Deputy Pharmacist Executive Manager

Job Title, Grade Code

Deputy Pharmacist Executive Manager

(Grade Code: 3240)

Location of Post

HSE Mid West

FSS An Íarthar Láir

There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in University Hospital Limerick (UHL). The post holder will be based in University Hospital Limerick Pharmacy Department (encompassing UHL, UMHL and Croom). A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign, from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled for the HSE Mid West.

Informal Enquiries

We welcome enquiries about the role.

Name: Ms Anne Harnett, Pharmacist Executive Manager III, University Hospital Limerick, Acute Services, HSE Mid West

Email:anne.harnett1@hse.ie

Contact Number: 061 – 482089

Contact UHLRecruitment@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.

Purpose of the Post

• To support the Pharmacist Executive Manager III in the governance of medicines management within the Hospital
• To participate and lead if directed by the PEM, in Clinical and Corporate Governance agenda for medicines management, pharmacy practice, risk management of relevant issues from the Pharmacy or Hospital risk register and other clinical governance concerns as may be identified.
• Operations manager for designated Pharmacy Services e.g.in the Clinical Pharmacy Service as a whole and/or its specialisations, or Pharmacy Department Operations, as determined by the Pharmacist Executive Manager
• The Deputy Pharmacist Executive Manager will enhance professional leadership by Pharmacy within the Hospital and other services, through effective communication, motivation and by challenging barriers to change. They will convince others to participate and promote the Pharmacy Department and Hospital agenda for excellence in Medicines Management and Pharmacy practice.
• To work with the PEM to recruit, train and lead a skilled Pharmacy Department team, creating and promoting healthy working relationships.
• To identify and implement operational processes to the standards of best practice in order to optimise use of resources and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• To work with the PEM to ensure that services are prioritised in line with available resources
• To actively participate in continuing education and research activities consistent with the post.
• To deputise for the Director in their short term absence