Senior Pharmaceutical Technician - Clinical

Overview

Post Title:

Senior Pharmaceutical Technician

Post Status:

Permanent

Department:

Pharmacy

Location:

Beaumont Hospital & Affiliated Sites   

Reports to:

Chief II Pharmacist

Salary:

Appointment will be made on the Senior Pharmaceutical Technician Scale (€54,333 - €60,072) at a point in line with Government pay policy

Hours of work: 

Full-Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date:

12 Noon on 17/04/2025

 

Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

 

 

Overall Purpose of Role:

The provision of exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.

 

To develop and participate in Dispensary based Pharmacy services in conjunction with Pharmacy Department staff.  The post holder will support the delivery of a high quality Dispensary and Ward service, as applicable, under the management of the Chief II Pharmacist Manager of the area and Head of Pharmacy.  

 

The post holder will be the Pharmacy Department Technical link between the Dispensary and Clinical and the remaining Pharmacy Services, taking the lead in

• Understanding, supervising, undertaking and using Pharmacy systems and functions associated with the specific role assigned
• Training new staff into the dispensary and ward systems
• Providing cover to other Senior Pharmaceutical Technician roles as required
• Liaising with other Senior Pharmaceutical Technicians ensuring the flow of pharmaceuticals from receipt to delivery to wards is co-ordinated in a efficient and cost effective manner

Responsibilities

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• To ensure the needs of patients and professional staff are being adequately met by the Pharmaceutical service provided.
• To be the technical link person between the various Pharmacy services and to manage calls and requests with respect to dispensary and clinical, training of new staff, top up and requisition work flow in conjunction with the relevant Pharmacists.
• To propose and implement policies and new working practices for Pharmacy services.
• To propose changes to working practices that will maximise the potential for efficiency, safety and cost reduction.
• To help manage and support the safe, accurate and timely supply of medicines to wards and clinics, and other areas as required, by managing the medication supply chain in conjunction with Pharmacists, technicians, supplies officers and other Pharmacy staff where relevant.
• To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for service developments implemented
• To cover and or to participate in ‘top-up’, Dispensary and Clinical services, as necessary
• To cover other specialities, as and when necessary, to the same standard, in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures.
• To support the Dispensary and Clinical Services pharmacy managers in the development of the service area working in and other services managers where applicable
• To be able to follow departmental SOPs and dispense medication accurately.
• To be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly, enter data accurately from transcription sheets, prescription forms and any other prescriptions written by others, understand the importance of and to ensure other pharmacy technicians adhere to this accuracy.
• To encourage and support compliance with the formulary and departmental policies
• To assist with the management of the stock item “to-follows” system for the wards, theatres and departments.
• To assist with the maintenance of stock control on Pharmacy computer systems in conjunction with the Dispensary Pharmacists and Senior Pharmaceutical Technician for Purchasing.
• To maintain good stock control and report any stock discrepancies for investigation.
• To process to-follow items for posting or collection.
• To prepare non-sterile extemporaneous preparations in accordance with the SOP adhering to GMP standards.
• To participate in the daily stock checks as required.
• To maintain adequate stock levels of raw materials and accurately identify deficiencies and replenish stock.
• To be involved in clinical trials where applicable
• To work with the informatics, dispensary and clinical Chief II pharmacists to ensure the processes employed are the most efficient via the use of LEAN or other time mana