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Job Information
* Reports to: the appropriate Pharmacy Service line manager or Clinical Specialist Pharmacist, who reports to the Head of Pharmacy Services.
* Salary: Senior Pharmacist scale (€75,527 - €87,584) in line with Government pay policy.
* Post Title: Senior Pharmacist
* Post Status: Permanent
* Department: Pharmacy
* Location: Beaumont Hospital & Affiliated Sites
* Hours of Work: Full-Time
* Closing Date: 12:00 noon on 19/11/2025 (hospital reserves the right to close early if a substantial number of applications are received)
Mission Statement: “The Pharmacy Department strives to safely and efficiently source, acquire, purchase, store, formulate, compound and distribute all drugs and medicines used in Beaumont Hospital, to the highest standards, as well as to advise on the safe, effective and rational use of these drugs and medicines, so as to improve the quality of life of patients who come under our care.”
Role Summary: The provision of a pharmaceutical service to patients consistent with the mission and ethos of the Pharmacy Department and the hospital.
Responsibilities
* Maintain throughout the Hospital an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities.
* Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values of the Hospital.
* Participate in the pharmaceutical service as part of a punctual, dedicated and professional team.
* Create, promote and maintain open communications and healthy working relationships.
* Maintain the principles of equity, accountability and quality in daily work.
* Participate in departmental mentor/mentee and tutor/tutee programmes.
* Subject to the direction and supervision of the relevant Chief II Pharmacist and ultimately the Head of Pharmacy Services—participate in the provision of a comprehensive pharmaceutical service, including:
o The supply of medicines and related items as required.
o The storage, supply and dispensing of all items consistent with quality and value for money.
o Identify, develop and implement policies and operational processes under the supervision of the appropriate Pharmacy Service Manager to the standards of best practice.
o Review medications for in‑patients and relevant out‑patients. This includes:
+ Checking every prescription order for accuracy and suitability and ensuring the safe and efficacious dispensing of each prescription as per the relevant SOP.
+ Ensuring that a detailed patient medication history is obtained, as discussed with patient/GP/Community Pharmacy, to manage any potential drug‑drug interactions, illicit drug use, and discuss relevant interactions with the responsible Consultant/team as appropriate.
+ Educating and counselling patients appropriately about their medications and managing side‑effects according to procedure.
+ Reviewing relevant laboratory results.
+ Monitoring and promoting adherence.
+ Recording activities on the dispensing programme in use and recording additional workload/interventions when requested.
* Close interaction with medical and nursing colleagues to advise them on the safe and effective use of medicines and to provide Medicines Information where required.
* Participate in multi‑disciplinary teams with regard to the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical agents where appropriate.
* Provide receipt of goods, storage, supply, dispensing and record‑keeping as per local policy and all legislative requirements.
* Provide ward‑based clinical services, including advice to medical and nursing staff and ward‑based drug review and clinical input on all aspects of the medication use process.
* Ensure timely collation and input of all data concerning drug usage in the hospital, in line with departmental policy.
* Perform all duties and responsibilities in line with all Pharmacy Department procedures and protocols as well as hospital‑wide procedures.
* Participate in continuing education and research activities consistent with the post.
* Ensure cost‑effective use of medicines and show initiative in appraising the line manager any changes in practice likely to lead to significant changes in expenditure or purchasing patterns.
* Collaborate with medical and nursing staff and their line manager to create protocols and guidelines designed to deliver optimal and economical patient care.
* Ensure best practice and compliance with agreed clinical guidelines.
* Adhere to all legal requirements and obligations with particular reference to the Pharmacy Act 2007 and related regulations.
* Measure, analyse and optimise the medication use process by undertaking regular clinical audit.
* Adhere to all Health & Safety protocols and procedures, promptly addressing any areas of non‑compliance.
* Perform such other duties appropriate to the post, including on‑call and extended opening rosters, weekend opening and duties assigned by the Chief Executive or Head of Pharmacy Services.
Staff Training
* Provide training and advice on Pharmacy Department services to ward, nursing, medical and pharmacy staff.
* Participate in the induction of new Pharmacy staff as required.
* Participate in the training, development, and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians as required.
* Act as a pharmacy mentor for Pharmaceutical Technicians, Interns and Basic Grade Pharmacists as required.
* Comply with all Hospital and Departmental policies & procedures, work safely and efficiently.
* Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post on request of the relevant Chief II Pharmacist or Head of Pharmacy.
* Contribute to service review.
Health and Safety
* Work within Health & Safety Hospital Policies on all matters related to Health & Safety within the Hospital. Be aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and comply with the regulations set down to ensure safety to patients, visitors and colleagues.
* Record all accidents and untoward occurrences according to Hospital policy.
* Attend fire lectures and fire drills in accordance with the law and to be fully aware of the position of fire alarms, emergency equipment and exits.
* Ensure compliance with standards in respect of all legislative requirements, including Manual Handling, Security, Infection Control and Standard Precautions.
* Adopt the correct administrative procedures when dealing with complaints from patients/relatives following set policies and procedures.
* Infection prevention and control is an essential aspect of patient care. All post holders must attend mandatory training in infection prevention and control and be compliant with all measures required by the Hospital.
* Post holders must be familiar with the Hospital’s Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as the Hand Hygiene Policy, the Uniform Policy (where one exists) and Personal Protective Clothing Policy. Post holders who have clinical responsibilities must incorporate into their clinical activities up‑to‑date evidence that supports safe infection control practices and procedures, for example the use of aseptic techniques and the safe disposal of sharps.
* In the course of normal work the post holder will come into possession of confidential information concerning patients and staff. This information should be treated confidentially and in accordance with the Data Protection Act and European Union regulations.
* Post holder is responsible for ensuring that he/she maintains the integrity and quality of both computerised and manual data.
* Perform such other duties appropriate to the post that may from time to time be introduced by the Head of Pharmacy Services.
* Perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may from time to time be assigned by the Chief Executive or designated Officer.
Qualifications & Selection Criteria
* Mandatory:
o Professional qualifications and experience.
o Be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) or be entitled to be so registered.
o Have at least three years satisfactory post‑registration hospital experience.
o 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.
* Additional Information for Candidates:
o Further information can be found on the Beaumont Hospital website (www.beaumont.ie) or the HR portal (www.beaumont.ie/hr).
o Informal enquiries only to: Nuala Doyle, Pharmacist Executive Manager, Email: nualadoyle@beaumont.ie (please note no applications will be accepted via this email address).
This job description is not exhaustive and is intended as a basic guide to the scope of duties. It is subject to regular review and amendment as necessary.
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