MATER MISERICORDIÆ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
Mission Statement: “The Pharmacy Department strives to safely and efficiently source, acquire, purchase,
store, formulate, compound and distribute all drugs and medicines used in the Mater Misericordiae
Hospital, to the highest standards, as well as to advise on the safe, effective and rational use of these drugs
and medicines, so as to improve the quality of life of patients who come under our care”
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Senior Clinical Pharmacist - ID
Reporting to:
The successful candidate will report to the Pharmacy Head of Operations and
the Head of Pharmacy Services. They will report to the appropriate Pharmacy
Service line manager or Clinical Specialist Pharmacist as assigned by the Head
of Pharmacy Services.
Role Summary:
The provision of a pharmaceutical service to patients consistent with the mission
and ethos of the Pharmacy Department and the hospital.
Qualifications:
Each candidate must:
 Be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland
 Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, see job
specifications) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
 Have at least 3 years post-registration hospital pharmacy experience, as appropriate.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
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Maintain throughout the Hospital an awareness of the primacy of the
patient in relation to all Hospital activities.
Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Values of the Hospital.
Participate in the pharmaceutical service as part of a punctual,
dedicated and professional team
Create, promote and maintain open communications and healthy
working relationships
Maintain the principles of equity, accountability and quality in daily
work
Participate in departmental mentor/mentee and tutor/tutee programmes
The successful candidate will be subject to direction and supervision of
the Head of Pharmacy Services, participate in the provision of a
comprehensive pharmaceutical service including
The supply of medicines and related items as may be required.
The purchase, storage, supply and dispensing of all items consistent with quality and value
for money.
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Identify, develop and implement policies and operational processes under the supervision of
the appropriate Pharmacy Service Manager to the standards of best practice including the
development of reproducible pharmaceutical services to those patients with HIV /Hepatitis C
infections as a component of the ID and Hepatology services. This will include attendance at
agreed outpatient clinics and at clinical ward rounds for those patients with HIV/Hepatitis C
infections.
To dispense medications for out-patients prescribed treatment for HIV and/or Hepatitis C
infections, including co-infected patients. This will include:
 Checking every prescription order for accuracy and suitability and ensure the safe and
efficacious dispensing of each prescription
 Ensuring that a detailed patient medication history as discussed with
patient/GP/Community Pharmacy is obtained in order to manage any potential drug-drug
interactions, illicit drug use and that any relevant interactions are discussed with the
ID/Hepatology team as appropriate.
 Educating and counselling patients appropriately about their medications and managing
side effects according to procedure
 Reviewing relevant laboratory results
 Monitoring and promoting adherence
 Recording clinical activities on the ASCribe dispensing programme and to record
additional workload/interventions when requested
To be involved in drug ordering and managing stock control and facilitating invoicing to
funding agencies such as the HSE
Close interaction with medical and nursing colleagues in the Infectious Disease and
Hepatology services and to advise them on the safe and effective use of medicines and to
provide Medicines Information.
To participate in Multi and inter disciplinary teams with regard to the safe and effective use of
pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of Hepatitis C and HIV infections
To facilitate the appropriate scheduling of patient attendance at the Pharmacy Out Patient
dispensary and to facilitate the scheduling of appropriate clinics in order to facilitate the safe
and timely dispensing of prescribed drug therapies.
The provision of ward-based clinical services, including the provision of
advice to medical and nursing staff. This will include ward-based drug review and clinical
input on all aspects of the medication use process.
Ensure the timely collation and input of all data concerning drug usage in the hospital in line
with departmental policy.
The performance of all duties and responsibilities in line with all Pharmacy Department
procedures and protocols as well as hospital wide procedures.
Participate in continuing education and research activities consistent with the post.
Appraise the appropriate Pharmacy Service Manager on a monthly basis of expenditure trends
as requested
Ensure the cost effective use of medicines and show initiative in appraising their designated
line manager of any changes in practice likely to lead to significant changes in expenditure or
purchasing patterns.
Argue for cost effective and safe choices by medical staff and to facilitate the safe, effective
and consistent use of medicines
Create, in consultation with medical and nursing staff and their designated line manager,
protocols and guidelines designed to deliver optimal and economical patient care.
Ensure best practice and compliance with agreed clinical guidelines
Ensure the consistent adherence to all legal requirements and obligations with particular
reference to the Pharmacy Act 2007 and all regulations pertaining thereto
Ensure that the medication use process is measured, analysed and optimised by undertaking
regular clinical audit
Ensure that all departmental and hospital wide Health and Safety protocols and procedures are
adhered to and all areas of non-compliance are promptly addressed.
21. Performance of such other duties appropriate to the post, including on call and the
participation in extended opening rosters including weekend opening as may from time to
time be assigned by the Head of Pharmacy Services.
Note:
These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject
to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the Hospital.