Mallow General Hospital is seeking an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy) to provide expert clinical pharmacy services across inpatient and outpatient settings. This senior role plays a key part in optimising medicines use, improving patient outcomes, and supporting multidisciplinary clinical teams within a busy acute hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver advanced specialist clinical pharmacy services in pharmacotherapy
• Lead and support medicines optimisation initiatives and governance
• Provide expert advice on complex medication regimens
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and clinical decision-making
• Support education and training of pharmacy and healthcare staff
• Contribute to audit, research, and quality improvement programmes
• Ensure compliance with national policies, guidelines, and legislation
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)
• Recognised postgraduate qualification relevant to pharmacotherapy
• Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
• Demonstrated advanced clinical competence in pharmacotherapy
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales for Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Grade 3250
• Incremental salary progression in accordance with public service pay policy
• Permanent, whole-time contract
• Access to public service pension scheme
• Annual leave and sick leave in line with HSE terms and conditions
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Location & Employer Information
Mallow General Hospital is a key acute hospital serving North Cork and the wider HSE South West region. The hospital provides a range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services and is committed to high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary framework.
Application Details
• Application is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants
• Applicants must download and complete the official Application Form
• Applicants must review the Job Specification before applying
• Documents to review and complete:
– Job Specification (link placeholder)
– Application Form (link placeholder)
• Informal enquiries:
– Triona O’Riordan, Pharmacy Executive Manager 1
– Tel: 022 30361 / 087 2943374
– Email: Triona.oriordan@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 03 February 2026 at 12:00
