Applications are now invited for the following position: Senior Pharmacist (1.0wte Full time, Specified Purpose Maternity Cover) St Patricks Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is seeking a Senior Pharmacist to join our friendly team. SPMHS Pharmacy Department has a clinically focussed Pharmacist Team Our Dispensary is mainly Technician-led with Accuracy Checking Technicians Clinical Pharmacists are fully integrated into consultant-led Multidisciplinary Teams This post will be 35 hours per week. Monday-Friday 9-5pm. No bank holidays or on call SPMHS has electronic prescribing and records (EPMA) which facilitates remote/hybrid working arrangements for pharmacists where applicable New to Mental Health Pharmacists will get both experiential and formal online learning in various aspects of mental health including older adult, CAMHS, substance misuse, and general adult As part of SPMHS commitment to staff1 education and training, funding for additional training may be offered to the successful candidate subject to manager approval Applicants for this position must: Have a degree in Pharmacy Be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland Have a minimum of 3 years post registration experience as a hospital-based pharmacist at time of commencing post The following experience is desirable: Clinical experience in Mental Health A postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy Experience using RiO EPMA Informal Enquiries only to: Ciara Ni Dhubhlaing, Chief I Pharmacist Tel: Email: (APPLICATIONS SHOULD NOT BE MADE TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS) Please note that if you are viewing this advert via Irishjobs, the contact details for informal enquires above are not visible as irishjobs do not allow telephone numbers or emails to be present in adverts. However, these details are visible in the advert on the St Patricks website in the career vacancies section. Applications in the form of covering letter and Curriculum Vitae, clearly stating the post being applied for should be uploaded as one documentby Sunday, 13th of July 2025. Panels may be formed from which future positions may be filled. St Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employer. Please note that while we seldom work with recruitment agencies, on the rare occasions we specify that we will accept CVs from recruitment agencies, it is only from those who engage in ethical practice. We do not expect recruitment agencies to charge candidates for placements, and do not condone this behaviour as it is not accepted practice. Job Description About the organisation St Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland's largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental healthcare, to promoting mental health awareness, and to advocating for the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties. We now employ over 700 staff across our services. We hold our staff in high esteem and regard them as our most important asset, enabling us to fulfil our mission. We strive to create and maintain a forward-looking environment where our staff can be innovative and experience satisfaction in their work. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing development of our staff. The role Senior Pharmacist 1.0WTE Full time, Specified Purpose (Maternity cover Contract) St Patricks Mental Health Services seeks a Senior Pharmacist to work as a member of the pharmacy team in St Patricks Mental Health Services to ensure safe and effective medicines management. The Senior Pharmacist will report to the Chief Pharmacist. The standard working week applying to the post is 35 hours per week. The benefits By joining us, you become part of Irelands largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service provider, bringing lots of opportunities for your career. We offer you many employee benefits, including: A competitive salary range: €74,783 - €86,721 25 days annual leave Pension scheme Ongoing training Paid study leave and funding for further education Support for career advancement and professional development Subsidised canteen and onsite gym Bike to Work and TaxSaver Commuter Ticket schemes Location This position is based at St Patricks Mental Health Services, Jamess Street, Dublin 8, incorporating St Patricks, Lucan and Dean Clinics. Responsibilities Assisting in the provision and further development of the clinical pharmacy service in St Patrick's University Hospital & St Patricks Lucan Supervising and supplying drugs, pharmaceuticals and other related items following hospital and PSI guidelines Advising medical and nursing staff on the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines Attendance at MDT meetings Providing service user medication education as part of routine clinical care and as formal presentations Undertaking clinical audit Policy and protocol development Committee attendance Maintaining the confidentiality of service users and staff members at all times Maintaining approved standards of quality at pharmacy and ward levels Referring to and complying with legal, transit, and security requirements, as well as those of drug stability, as part of the purchase, storage, and supply of pharmaceuticals Maintaining records of adherence to standards required in the purchasing, quality control, compounding and dispensing of pharmaceuticals in an area which is secure and accessible by authorised personnel only Ensuring that pharmaceutical waste is disposed of appropriately Fostering open lines of communication both within the department and with other departments in the hospital Undertaking continuous education to ensure knowledge of, and familiarity with, new developments/methods related to the clinical field This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. The person appointed may be required to perform other duties as appropriate which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the position. The person appointed will be assigned specific targets in terms of tasks and revenue. Person specification Qualifications and/or experience Candidates must: Be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland as a pharmacist Hold a degree or higher qualification in pharmacy Have a minimum of 3 years post registration experience as a hospital-based pharmacist Clinical experience in a mental health organisation (desirable) A Postgraduate Qualification in Clinical or Hospital Pharmacy (desirable) Experience using RiO EPMA (desirable) Professional knowledge Proven clinical knowledge in the field and willing to develop the same Competencies/Skills: Reliability Flexibility Ability to make sound clinical and professional decisions Ability to work as a member of a team or independently Self-motivated & able to use own initiative Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and plan your own work Excellent communication skills Recognising responsibility and accountability Positively influence individuals and the organisation Working to develop and maintain relationships (pharmacy and inter-professional) Identify opportunities for change and development Terms and Conditions Tenure: 1.0WTE Full time, Specified Purpose contract, pensionable as below. Working Week: The standard hours applying to this position is 35 hours per week. Salary: The salary for the position is based on the Senior Pharmacist 2025 pay scale (€74,783 - €86,721) and is commensurate with experience. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the position 25 days. Pension: All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme after successful completion of probation. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme with a deduction from the salary of the employee of 4%. In respect of an internal appointment being made the individuals existing pension arrangements will continue. Probation: The appointee will be appointed in a probationary capacity for the first six months during which time the job holders performance will be subject to ongoing review. Any extension to or suspension of the period of probation will be in line with the European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) 2022. Health: The appointee must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character: The appointee must be of good character. Retirement Age: Normal retirement age for employees is 66 years which at present is also normal pension age. Skills: Pharmacist Pharmacy Mental Health