Basic Grade Pharmacist - temporary

Job Title: Basic Grade Pharmacist

Reference No: 05\.032 (2026\)

Department / Directorate: Pharmacy Department, COO Directorate

Reports to: Deputy Head of Pharmacy

Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4, voluntary, academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin. With a staff of over 4,000 people from 63 different countries, it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800,000 people and is a provider of local, regional and national specialties. It is also a National Urology Centre, the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country, Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.

The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin \& Midlands Region, which serves a population of over 1\.2 million across seven counties, and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation, the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.

TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.

The Hospital is ambitious, recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future, largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is a *“Hospital without Walls”* always looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Sláintecare vision of providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time whilst empowering our patients and staff.

TUH Vision and Values

The vision of the Hospital is “*People Caring for People to Live Better Lives”* through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice, positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.

Our TUH CARE values – for patients, their families, our community and staff are:* Collaborate – together and with our academic and care partners

• Achieve – our goals, positive outcomes and wellbeing


• Respect – for patients, each other and our environment


• Equity – for patients and staff

At TUH we view our staff as our most valuable asset and every member of the Team is valued equally. We recognise that a skilled, satisfied and motivated workforce is a prerequisite to high quality care.

A full overview of TUH is available on www.tuh.ie/about us

purpose of the role:

The role of the Basic Grade Pharmacist will include identification and optimisation of medicine related issues to improve both patient quality of care and safety.

overview of role:

Key Duties and Responsibilities* Provide clinical pharmacy input into the care of patients in close co\-operation with medical and nursing staff, and in accordance with departmental resource allocations and prioritisation procedures. This will include chart review and clinical input on all aspects of the medication use process

• Work to ensure optimal patient outcomes from drug therapy. This will involve providing help and advice to patients on all aspects of therapy, advising on available schemes to minimise the financial burden on the patient, and collaborating with community pharmacists to ensure continuity of supply of medication where necessary


• Participate in the dispensary and aseptic unit cover roster as specified in the roster prepared by the Dispensary Manager or Pharmacy Aseptic Unit Manager, in co\-ordination with the Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager


• Complete projects as assigned by managers within the Pharmacy Department


• Participate in continuing education and research activities consistent with the post


• Participate in the on\-call and weekend service duty roster


• Participate in the pharmacy service as part of a professional, punctual and dedicated team


• Create, promote and maintain open communications and healthy working relationships


• Maintain the principles of equity, accountability and quality of service in daily work


• The post holder will be responsible to ensure the cost\-effective use of medication. The post holder will be expected to show initiative in advising the Pharmacy Operations Manager / Deputy Head of Pharmacy and/or Head of Pharmacy about any changes in practice likely to lead to significant changes in expenditure or purchasing patterns


• The post holder will be expected to argue for cost effective choices by medical staff and to assist in the development of policies, protocols and guidelines designed to deliver optimal care economically


• To ensure best practice and compliance with guidelines, the post holder will offer advice and intervene where appropriate, and will actively participate in agreed ward rounds


• To collect and record daily activity data, using the technology supplied, to facilitate feedback to management, medical and pharmacy staff


• To ensure that the medication use process is measured, analysed and optimised the post holder will participate in regular clinical audit


• To ensure continuity of service the post holder will be responsible for the hand\-over of pertinent information to other pharmacists at appropriate times (such as holidays). The post holder must also keep the on\-call pharmacist appraised of any issues deemed appropriate. The post holder will also ensure that all pharmacy staff are kept aware of new developments and practices in his/her area of responsibility


• Performance of such other duties appropriate to the post as may from time to time be assigned by the Head of Pharmacy


• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time including cover of other roles which may involve working from an offsite location (e.g. Tymon North)

Qualifications \& Experience required

Must have:* Be registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) or be entitled to register

• Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office

Note; *Candidates who are eligible for registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland in the coming six months may apply. However any offer of employment would be subject to successfully receiving registration.*

Reward \& Recognition* Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales, grade code 3247\.

• The appointment is full time, temporary Specified Purpose contract and pensionable.


• The annual leave entitlement is 27 working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year.


• Normal working hours are 35 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.

Application process

Applications can be submitted ‘on\-line’ at www.tuh.ie/careers by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that, when applying for a post through the 'On\-Line' Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason, not receive this automated acknowledgement, you should notify the Human Resources Department, before the closing date, otherwise your application will not be considered.

All candidates should note that, in order to maintain a timely process, the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.

Informal Enquiries to: Mrs. Jane Kenny, Pharmacy Department

Telephone (01\) 4143428 or email jane.kenny@tuh.ie

Closing Date: Before close of business on: 8th June, 2026

TUH Core Competencies:Core Area Competency Level

Managing the service Quality \& Safety of Service 2

Managing the service Delivery of Results 2

Managing Change Problem Solving \& Decision Making 2

Managing Change Communications \& Influencing 2

Managing Yourself Team player 2

Managing Yourself Planning and Organising 2

Managing People People Management 1

Managing People Leadership 1

Please go to www.tuh/careers for details of the core competencies

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications

Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant

(within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004\).

A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day

of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.

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 as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Garda Vetting

Garda vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided, your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda vetting and re\-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate. The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain the satisfactory Garda clearance for you. You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal

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