€76,282 – €88,460SeniorFull Time
Post Title:
Senior Pharmacist – Haematology Oncology / ACU
Post Status:
Permanent
Department:
Pharmacy – Haematology Oncology / ACU
Location:
Beaumont Hospital & Affiliated Sites
Reports to:
Pharmacy Service Line Manager or Clinical Specialist Pharmacist
Salary:
Appointment will be made on the Senior Pharmacist Scale (€76,282 - €88,460) at a point in line with Government pay policy
Hours of work:
Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date:
12 Noon on 06/05/2026
Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
Job Summary:
The provision of a pharmaceutical service to patients consistent with the mission and ethos of the Pharmacy Department and the hospital.
Mission Statement: “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 improve the quality of life of patients who come under our care”
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
o The supply of medicines and related items as may be required.
o The, storage, supply and dispensing of all items consistent with quality and value for money.
o Identify, develop and implement policies and operational processes under the supervision of the appropriate Pharmacy Service Manager to the standards of best practice.
o To review medications for in or where applicable out-patients prescribed treatment patients. This will include:
o Checking every prescription order for accuracy and suitability and ensure the safe and efficacious dispensing of each prescription as per the relevant SOP.
o Ensuring that a detailed patient medication history as discussed with patient/GP/Community Pharmacy is obtained, as per local policy and where relevant, in order to manage any potential drug-drug interactions, illicit drug use and that any relevant interactions are discussed with the relative Consultant/ team as appropriate.
o Educating and counselling patients appropriately about their medications and managing side effects according to procedure
o Reviewing relevant laboratory results
o Monitoring and promoting adherence
o Recording activities on the dispensing programme in use and to record additional workload/interventions when requested
o Close interaction with medical and nursing colleagues to advise them on the safe and effective use of medicines and to provide Medicines Information where required.
o To participate in multi and inter disciplinary teams with regard to the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical agents where appropriate
o The provision of receipt of goods, storage, supply, dispensing, record keeping as per local policy and as per all legislative requirements.
o The provision of ward-based clinical services, including the provision of advice to medical and nursing staff where applicable and as per job requirement. Ward based clinical services include ward-based drug review and clinical input on all aspects of the medication use process.
o Ensure the timely collation and input of all data concerning drug usage in the hospital in line with departmental policy.
o The performance of all duties and responsibilities in line with all Pharmacy Department procedures and protocols as well as hospital wide procedures.
o Participate in continuing education and research activities consistent with the post.
o Ensure the cost effective use of medicines and show initiative in appraising their designated line manager of any changes in practice likely to lead to significant changes in expenditure or purchasing patterns.
o Create, in consultation with medical and nursing staff and their designated line manager, protocols and guidelines designed to deliver optimal and economical patient care.
o Ensure best practice and compliance with agreed clinical guidelines
o Ensure the consistent adherence to all legal requirements and obligations with particular reference to the Pharmacy Act 2007 and all regulations pertaining thereto
o Ensure that the medication use process is measured, analysed and optimised by undertaking regular clinical audit
o Ensure that all departmental and hospital wide Health and Safety protocols and procedures are adhered to and all areas of non-compliance are promptly addressed.
o Performance of such other duties appropriate to the post, including on call and the participation in extended opening rosters including weekend opening as may from time to time be assigned by the Head of Pharmacy Services.
o To perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may from time to time be assigned by the Chief Executive or designated Officer.
Staff Training
Health and Safety
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.
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.
Mandatory:
1) Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc
(PSI) or be entitled to be so registered.
And
experience.
And
iii) Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of
suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
Supplementary information:
The Hospital
www.beaumont.ie
Management Unit:
www.beaumont.ie/hr
Other (Please specify):
Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (Please note NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted via the Informal Email)
Name:
Nuala Doyle
Title:
Head of Pharmacy
Email address:
nualadoyle@beaumont.ie
A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. In the event of a high volume of applications additional shortlisting criteria may be utilised.
