Pharmacist - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic
Location: Sports Surgery Clinic
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
Provide effective, efficient, and safe pharmaceutical care to all patients in UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic (SSC) under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist. Identify and address individual patient care needs where appropriate. Advise and provide information to other healthcare professionals, including other pharmacists, to assist them in their care of the patient. Any other duties assigned to him/her by the Chief Pharmacist.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Liaise closely and co-ordinate service delivery with the other team members to ensure a high level of teamwork between pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians
* Provide a Clinical Service to the In-Patient Department including the reporting of medication events.
* Promote the safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines within the Hospital;
* Ensure purchase, storage and supply of all items is consistent with quality and value for money
* Ensure best practice and compliance with agreed clinical guidelines.
* Undertake required medication audits in a timely manner and present findings
* Expand services as required in line with available resources.
* Promote innovative services for provision of comprehensive, seamless patient care.
* Identify and implement operational processes to the standards of best practice in order to optimise use of resources and ensure compliance with statutory requirements;
* Create, promote and maintain clear, open communications and healthy working relationships. Engage in teamwork with medical and nursing staff to improve the quality of the medication management processes.
* Actively participate in continuing education / research activities consistent with the post.
* Participate in Hospital Committees as required.
* Provide education and training to staff including doctors, nurses, other pharmacy staff and patients/relatives as required.
* Adhere to all safety procedures in place within the clinic.
* Performance of such other duties appropriate to the post, including
the participation in extended opening rosters including weekend opening and other such services that may from time to time be required.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Be registered in the Register of Pharmaceutical Chemists for Ireland
* Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office;
* Possess a high standard of organisational and administrative ability;
* Have the ability to prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously
* Have good interpersonal skills
* Demonstrate attention to detail
* Be flexible in approach to work in order to meet the needs of the service
* Be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service;
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.