Advanced Specialist Pharmacist

Job Purpose

The Advanced Specialist Pharmacist (ASP) will lead on delivering medicines optimisation and the contribution of pharmacists in the safe, effective and cost-effective use of medicines.

The ASP will have responsibility for pharmacy services to defined clinical areas providing a high level of expertise, competence and performance. This will include the planned new HDU and other required areas as per service needs.  They may also work in specialist pharmacy services e.g. medicines information, education and training, medication safety, informatics and others.

Act as a professional resource in advising other pharmacists and health care professionals in their area of expertise

Demonstrate professional leadership within their designated clinical area through effective communication with other clinical practitioners, motivation of staff and challenging barriers to change.

The salary scale for the post at (01/06/2026) is:

€83,584 - €84,376 - €86,435 - €88,570 - €90,643 - €92,757 - €95,820 - €98,983 LSI

There is currently 1 permanent, whole-time vacancy available in Pharmacy Department, Connolly Hospital.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Pharmacotherapy, Connolly Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

We welcome enquiries about the role.

Contact: Colm Devine, Pharmacist Executive Manager, Connolly Hospital Email: [email protected] Tel: 01 6466010

Recruitment Queries:

For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email [email protected]

Essential Criteria

Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have the following:

(a) 

• Be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) or be entitled to be so registered

And

• Possess a Level 9 or higher post registration, postgraduate qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland, in an area relevant to the role.

Or

• Possess a relevant qualification at least equivalent to (ii) above

And

• 4 years post registration hospital experience, of which at least 2 years [1] must be in the relevant specialty demonstrating the required level of specialist practice.

Or

(b)

• Be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) or be entitled to be so registered

And

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including relevant courses in an area relevant to the role

And

• 5 years post registration hospital experience of which at least 3 years [2] must be in the relevant specialty demonstrating the required level of specialist practice.

And

Candidates must possess the requisite clinical, leadership, managerial and administrative knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Annual registration

Annual Registration On appointment, Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the Pharmacist Register maintained by Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good

character.

Note [1] A minimum of 0.5 WTE must have been in the specialist area for the duration of this time.

Note [2] A minimum of 0.5 WTE must have been in the specialist area for the duration of this time.

Post Specific Requirements: 

Candidates must demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of working in a hospital pharmacy as relevant to the role . 

Relevant Attachements: 

CHB Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Pharmacotherapy Job Spec

CHB Additional Campaign Information Booklet online

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