STAFF GRADE PHARMACIST - (Permanent, Full Time) *Internal Only* Overview of the role: To provide a pharmaceutical service to the patients at the NRH.
ACCOUNTABILITY, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Accountability Maintain awareness of the mission and values of the hospital in all dealings with patients, families/carers, colleagues and others Adhere to hospital policies, procedures and professional codes of practice Participate in service review and development within the Hospital Keeping up to date with all relevant mandatory training for the department. Specific Accountability Development and provision of a quality pharmacy service within the National Rehabilitation Hospital Initiate clinical review and audit of the pharmacy service Maintain own professional development Have knowledge of current theories and practice currently within the field of Pharmacy. Outline of Duties and Responsibilities Dispensing - for all inpatients, therapeutic leave, trolley (individually dispensed medications) and ward stock.
Maintaining and controlling suitable stock levels of medication. To provide advice and assistance to technical staff regarding distribution and dispensing. To participate in efficient and effective medicines dispensing. To participate in medicine reconciliation on admission and discharge. Clinical - to provide evaluated, impartial and up to date information with respect to patient's medications.
To provide a clinical pharmacy service to patients and staff. To review medication and advise clinicians on optimal use of medicines. Ensure compliance with medicine legislation and policies relating to pharmaceuticals. To participate in anti-microbial stewardship. Communication- to give pharmaceutical advice to all healthcare professionals.
Ensure information is provided in a timely manner and appropriate to the individual. Provide and deliver training to staff involved in distribution and dispensing of medication. To educate patients on their medications. Miscellaneous - To participate with training and use of the electronic patient record and electronic prescribing and medications administration system . To participate in monitoring and improvements to the ePMA system To participate in education meetings for the pharmacy staff and provide education to hospital staff as required. To participate in NRH meetings as required. To maintain professional competencies in all aspects of pharmaceutical care as a member of the PSI (Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland). To be innovative and forward thinking in planning pharmaceutical services. To participate in Quality Improvement projects. To participate in medication safety initiatives. To participate in audit. To maintain HIQA ( Health Information and Quality Authority) and CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) standards and accreditation.
