Job Title: Pharmacy Purchasing Technician
Department: Pharmacy
Location: Blackrock Clinic, Rock Road, Blackrock, A94E4X7
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.
Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.
Role Purpose:
The Pharmacy Purchasing Technician will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team in Blackrock Clinic to ensure delivery of a comprehensive pharmacy service to all areas. The post holder will be responsible to the Head of Department and will be responsible for the procurement of all medication entering the Blackrock Clinic.
Qualifications/Experience:
* The Pharmaceutical Technician's Diploma awarded by the University of Dublin or a recognised qualification at least equivalent to above.
* Minimum of 1 year's post-registration experience in an acute health care setting
* The successful candidates require's excellent IT Skills including all aspects of Microsoft Office.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations
* The Purchasing Technician will be responsible for the ordering, receiving and the documenting of all stock items.
* The post holder will provide administrative assistance to the Chief Pharmacist relating to procurement.
* The role also involves liaising with the Finance/Billing Department to ensure that the correct process is followed.
* Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.
Learning and Education
* Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatary training is in date.
* Comply with all HR system and policy requirements.
Quality Improvement and Risk Management
* Ensure compliance with all relevant Blackrock Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
* Participate in the continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review engaging with the multi-disciplinary team where required.
* Assist in promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department.
* Be aware of the core objectives, standards and key performance indicators for the service and contribute to the monitoring of performance against these standards.
* Participate in the requirements of the hospitals accreditation process.
* Participate in the requirements of the hospital's risk management programme.
* Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients. Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings.
* Work with members of the team in devising Standard Operating Procedures for the development of the Unit.
* Assist in ensuring a culture of safety, promoting positive reporting of incidents and near misses; investigate and take remedial action on incidents or near misses involving patients and staff according to hospital policies, protocols and guidelines.
At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from:
* Competitive salary
* Onsite parking
* Pension
* Discounted cafe
* Sports and Social club
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted onsite pharmacy
Please Note:
Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.
Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at
It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.