Chief II Pharmacist - Informatics

at  Beaumont Hospital

Overview:Post Title:
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Chief II Pharmacist Informatics Manager
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Post Status:
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Permanent
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Department:
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CD Pharmacy
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Location:
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Beaumont Hospital & Affiliated Sites
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Reports to:
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Head of Pharmacy or other nominated Manager
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Salary:
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Appointment will be made on the Chief II Pharmacist Scale (€79,568 - €100,428) at a point in line with Government pay policy
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Hours of work:
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Full-Time, 35 hours per week
*Closing Date:
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12 Noon on 28/06/2024
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Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received._
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Overall Purpose of the Job:*
The provision of exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.
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 provide exceptional care, in an environment where quality, respect and compassion is at the centre of all we do thus improving the quality of life of patients who come under our care.
The post holder will support the development and delivery of a high quality Informatics Pharmacy Services, under the management of the Head of Pharmacy.
Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
The provision of a pharmaceutical service to patients consistent with the mission and ethos of the Pharmacy Department and the hospital. The Chief II Pharmacist in charge of informatics pharmacy services is responsible for managing informatics pharmacy services within the hospital.
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Principal Duties & Responsibilities:*

• Maintain throughout the hospital an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities
• Demonstrate behavior 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
• Recruit, train and lead a team of skilled staff
• Maintain the principles of equity, accountability and quality in daily work
• Participate in departmental mentor/mentee and tutor/tutee programmes
• The performance of all duties and responsibilities in line with all Pharmacy Department procedures and protocols as well as hospital wide procedures

The successful candidate will be subject to direction and supervision of the Head of Pharmacy or Deputy Head of Pharmacy and will participate in the provision of a comprehensive pharmaceutical service including
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Primary Responsibilities*

FINANCE/RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• When required, to ensure financial credits or re-use of drugs dispensed for in-patients according to the Pharmacy Departments returns in-house policy and that for wholesalers.
• To comply with SOPs relating to efficient stock control in the issue, return and reuse or safe disposal (as appropriate), batch recall of drugs from wards, departments & clinics
• To ensure and manage the staff working in the Pharmacy Services have awareness of and understanding of the implications of expenditure in areas directly under their remit
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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 to 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.
• The post holder is responsible for ensuring that he/she maintains the integrity and quality of both computerised and manual data
• Performance of such other duties appropriate to the post that may from time to time be introduced by the Head of Pharmacy Services.
• To perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may from time to time be assigned by the Chief Executive or designated Officer.

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The job description is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived by the hospital and will be subject to review and amendment. This job description will therefore be subject to change in light of the various strategies for the hospital and the development of the Clinical *Directorate model and any future developments that arise and will evolve and change over time.
Qualifications:Selection Criteria:
Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.
Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
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Mandatory:*

• Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(a) Candidates must,
(i) Be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) or be entitled to be so registered.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:*

• Maintain throughout the hospital an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities
• Demonstrate behavior 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
• Recruit, train and lead a team of skilled staff
• Maintain the principles of equity, accountability and quality in daily work
• Participate in departmental mentor/mentee and tutor/tutee programmes
• The performance of all duties and responsibilities in line with all Pharmacy Department procedures and protocols as well as hospital wide procedure

The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, implementation, development and maintenance of digital solutions to support Pharmacy and Medicines Management in Beaumont Hospital

• Support the provision and development of comprehensive digital solutions for Pharmacy and medicines management in Beaumont Hospital.
• Support the set-up, implementation and monitoring of digital solutions for medicines management in Beaumont Hospital
• Apply a critical approach to medicines management processes utilizing digital solutions where possible, and conduct research/audit to identify areas for improvement.
• Act as an expert resource on the safe and effective use of digital solutions for medicines management in Beaumont Hospital.
• Lead safe and effective use of digital solutions for medicines management in Beaumont Hospital.
• Support clinical governance processes, such as incident reporting and investigation, complaint handling, development of guidelines, policies and procedures, and the monitoring and evaluation of digital solutions services for medicines management.
• Provide assurance to Beaumont Hospital on the safe, effective and efficient use of digital solutions for medicines management in Beaumont Hospital.
• Support the provision of relevant evaluated financial data on medicines expenditure, income, and cost saving or avoidance initiatives where digital solutions for medicines management have been employed.
• Act as a role model to junior staff through supporting their learning and development
• Support the education of pharmacy and other multidisciplinary staff groups on relevant medicines-related matters.
• The Pharmacy Informatics Team includes all Pharmacy staff working/will work in that division of the Pharmacy service.
• To lead the continued development of the informatics pharmacy service.
• To assist in managing stock levels and procurement to achieve cost effective stock holding.
• To take responsibility in designated projects as assigned by the Head of Pharmacy e.g. capital investment in automation, electronic prescribing, HMMS.
• To assist and or coordinate the development and implementation of pharmacy IT systems supporting all aspects of the pharmacy department and medicines management.
• To be responsible for monitoring and ensuring appropriate quality of the informatics pharmacy services provided, with reference to legal and professional frameworks and compliance with legislation.
• To participate on the hospital’s Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and other relevant committees as required by the Head of Pharmacy or Deputy
• Lead key Medicines Management ICT projects including implementation of
• Pharmacy Software System
• Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System
• Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration
• Automated Dispensing Cabinets
• A single hospital medicine database
• Lead role in the education and training of Beaumont Hospital staff in the use of Medicines Management ICT Systems.
• Identify and implement operational processes to the standards of best practice in order to optimise use of resources and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Recruit, train and lead a Pharmacy Informatics team of skilled staff, creating and promoting healthy working relationships.
• Liaise with Dispensary Manager, Aseptic Unit Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager and other Pharmacy Managers in the management of staff rosters.
• Assist the Head of Pharmacy / Pharmacy Operations Manager in establishing pharmaceutical service level agreements where appropriate.
• Lead maintenance of key Medicine Management ICT software systems/hardware ensuring continued development and operation of all systems including
• Pharmacy Automated Dispensing System
• Pharmacy Software System
• Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration
• Automated Dispensing Cabinets
• A single hospital medicine database
• Support the Leader of Pharmacy Education & Research by promoting practice research in the provision of education and training to staff and students
• Support the work of the Medication Safety Manager by ensuring that the Pharmacy Informatics Team assist promptly with medication safety incidents and activities.
• Support the work of the formulary development pharmacist by ensuring that the Pharmacy Informatics Team assist promptly with promptly with formulary activities.
• Identify own training and personal development needs. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal and professional development (CPD),
• Ensure that the Pharmacy Informatics Team makes the best use of information technology for patient care. Understand the limitations of existing systems and seek to improve technology.
• Any other duties assigned by the Head of Pharmacy / Pharmacy Operations Manage