Pharmaceutical Technician Senior (Purchasing), Cork University Hospital

Details of Service

The CUH Pharmacy Department provides a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical services to patients and staff in Cork University Hospital, Cork University Maternity Hospital and to a number of outpatient clinics (e.g. Infectious Diseases, Hepatology, Psychiatric and Maternity services).

· Our aim is to ensure safe, effective and economical use of medicines for our patients and to support education, training and research.

· Our department consists of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of pharmacists, pharmaceutical technicians, porters, clerical and support staff. Together we aim to provide our patients with the highest quality of pharmaceutical care.

The successful candidate will participate in the provision of a comprehensive pharmaceutical service by managing the dispensing, storage and rotation of pharmaceuticals within the campus, consistent with quality and value for money. These activities will be undertaken under the supervision of the Pharmacy Executive Manager, Deputy Pharmacist Executive Manager and Chief II Pharmacist.

The successful candidate will also be required to support the broader technician service and may be required to undertake these general pharmaceutical technician related tasks, when required.

Purpose of the Post

To assist with the provision of a safe effective and economical pharmacy services to the hospitals, wards and departments serviced by the Pharmacy Department.

We welcome enquiries about the role.

For further information about the role, contact

Deirdre Lynch, Pharmacist Executive Manager, Cork University Hospital

Tel: 021 492 2145

Email: deirdrem.lynch@hse.ie