Senior Hospital Pharmacist

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team at Cork University Hospital. The successful candidate will lead clinical pharmacy services, ensure safe medication use, and support the delivery of high‑quality patient care within a busy acute‑care environment.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee dispensing, medication reconciliation and clinical review for in‑patients across all specialties.
• Provide expert advice to medical and nursing staff on drug therapy, dosing and interactions.
• Supervise and mentor junior pharmacy staff, managing rotas and workload distribution.
• Develop and maintain pharmacy policies, standard operating procedures and ensure compliance with national regulations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship programmes.
• Monitor and improve medication safety indicators and support audit activities.

Required profile

• Registered pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.
• Significant experience in a hospital pharmacy setting, preferably at a senior or supervisory level.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to continuous professional development.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time position within the HSE South West health region.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialist training.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art pharmacy facilities and collaborative clinical environment.