing, clinical checking of PN and developing and maintaining a clinical PN ward pharmacy service.
The post holder will work with the Gastroenterology (GI) team to ensure home PN patients receive safe, appropriate PN and will liaise with the home PN provider as required.
The post holder will be responsible for managing the operation of the HSE's national contract for the supply of neonatal and paediatric PN.
The post holder will be expected to:
* Adhere to Department and all Hospital policies at all times.
* Adhere to procedures and guidelines in relation to Child Protection.
* Embrace and support any changes in technology and to assist in the implementation and operation of these changes.
* Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time by the Manager or a nominee.
* Be completely flexible in relation to the performance of your duties.
* Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to Quality, Risk, Health and Safety.
* Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of hospital structures, services and processes as required.
* Initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with the hospital's continuous quality improvement programme.
* Work with the national PN expert group
Essential Criteria:
* Have at least five years satisfactory post registration hospital experience
* Be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland as a qualified pharmacist.
Desirable Criteria:
* Postgraduate clinical or other relevant qualification.
* Paediatric experience is highly desirable.
* Parenteral nutrition experience is highly desirable.
* Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is Sunday 9th November 2025 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on
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Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact:
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist –
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2025.
* January 7th 2026
* January 12th NCHD rotation only)
* February 9th 2026
* March 9th 2026