Pharmacist

Job Title:                          Basic Grade Pharmacist      

Reports to:                       Chief Pharmacist

Location:                         Bon Secours Hospital Dublin

Job Purpose

• To work as part of the Pharmacy Team to provide medications in a safe, appropriate and cost effective manner.
• To work as part of the Pharmacy Team to provide a comprehensive clinical pharmaceutical service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The provision of a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to service users
• The provision and development of services to the wards, including ward round attendance, Kardex review, patient counselling and medicines reconciliation.
• The purchase, storage and supply of all pharmaceutical items consistent with quality, safety and value for money with reference to legal requirements, transit, security and conditions of chemical and physical stability.
• The maintenance of records for purchasing, quality control, compounding and dispensing to the standards required.
• The provision of advice as required, to medical and nursing staff on the safe, effective and economical use of drugs and medicines, including participation in schemes and educational activities for the dissemination of information in relation to drugs and drug usage.
• The provision of medicines information and advice services to patients and their families when required.
• Identify, report and act as appropriate on medication safety related risks and incidents and actively participate in risk management.
• Production of annual and other reports as required.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Participation in the discharge planning of priority patients and liaison with community-based health professionals when deemed necessary.
• Participation in on-going provision of safe systems of generic substitution.
• Participation in policy development under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist, to ensure adherence to best practice in medicines use and to ensure legal compliance with new and existing pharmacy legislation.
• Co-operation with medical and nursing staff and others as appropriate, to facilitate patient safety and patient care in the management of new and existing treatment strategies.
• Participation in multi-disciplinary committees when deemed appropriate by the Chief Pharmacist.
• Participation in audit and research as deemed necessary by the Chief Pharmacist.
• Assisting the Pharmacy team in the performance of his/her duties as required.
• Create and promote healthy working relationships within the pharmacy department and with other departments throughout the Hospital.
• The undertaking of such other duties as deemed appropriate to the office, as may be assigned to him/her by the Chief Pharmacist and other duly authorised officers of the Hospital Board e.g. CEO.

Essential Qualifications

• A degree in Pharmacy from a recognised institution
• Registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland

Essential Skills

The successful candidate must demonstrate

• excellent communication skills
• time management skills
• ability to work as part of a team
• ability to use own initiative

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS 1ST JULY 2026

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact [email protected]