Pharmacist Advanced Specialist, in Infectious Disease HIV, Galway University Hospitals. Ard Cógaiseoir Shaineolaíoch, Galair Thógálacha HIV, Ospidéil na hOllscoile, Gaillimh. G12427
Date posted: 18 June 2026
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
G12427
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
Pharmacist - Advanced Specialist 3250
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HSE
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Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
Health region
HSE West and North West
County
- Galway
Location
Galway University Hospitals
Recruiter
HSE West and North West: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
Demonstrate depth and breadth of post-qualification experience within the area of speciality Infectious Disease / HIV.
Demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge of; Clinical Pharmacy Service provision.
The principles and practice of Infection Prevention and Control in vulnerable patients.
Demonstrate the ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment including the ability to prioritise caseloads according to need.
Demonstrate evidence of effective organisation and management skills including awareness of resource management, health economics and healthcare evaluation.
Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of managing medicine related improvement projects that improve service delivery as relevant to the role.
Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the operation of electronic patient information and prescribing systems as relevant to the role.
Demonstrate evidence of ability to critically analyse commercial and core clinical journal material on medicines.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, including Health & Safety in the workplace.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of protocols for drug use, storage, safe handling etc.
Demonstrate leadership and team management skills, including evidence of the ability to work with multidisciplinary team members and to foster a team environment.
Demonstrate an ability to work individually and with people at all levels of an organisation.
Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the needs of patients and other hospital staff and work to ensure the pharmacy service meets these needs as fully as possible.
Demonstrate a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a user centred service.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information, make effective decisions and solve problems especially with regard to service user care.
Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.
Demonstrate initiative and innovation in identifying areas for service improvement.
Demonstrate the willingness and ability to both teach and learn.
Demonstrate the ability to contribute to the training and development of others, both within the pharmacy and in the general multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a commitment to research and best practice.
Closing date
02/07/2026 10:00:00
Proposed interview date
"Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances."
Informal enquiries
We welcome enquiries about the role to:
Contact John Given – John.Given@hse.ie for further information about the role.
Contact Recruit.GUH@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.