Leopardstown Park Hospital is a registered centre for the provision of services to older people, it provides Respite, Rehabilitation, Day services and Long-Term Care, situated in South Co.
Dublin.
It was established in 1917 and continues to provide interdisciplinary services on a seven-day, twenty-four-hour basis .
It is currently registered for 120 long stay beds and 7 Sub-acute Rehab beds Position:
Senior Pharmacist Reporting Relationship:
The Senior Pharmacist will report directly to the Pharmacist Executive Manager 1 Purpose of the Post : To support the Pharmacist Executive Manager 1 in the day to day running and the future development of the pharmacy service.
To participate in the ward based clinical pharmacy services Provide effective, efficient, and safe pharmaceutical care to all patients under their care in Leopardstown Park Hospital.
To provide prescribing and professional advice to medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals, including other pharmacists, and contribute to good clinical governance in the use of medicines.
Eligibility Criteria Post Specific Requirements, additional qualifications and/or experience required Candidates must on the latest date for receipt of applications: Be registered in the Register of Pharmacists maintained by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) or be entitled to be so registered.
Have not less than three years satisfactory post registration experience in a community or Hospital setting.
Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Desirable Skills, Competencies and Knowledge Commitment to further education in health services management through CPD and/or post graduate studies Have an understanding of the HIQA Medication Safety Monitoring Programme in relation to rehabilitation healthcare settings.
Communication Skills Good written and oral communication skills Excellent interpersonal and communication and an ability to communicate in a manner suited to individuals, target groups and health professionals.
Ability to communicate with members of multidisciplinary teams and managers assertively and with diplomacy to ensure adherence with medication policies and clinical best practice.
Engage with healthcare & non-healthcare professionals in a respectful, co-operative, and professional manner.
Have a person-centred approach, which is respectful towards service users/residents, staff and others.
Evidence of ability to empathise with and treat service users/ residents, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.
IT Skills A willingness to develop Information Technology skills relevant to the role.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills i.e.
ability to present clearly and concisely.
Computer skills i.e Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, pharmacy stock and dispensing systems Additional Skills A flexible approach to carrying out the duties of the role and open to new ideas.
Demonstrates initiative, innovation and problem-solving ability and ability to identify and implement solutions and change.
Demonstrates team working skills and ability to build strong working relationships with multidisciplinary team members and colleagues of all grades.
Evidence of leadership skills, demonstrating experience completing audits / projects to improve service provision.
The ability to effectively evaluate information and make appropriate decisions.
Evidence of effective planning, organising and time management skills Displays motivation and commitment to providing a quality pharmacy service.
Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age.
Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancy is a permanent Pharmacist role on a whole-time basis.
The post is pensionable.
Remuneration Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health: Senior Pharmacist Present scale effective from March 1st point scale € 74,779 - €86,717 Working Week The hours allocated to this post are 35 hours per week with 7 hours as a standard working day.
The allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Department Head and in accordance with the needs of the service.
Annual Leave 29 days per annum Probation Period 9 months Superannuation Local Government Superannuation Scheme/ Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) A copy of the Job description is available on request.
Any further information or clarification required may be addressed to PEM1