Basic Grade Pharmacist - UPMC Whitfield Hospital

UPMC International; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford is seeking a Basic Grade Pharmacist for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role offers 35 hours per week with a salary range of €50,484 - €80,756 DOE.

You will provide effective pharmaceutical care under the Chief II Pharmacist, participate in a multidisciplinary team, and support antimicrobial stewardship and medication safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
• Have at least 1 year satisfactory post-registration hospital experience (desirable).
• Significant, proven post-registration hospital practice experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical pharmacy service as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Carry out prescription review, patient education, and document interventions.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship and medication safety programmes.
• Ensure compliant, equitable and safe pharmaceutical services.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Education

PSI registration (Pharmacist)

1 year hospital experience (desirable)

Hospital practice experience (desirable)

Job description

Basic Grade Pharmacist - UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: 6 month - Fixed Term Contract
Salary: €50,484 - €80,756 DOE
Hours: 35 hrs per week

Overview of role

Provide effective, efficient, and safe pharmaceutical care to all patients under their care in UPMC Whitfield Hospital under the direction of the Chief II Pharmacist. Identify and address individual patient care needs where appropriate.Advise and provide information to other healthcare professionals, including other pharmacists, to assist them in their care of the patient. Any other duties assigned to him/her by the Chief II Pharmacist.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

• Provide a clinical pharmacy service; be an active member of the multidisciplinary team; provide drug information to medical, nursing and healthcare professionals and patients, carry out prescription review, patient education, and documentation of clinical interventions.
• Participate in the development and expansion of Clinical Pharmacy Services.
  Ensure best practise and compliance with agreed guidelines for the use of medications, developing and/or revising these where assigned by the Chief Pharmacist.
• Participate in and develop the antimicrobial stewardship programme.
• Participate in the medication safety programme, including the monitoring, reporting and investigation of adverse drug reactions, medication incidents and errors.

General

• Work collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure that patient care is central to all activities of the Department of Pharmacy.
• Participate in service delivery as part of a professional, punctual and dedicated team.
• Create, promote and maintain open communications and healthy working relationships.
• Ensure best pharmaceutical practice, having regard to legal and ethical requirements for the provision of the pharmacy service.
• Maintain the principles of equity, accountability, quality and safety in daily work.
• Work collaboratively with other Pharmacy Department staff to deliver and develop clinical pharmacy services to achieve stated goals and objectives, respecting the role of other pharmacists in ensuring safe and effective care.
• Manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment.
• Have the skills necessary to evaluate information, make effective decisions and problem-solve.
• Have the ability to manage time, deadlines and prioritise the workload.
• Assist in managing the efficient running of the dispensary. Participate in/ supervise the operation of the dispensary, and the procurement, storage and supply of pharmaceuticals and other related items.
• Ensure accurate records relating to the procurement, storage, compounding, quality control, dispensing, distribution, and destruction of medical products are maintained in accordance with best practice standards and applicable legislation

Qualifications & Experience

• Be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
• Have at least 1 year satisfactory post-registration hospital experience (desirable)
• Significant, proven post-registration hospital practice experience (desirable)
• This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Salary: €50,484 - €80,756 per annum based on a 35 hour week
Closing Date: 16/11/2026

Please contact Ruth Holland on [e-mail] for queries relating to the recruitment process or role.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues.

Benefits

Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive PensionPlan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition

Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance

Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments.

Developmentand Career Opportunities

Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

AboutUPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home.Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and education.UPMCexpands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC Internationaldivision — an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, IrelandandCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicineand others tomore people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.