Pharmacist Career Profile

Pharmacist

• Be registered in the Register of Pharmaceutical Chemists for Ireland or be entitled to be so registered. The holder of the post must be registered on the above named register on a continuing basis.
• Have had at least three years satisfactory post registration hospital experience.
• Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
• Possess a high standard of administrative ability.
• Possess an excellent knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
• Have a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative.
• Be personally motivated.
• Demonstrate a patient focused approach.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the hospital.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and proven written and verbal communication abilities.
• Have proven organisational skills.
• Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Be able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.
• Understand the total healthcare delivery system.
• Demonstrable adaptability to rapid changes taking place in the Hospital and health services in general.
• Be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.