Head of Pharmacy
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Clinical Pharmacy Executive Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and management of our pharmacy service and staff.
Purpose of Position:
To oversee the governance and implementation of Medicine Management within our specialist rehabilitation hospital in South Dublin.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develop strategic plans for the Health Service Executive's Pharmacy Service, ensuring compliance with legislation and national policies.
* Advise on technologies required to deliver and maintain the pharmacy service, ensuring good pharmaceutical practice, legal and ethical standards.
* Ensure patient needs are met by the pharmaceutical service, respecting privacy, data protection, and confidentiality.
* Lead on pharmacy service planning, monitoring skill mix, staff resources, and advances in technology.
* Liaise with senior pharmacy colleagues, nursing, medical, and financial teams to manage drug expenditure.
* Promote a safety culture aligning with organisational, national, and professional guidance.
* Evaluate and manage risks associated with medicine use, participating in medicines safety reporting processes.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Registered pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland or entitled to registration.
* More than 5 years of post-qualification hospital experience and practice.
* At least 2 years of relevant experience in pharmacy management and staff supervision.
* Previous experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and Senior Leadership from a pharmacy perspective.
* Possess knowledge, managerial, and administrative ability to discharge duties satisfactorily.