Basic Grade Pharmacist - UPMC Whitfield
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
We are currently recruiting for a Pharmacist to provide effective, efficient, and safe pharmaceutical care to all patients under the care of UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical
* Act at all times to ensure that the care and safety of patients is assigned the highest priority.
* Understand, model, and promote UPMC core values: Quality and Safety, Dignity and Respect, Caring and Listening, Responsibility and Integrity, Excellence and Innovation.
* Be fully conversant with best practice and relevant competency frameworks for the delivery of clinical pharmacy services.
* Take a lead role in the management of medicine shortages within UPMC.
* Support and participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required for procurement, storage, handling, and dispensing of medication and ensure that these are updated and implemented in line with changing practices.
* Contribute to the provision of medicines information and advice on drug availability and procurement to clinical staff.
* Support and participate in the development of medicines information resources for clinical colleagues and patients.
* Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
* Identify and address deficiencies in medications management systems and processes, where applicable.
* Highlight any discrepancies, incidents, or deficits in services to the Chief Pharmacist and/or Director of Pharmacy.
* Report and encourage reporting on incidents/near misses to support management and mitigation of risk.
* Audit compliance to good clinical practice standards in relation to medication.
* Develop and compile reports on Key Performance indicators (KPIs) for the Pharmacy service.
* As agreed with the Chief Pharmacist, provide expert support to colleagues in Finance and Hospital leadership to help manage the drugs budget.
* Identify drug budget savings in collaboration with the MDT.
* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, hospital committees and working groups as required.
* Co-ordinate service delivery with other Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Technicians.
* Assist in the training, development, mentoring and motivation of staff.
* Supervise and line manage staff within the Pharmacy service as required.
* Support Pharmacy colleagues in enhancing their skills and assuming additional responsibilities.
* Ensure that all UPMC Human Resource policy and procedures are adhered to.
* Participate in collaborative relationships with academic and research partners.
* Undertake Pharmacy practice-based research, ensuring that all relevant GCP standards are adhered to.
* Carry out any other duties relevant to this role as designated by the Chief Pharmacist.
* Engage in continuous professional development appropriate to the role.
* Participate in the Hospital’s accreditation process.
* Support and participate in the development and expansion of Clinical Pharmacy Services.
* Support and participate in the development of a UPMC-wide antimicrobial stewardship programme.
* Participate in the medication safety programme, including the monitoring, reporting and investigation of adverse drug reactions, medication incidents and errors.
General
* Work collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure that patient care is central to all activities of the Department of Pharmacy.
* Participate in service delivery as part of a professional, punctual and dedicated team.
* Create, promote, and maintain open communications and healthy working relationships.
* Ensure best pharmaceutical practice, having regard to legal and ethical requirements for the provision of the Pharmacy service.
* Maintain the principles of equity, accountability, quality, and safety in daily work.
* Manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment.
* Have the skills necessary to evaluate information, judge situations, and make timely and effective decisions.
* Have the ability to manage time, deadlines and prioritise workload.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
* Possess the requisite specialised knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the role.
* Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development and role-specific learning.
* Ability to demonstrate:
o excellent planning, organisational and resource management skills
o excellent interpersonal and people management skills
o experience of quality improvement initiatives
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care.
Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital and other facilities.
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