RQ957 Senior Pharmacist – Specified Purpose

at  Peamount Healthcare

DESIRABLE SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE

• Pre or Post registration experience in a hospital/clinical setting
• A higher qualification in clinical or hospital pharmacy (Diploma or Masters
• Previous participation in Professional and/or Governance Committees
• Have an understanding of the HIQA Medication Safety Monitoring Programme in relation to rehabilitation healthcare settings.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and an ability to communicate in a manner suited to individuals, target groups and health professionals.
Ability to communicate with members of multidisciplinary teams and managers assertively and with diplomacy to ensure adherence with medication policies and clinical best practice.
Engage with healthcare & non-healthcare professionals in a respectful, co-operative, and professional manner.
Have a person-centred approach, which is respectful towards service users/residents, staff and others.
Evidence of ability to empathise with and treat service users/ residents, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.

IT SKILLS

A willingness to develop Information Technology skills relevant to the role.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills i.e. ability to present clearly and concisely.
Computer skills i.e. Cliniscript, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

A flexible approach to carrying out the duties of the role and open to new ideas.
Demonstrates initiative, innovation and problem-solving ability and ability to identify and implement solutions and change.
Demonstrates team working skills and ability to build strong working relationships with multidisciplinary team members and colleagues of all grades.
Evidence of leadership skills, demonstrating experience completing audits / projects to improve service provision.
The ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions.
Evidence of effective planning, organising and time management skills
Displays motivation and commitment to providing a quality pharmacy service.

EDUCATIONAL

Provide supervision and training for students, pharmaceutical technicians and other pharmacists in consultation and agreement with the Chief Pharmacist
Deliver training and education to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff through induction days, study days, journal club and other educational events.
Participate in the training of Pharmacy Interns.

Supervise and tutor other students during work experience placements in the department.

• Participate in continuing education and in such activities consistent with the post and in accordance with the Irish Institute of Pharmacy. Attend such study days and continuing education courses as may be deemed necessary for the development of both the service and the individual.

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Comply with and enact Health and Safety responsibilities as outlined in hospital policies, protocols and procedures relevant to your area.
• Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others
• Be familiar with risk management reporting structures, identify risks and take appropriate action.
• Report any adverse incidents or near misses.
• Be responsible in highlighting risks to appropriate unit level managers & Chief Pharmacist.
• Be familiar with the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards: Residential care; Disabilities; Safer Better Healthcare; Prevention and control of Healthcare Associated Infections; Hygiene standards.
  The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post, which may be assigned to him / her from time to time. Adaptability and flexibility is essential, and other clinical areas as listed within job description may need to be covered at times. The job description must be regarded as an outline of the major areas of accountability at the present time, which will be reviewed and assessed on an on-going basis. Hence, the senior pharmacist will be required to maintain, enhance and develop their knowledge and skills necessary to respond to a changing situation.

VALIDATION OF QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Any credit given to a candidate at interview, in respect of claims to qualifications, training and experience is provisional and is subject to verification. The recommendation of the interview board is liable to revision if the claimed qualification, training or experience is not proven.

JOB TITLE & GRADE - SENIOR PHARMACIST - SPECIFIED PURPOSE

Campaign Reference - RQ957
Closing Date - Monday 10th Feb 2025
Proposed Interview Date - 25th Feb 2025
Proposed Start Date - March 2025

PURPOSE OF POST

To support the Chief Pharmacist in the day to day running and the future development of the pharmacy service.
To participate in the ward based clinical pharmacy service, predominately within the Rehabilitation Units.
Provide effective, efficient, and safe pharmaceutical care to all patients under their care in Peamount Healthcare.
To provide prescribing and professional advice to medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals, including other pharmacists, and contribute to good clinical governance in the use of medicines.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Participate in the Pharmaceutical Service as part of a professional and dedicated team.
• Support the Chief Pharmacist in the day to day running and the future development of the pharmacy service.
• Create, promote and maintain open communication and healthy working relationships.
• Maintain throughout Peamount Healthcare, awareness of the privacy of the service user / resident in relation to all hospital activities.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of Peamount Healthcare

QUALITY, RISK & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

It is the responsibility of all staff to:
Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to Quality, Risk and Safety.
Participate and cooperate with external agencies on safety initiatives as required.
Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of hospital structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to:
O National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare.
O National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections.
O HSE Standards and Recommended Practices for Healthcare Records Management
O Safety audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authorities.
To initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with the hospital’s continuous quality improvement programme.
It is the responsibility of all managers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for Quality, Safety and Risk within their area/department.