Pharmacist, Staff

The overall aim of the post is to assist in the medication management process in the hospital and to ensure as far as is practical, the safe, effective and economic use of medicines in SLGH.

The principal duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacist Staff Grade include, but are not limited to the following:

· Supervise and supply of drugs, pharmaceuticals and other related items as may be required.

· Perform duties in the dispensary to ensure that the purchase, storage and supply of all items is operated on the most economical lines, consistent with quality at pharmacy, ward and department levels and with reference to legal requirements, transit, security and conditions of chemical and physical stability.

· Maintain records for purchasing, quality control and dispensing to the standards required.

· Participate in the development and expansion of ward clinical pharmacy services, antimicrobial stewardship and top-up services.

· The provision of advice, as required, to medical and nursing staff on the safe and economic use of drugs and medicines including participation in schemes for the dissemination of information in relation to drugs and drug usage designed to deliver optimal care – economically.

· Co-operate with clinical, scientific and nursing staff on the maintenance and development of new methods of treatment.

· Participate in the development, implementation and audit of guidelines, with regard to use of drugs.

· Ensure the needs of the patients and professional staff are adequately met by the pharmacy service within resources provided. This will involve providing help and advice to patients and staff on all aspects of therapy and collaborating with community pharmacists to ensure continuity of supply of medication where necessary.

· Participate in the development of medication safety processes within the hospital. Meet the legal requirements associated with the storage, dispensing and record-keeping of controlled drugs

· Participate in continuing education and in such activities consistent with the post. Attend such study days and continuing education courses as may be deemed necessary for the development of both the service and the individual. To maintain professional competency by involvement with Continued Professional Development.

· Participate in the teaching and training (including in-service training) of pharmacy, medical, nursing and other staff as may be required.

· To co-operate with and assist the Pharmacy Executive Manager 2 in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities as required.

· Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.

· To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.