Basic Grade Pharmacist

Basic Grade Pharmacist (0.6 WTE, Part time, Minimum 6 months Specified Purpose Contract)

St Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is seeking a Basic Grade Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team. The role involves working 21 hours per week (Wednesday-Friday 9am 5pm) within the hospital pharmacy, primarily in a dispensary setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pharmacy technician staff and ensure compliance with legislation when dispensing medicines.
• Provide guidance and advice on medicine procurement.
• Advise medical and nursing staff on safe, effective, and economical medication use, promoting generic dispensing where appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of service users and staff members.
• Deliver education to service users and staff regarding medicines.
• Maintain approved quality standards at pharmacy and ward level.
• Comply with legal, transit, and security requirements, and ensure proper storage, supply, and disposal of medicines.
• Maintain accurate records for purchasing, quality control, compounding, and dispensing in a secure environment.
• Foster communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Engage in continuous education to stay current with developments in the medical field.

Person Specification Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.
• Post registration hospital pharmacist experience (desirable).
• Experience in psychiatry (desirable).

Professional Knowledge

• Proof of clinical knowledge in pharmacy, with willingness to develop further expertise.

Competencies and Skills

• Reliability and flexibility.
• Sound clinical and professional decision making.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Self motivation and initiative.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Accountability and responsibility.
• Positive influence on individuals and the organisation.
• Ability to build and maintain pharmacy and inter professional relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: €49,913 - €79,961 pro rata.
• 27 days annual leave pro rata.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training.
• Paid study leave and funding for further education.
• Support for career advancement and professional development.
• Subsidised canteen and onsite gym.
• Central locations.
• Bike to Work and TaxSaver commuter ticket schemes.

Terms and Conditions

• Part time 0.6 WTE; Specified Purpose contract.
• Working week: 21 hours per week, Wednesday-Friday 9am 5pm.
• Salary: €49,913 - €79,961 pro rata, based on SPMHS Pharmacist 2026 pay scale.
• Annual leave: 27 days per annum pro rata.
• Pension: Defined contribution scheme with a 4% deduction; members after probation.
• Probation: Six month probationary period with ongoing review.
• Health: Must be fully competent and capable of performing duties, with reasonable prospects of efficient service.
• Character: Good character required.
• Retirement age: 66 years.

St Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employer.