I’ve been quiet on this social media for some time, it’s not what it used to be; so, like millions, have moved to Bluesky, see you over there

The more I discover about the @HSELive's "Pay and Numbers" strategy, the more disillusioned I become. As far as I can see, the only published reference to any details on this "strategy" is in this document: hse.ie/eng/services/publicat… It is entitled "Our National Service Plan 2024". The @hseNCCP recently developed the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Model of Care: hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/c… A key principle of this strategy, in keeping with international @OECI_EEIG guidance, is that systemic therapy for cancer should be delivered closer to home. In other words, a cancer patient should not have to travel a long distance to get standard-of-care chemotherapy/immunotherapy. To deliver this strategy successfully requires specialist pharmacy, nursing, clinical nutrition, radiology, radiography, physiotherapy and medical care to be available in local model 3 hospitals. To recruit to specialist posts in model 3 hospitals can be challenging. The pay and numbers strategy, as far as I can see, and I am fully open to correction, effectively abolished once available specialist posts, that happened to be vacant in December 2023. It has been devastating. There is a very unhelpful and fully complete disconnect between service demand and service staffing at the heart of this strategy. It must end. I can understand crisis situations, but for the HSE to remain fully unaware (and seemingly uninterested in discovering) the difference between unnecessary posts, and critical posts that are difficult to recruit to- almost a year into the strategy - really makes me think. That Senior Management and Senior Administrative posts are explicitly exempt from the Pay and Numbers Strategy is almost unbelievable.

You can try to factor mat leave in but your application will be rejected. Currently it’s next to impossible to get paid mat leave backfilled in public health service for any profession, it’s not just confined to nursing.

The amazing pharmacists, the two Sadhbh’s, presenting their individual work in cardiology and Antimicrobial stewardship at Beaumont Hospital 12th annual quality and safety day ⁦@Beaumont_Dublin⁩

Calling Haem Onc & ACU pharmacists, join the Beaumont Hospital Pharmacy Team career ladder and undertake your fully funded Hame Onc MSc whilst expanding your knowledge in this discipline, clinical trials and research. Give us a call. Www.beaumont.ie/careers

jobted.ie/job/da32c39d21e23e… Exciting new role in Beaumont Hospital-Rehabilitation coordinator post at Clinical Specialist HSCP grade. Great opportunity to expand your skill set working across multiple Clinical areas and Operations.

Anyone out there come across this hurl at Ballinesker beach in #Wexford. Would be great to see this kid get it back. 🤞

Fantastic work SLT Beaumont

Worst part of being a pharmacist? We spend 99% of our time fixing mistakes, and no one ever knows how much harm we protect them from 🤓 1% of the time, we miss a mistake and it feels devastating to us 😢 Thankful for a hugely supportive team who help me with the 1% 🥰

Hello from hospital pharmacy many of whom are working in departments unsuitable for the growth in patients, with unfilled staff positions & now an embargo on recruitment, who also stepped up during the pandemic and resulting surge in medicines use in acute & community hospitals

Thinking of making a move? Why not join us in one of the largest hospitals in the country @Beaumont_Dublin . A number of senior and basic grade SLT roles now available. Follow the link to our careers page. beaumontcareers-beaumonthosp… @iaslt @dysphagiasigire @wehscps

Interested in addressing problematic polypharmacy? We have a wonderful session shaping up for Thursday 8th February 2.45pm in RCSI for Charter Week. Delighted to co-host for @NationalQPS with @c_t_bradley @IIOPharmacy and welcome brilliant speakers. Register via links below.

The Gardiner Brothers, born in the U.S. to Irish parents from Galway, dancing to Jose Feliciano's "Feliz Navidad," x.com/Gardiner_Bros/status/1…

Folks, Drummond House are a fantastic grower and food producer. Their garlic and other products are brilliant. This is awful - if you see any of their garlic in your local shops, and can support them, please buy it now. It is fabulous and your support will make a real difference

Wow! What a turn out at #FutureofpharmacIE! The future of pharmacy in Ireland looks bright!

Terrific event APPEL. We met so many fantastic students and the Beaumont Pharmacy team really enjoyed chatting to them and enticing them to join us in Hospital Pharmacy. Thanks to you and @RCSIPharmBioMol for hosting

Pharmacy students and 5th year students come and join us at the Beaumont Pharmacy Stand and see what we can do for you and your career ⁦@Beaumont_Dublin⁩

Pharmacy Department Beaumont Hospital at Future of Pharmacy APPEL event. Come work in Beaumont Hospital for exciting opportunities to advance your career at all levels ⁦@Beaumont_Dublin⁩

Mairi Donald, Chief II Med Safety Pharmacist, Beaumont Hospital presenting at Grand Rounds during Medication Safety Week