Pharmacist

Bon Secours Health System; Tralee; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Bon Secours Hospital Tralee is seeking a Pharmacist for a 12-month fixed term, 21 hours per week, to join our busy Pharmacy Department. The role combines dispensary practice with IT-based medication management and ward-based clinical pharmacy activities, with opportunities in medication safety and quality improvement.

Applicants should be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, or eligible for registration, and possess strong planning, communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across dispensary activities and daily operations of the Pharmacy Department.
• Utilise hospital medication management IT systems in clinical and dispensary work.
• Provide ward-based clinical pharmacy services including medication review and patient counselling.

Skills

Planning and organisation

Teamwork and communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

PSI registration OR eligibility

Tools

IT systems in medication management

Job description

Pharmacist 12 Month Fixed Term - 21 hours per week. Applications are invited from suitably qualified pharmacists for this varied and rewarding role within our busy Pharmacy Department. The post combines dispensary practice and the use of IT systems in medication management with ward-based clinical pharmacy, alongside opportunities in medication safety, audit and quality improvement. This post may suit a recently qualified or an experienced Pharmacist.

The Role

• Working closely with pharmacy colleagues, nursing staff, hospital consultants and the chief pharmacist, the successful candidate will contribute across the full range of departmental activity:
• Dispensary practice and day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy Department
• Use of the hospital’s medication management IT systems in daily clinical and dispensary practice
• Ward‑based clinical pharmacy services, including medication review and patient counselling
• Data collection, audit and medication safety initiatives
• Policy development and implementation
• Education and training for multidisciplinary teams
• A Leader in Medication Management Technology

Technology and Digital Medicines

Bon Secours Hospital Tralee is a leader in the use of IT systems in medication management. The successful candidate will gain hands‑on experience with an integrated digital medicines infrastructure, including:

• Meditech Electronic Health Record (EHR) and electronic prescribing
• Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) for ward‑level medication supply
• Barcode technology (BCT) supporting closed‑loop medication safety

Essential Requirements

• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland
• The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Leadership and sound decision‑making ability
• Effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• A patient‑centred focus
• Good IT skills and a willingness to work with clinical systems

Desirable

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience
• Experience with electronic prescribing, automated dispensing or barcode medication systems

Informal enquiries to: Billy Stack, Chief I Pharmacist

Closing date for receipt of applications is by 5pm 4th September 2026.

BON SECOURS HOSPITAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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