The Health Service Executive invites applications for a Chief Pharmacist II – Hospital Medicines Management System (HMMS) role covering Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West. This senior leadership position plays a critical role in the governance, optimisation, and strategic development of medicines management systems across integrated health areas.
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This is a specified purpose, whole-time post offering an opportunity to influence digital medicines safety, clinical governance, and multidisciplinary collaboration at regional level.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Hospital Medicines Management System (HMMS)
• Lead medicines governance, safety, and digital optimisation initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across acute and community services
• Support implementation of national HSE medicines policies and standards
• Oversee quality improvement, audit, and compliance activities
• Contribute to service planning, workforce development, and innovation
• Act as a senior professional advisor within the health region
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)
• Eligibility for appointment as Chief Pharmacist II (Grade 3271)
• Significant senior-level pharmacy management experience
• Demonstrated expertise in medicines management systems and governance
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills
• Experience working within complex healthcare environments
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Chief Pharmacist II (Grade 3271) consolidated pay scales
• Public service pension scheme
• Annual leave and public service benefits
• Access to professional development and leadership training
• Whole-time specified purpose contract
Location & Employer Information
This role is based across the Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West, within HSE Dublin and North East. The post supports regional service delivery across North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan, working within a large, complex public healthcare system.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online via Rezoomo.
Job Specification and Additional Campaign Information must be reviewed prior to application.
Informal enquiries:
Bláithín Cotter, Chief II Pharmacist, Social Inclusion Addiction Service
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 332 5540
Last Day to Apply: 16 January 2026 at 12:00 (noon)
