Posted 17 June, 2026
Senior Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship & Clinical Duties
Childrens Health Ireland
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 838885709
Senior Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship & Clinical Duties
Purpose of the Role:
The Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) pharmacist will work as part of a progressive and dynamic Pharmacy Team to provide excellence in the care of paediatric patients across CHI under the general direction of the Pharmacist Executive Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of a robust antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programme across CHI that aims to ensure safe and effective antimicrobial use and minimise antimicrobial resistance. Close collaboration with the Infections Diseases consultants, consultant Microbiologists, and the Infection Prevention and Control team will be essential. The antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist has responsibility for implementing, monitoring and auditing antimicrobial stewardship relating to paediatric and neonatal care. The AMS pharmacist should be up to date with trends in information technology and is responsible for managing the antimicrobial guidelines app (under the governance of the CHI Formulary Pharmacist) and for maintaining AMS prescribing principle. The AMS pharmacist will also be responsible for providing regular education across the multidisciplinary team regarding the safe, effective and appropriate use of antimicrobials. The post holder will also be assigned clinical and dispensary duties as appropriate the role and will work collaboratively with other pharmacy department staff to deliver clinical pharmacy services and ensuring safe and effective care.
The post holder will be expected to:
• Adhere to Department and all Hospital policies at all times.
• Adhere to procedures and guidelines in relation to Child Protection.
• Embrace and support any changes in technology and to assist in the implementation and operation of these changes.
• • Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time by the Pharmacist Executive Manager or a nominee.
• Be completely flexible in relation to the performance of your duties.
• Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to Quality, Risk, Health and Safety.
• Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of hospital structures, services and processes as required.
• Initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with the hospital's continuous quality improvement programme.
• Work with the national expert groups as required
Essential Criteria:
• Have at least 3 years satisfactory post registration hospital experience
• Be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland as a qualified pharmacist.
How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Monday 22nd June 2026 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Michael Fitzpatrick
Email: [email protected]
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist - [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2026.
• 10th August
• 7th September
• 5th October
• 2nd November
• 7th December
Purpose of the Role:
The Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) pharmacist will work as part of a progressive and dynamic Pharmacy Team to provide excellence in the care of paediatric patients across CHI under the general direction of the Pharmacist Executive Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of a robust antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programme across CHI that aims to ensure safe and effective antimicrobial use and minimise antimicrobial resistance. Close collaboration with the Infections Diseases consultants, consultant Microbiologists, and the Infection Prevention and Control team will be essential. The antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist has responsibility for implementing, monitoring and auditing antimicrobial stewardship relating to paediatric and neonatal care. The AMS pharmacist should be up to date with trends in information technology and is responsible for managing the antimicrobial guidelines app (under the governance of the CHI Formulary Pharmacist) and for maintaining AMS prescribing principle. The AMS pharmacist will also be responsible for providing regular education across the multidisciplinary team regarding the safe, effective and appropriate use of antimicrobials. The post holder will also be assigned clinical and dispensary duties as appropriate the role and will work collaboratively with other pharmacy department staff to deliver clinical pharmacy services and ensuring safe and effective care.
The post holder will be expected to:
• Adhere to Department and all Hospital policies at all times.
• Adhere to procedures and guidelines in relation to Child Protection.
• Embrace and support any changes in technology and to assist in the implementation and operation of these changes.
• • Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time by the Pharmacist Executive Manager or a nominee.
• Be completely flexible in relation to the performance of your duties.
• Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to Quality, Risk, Health and Safety.
• Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of hospital structures, services and processes as required.
• Initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with the hospital's continuous quality improvement programme.
• Work with the national expert groups as required
Essential Criteria:
• Have at least 3 years satisfactory post registration hospital experience
• Be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland as a qualified pharmacist.
How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Monday 22nd June 2026 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking 'Apply for Job'.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Michael Fitzpatrick
Email: [email protected]
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist - [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.
It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.
Below, you'll find the list of commencement dates for 2026.
• 10th August
• 7th September
• 5th October
• 2nd November
• 7th December
