Job Description
Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the Irish Prison Service, is currently recruiting an experienced Prison Pharmacist
The successful candidate will contribute to the provision of prison pharmacy services and work as a permanent full-time post.
Key Responsibilities
* To undertake regular audits of prescribing practice within IPS, ensuring compliance with all relevant policy and guidance.
* To participate in the development, implementation, and audit of guidelines related to medicine use.
* To provide expert advice on the use of specialist medicines, including those used to treat Hep C and ARVs.
* Support the IPS COVID-19 vaccination program regarding logistics, medication management, and safety, and pharmacovigilance.
* Other duties include providing advice to medical and nursing staff on the proper and economic use of drugs and medicines.
* Ensure the safe use of medicines by evaluating and managing risks associated with their use.
* Participate in multidisciplinary committees, such as the IPS Drugs & Therapeutics committee.
Requirements
* Be registered as a pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) or be entitled to be so registered.
* Have at least two years of satisfactory post-registration experience.
* Possess the requisite knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
* Demonstrate evidence of up-to-date pharmaceutical knowledge and skills.
* Demonstrate patient-centred focus.
* Demonstrate experience of medication and prescribing audit.
* Good interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
* Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage multiple issues simultaneously.
* Attention to detail, planning and organizational skills, leadership, and decision-making ability.
Desirable Qualifications
* Knowledge and/or experience of vaccination programs.
* Knowledge and/or experience of addiction pharmacy services.
* Knowledge and/or experience of mental health pharmacy services.
* Experience of policy development.
* Knowledge of tender processes.
For further information, please refer to the job specification.