Applications are now invited for the following position:Chief II Pharmacist(0.6wte, 3 days a week, Part time, Permanent Contract)
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is seeking a Chief II Pharmacist to oversee and manage the pharmaceutical service in the hospital and all staff involved in providing the same.
Applicants for this position must:
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Be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) or be entitled to be so registered
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Have at least five years satisfactory post registration hospital experience
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Possess a high standard of administrative, managerial, or business ability
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Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Informal Enquiries only to:
Ciara Ni Dhubhlaing, Chief I Pharmacist
Tel: (01) 2493261
Email:
[email protected] (APPLICATIONS SHOULD
NOT BE MADE TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS)
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A Job Description, detailing the roles and full criteria, is available from the career’s page of the Hospital’s website www.stpatricks.ie/current-vacancies.
Applications in the form of covering letter and Curriculum Vitae, clearly stating the post being applied for should be uploaded as one document by end of day on
Sunday, 27th September 2026.
Panels may be formed from which future positions may be filledSt Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employer
Please note that while we seldom work with recruitment agencies, on the rare occasions we specify that we will accept CVs from recruitment agencies, it is only from those who engage in ethical practice. We do not expect recruitment agencies to charge candidates for placements, and do not condone this behaviour as it is not accepted practice.
Job Description
About the organisation
St Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland's largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental healthcare, to promoting mental health awareness, and to advocating for the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties.
We now employ over 700 staff across our services. We hold our staff in high esteem and regard them as our most important asset, enabling us to fulfil our mission. We strive to create and maintain a forward-looking environment where our staff can be innovative and experience satisfaction in their work. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing development of our staff.
SPMHS core values
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Human Rights – supporting dignity, choice and voice
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Quality Care – excellence in service delivery and collaboration
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Innovation – encouraging improvement and new ideas
The benefits
By joining us, you become part of Ireland’s largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service provider, bringing you many strong career opportunities. We offer you many employee benefits, including:
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A competitive salary range: € 85,282 - €107,641
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30 days pro rata (18 days) annual leave
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Pension scheme
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Ongoing training
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Paid study leave and funding for further education
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Support for career advancement and professional development
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A subsidised canteen and onsite gym
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Bike to Work and TaxSaver Commuter Ticket schemes
The role
Chief II Pharmacist
Part time, 0.6WTE, Permanent Contract.
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services seeks a Chief II Pharmacist to oversee and manage the pharmaceutical service in the hospital and all staff involved in providing the same.
Location
This position is based on site at; St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, James’s Street, Dublin 8, incorporating St Patrick’s Lucan and Dean Clinics and other services operated by St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of and with reference to the Chief I Pharmacist and SPMHS Policies and Procedures:
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Ensure the purchase, storage and supply of all items is operated safely, appropriately and economically, consistent with quality at pharmacy, ward and department levels and with reference to legal requirements, clinical appropriateness, transit, security and conditions of chemical and physical stability.
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Maintain and implement standard operating procedures, protocols, and safe working practices, and ensure on-going quality control and validation of all services.
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Maintain records for purchasing, quality control, compounding and dispensing to the standards required.
- Participate in the hospital’s Drugs and Therapeutic Committee and other department/divisional hospital committees, as required.
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Ensure that the needs of the patients and professional staff are delivered in a manner that respects privacy and confidentiality.
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Develop and expand the clinical pharmacy service.
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Work in collaboration with Medical, Nursing, Management, and Allied Health Professional staff towards the development and implementation of evidence-based medicines management policies
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Provide advice and information to the relevant Pharmacy, Medical, and Nursing staff on best practice in relation to all aspects of medicines management including the proper and economic use of drugs and medicines and dissemination of information in relation to drugs and drug usage.
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Perform as supervising pharmacist of the Pharmacy where appropriate.
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Participate in the teaching, training (including in-service training), and supervision of pharmacy and other staff as may be required.
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Promote and actively participate in continuing professional development and research activities consistent with the post.
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Participate in audit, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of all aspects of medicine usage within the services, where appropriate including provision of feedback to prescribers and managers and involvement in the coordination of changes in practice required as a result of risk management process.
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Supervise and supply drugs, pharmaceuticals, and other related items as may be required.
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Assist in the implementation of hospital, regional and national medicines management policies.
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Confidentiality: In the course of your employment, you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff or other health services’ business. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. The person appointed may be required to perform other duties as appropriate which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the position. The person appointed will be assigned specific targets in terms of tasks and revenue.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or experience
Candidates must:-
Be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) or be entitled to be so registered
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Have at least five years satisfactory post registration hospital experience
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Possess a high standard of administrative, managerial or business ability
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Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Professional knowledge-
Demonstrate significant depth and breadth of experience in providing pharmacy services in a hospital setting.
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Demonstrate a broad clinical pharmaceutical knowledge and a strong understanding of the role of Clinical Pharmacist.
Competencies & Skills-
Leadership and team management skills including the ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members
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Evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of resource management and importance of value for money
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Effective problem solving and decision making strategies, including the ability to be flexible and innovative in these challenging times
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A quality focus, an openness to change and the ability to effectively manage change
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Effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner and deliver complex information in understandable terms
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Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives, and colleagues with dignity and respect
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A working knowledge of computer software
Please note: All above criteria are essential unless otherwise specified
Terms and Conditions
Tenure: Part time
0.6WTE, Permanent contract, pensionable as below.
Working Week: The post is 0.6 WTE, 21 hours, worked Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Please note that you may also be required to be flexible in your working hours, depending on the requirements of your work and at the discretion of your management
Salary:The salary for the position is according to the Chief Pharmacist II (€85,282 - €107,641) 2026 salary scale, pro rata for the hours worked.
Annual Leave: 30 days pro rata (18 days) annual leave
Pension: All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme upon commencement of employment. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme with a deduction from the salary of the employee of 4%.
In respect of an internal appointment being made the individuals existing pension arrangements will continue.
Probation:The appointee will be appointed in a probationary capacity for the first six months during which time the job holder’s performance will be subject to ongoing review.
Any extension to or suspension of the period of probation will be in line with the European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) 2022.
Health:The appointee must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character:The appointee must be of good character.
Retirement Age:Normal retirement age for employees is 66 years which at present is also normal pension age.
