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Senior Cancer Services Pharmacist (Specified Purpose Contract)
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Posted:
16 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals Nursing Homes Home care and Community care.
We are hiring a Senior Cancer Services Pharmacist (Specified Purpose Contract) to our Hospital in Dublin Ireland.
Specified Purpose contract with flexible working options:Permanent contract with flexible working options: 35 hours over 5 days or 32 hours over 4 days.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to oncology and haematology patients.
- Review verify and validate chemotherapy and other cancer treatment prescriptions for accuracy safety and appropriateness.
- Ensure the safe preparation dispensing and administration of chemotherapy and supportive medicines in line with national and hospital guidelines.
- Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to consultants nurses and the multidisciplinary team on cancer treatments and medication management.
- Monitor patients for adverse drug reactions drug interactions and treatment-related toxicities recommending appropriate interventions.
- Counsel patients and their families on chemotherapy supportive medications side effects and safe medicine use.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and contribute to treatment planning and patient care decisions.
- Develop implement and review oncology pharmacy policies protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements quality standards and medication safety initiatives.
- Supervise and mentor pharmacists pharmacy technicians and other staff involved in cancer services.
- Support the education and training of pharmacy staff healthcare professionals and students in oncology pharmacy practice.
- Participate in clinical audits quality improvement projects and research activities to enhance cancer pharmacy services.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to medication safety reporting.
- Manage inventory and procurement of oncology medicines ensuring appropriate stock levels and cost-effective use of resources.
- Keep up to date with advances in oncology therapeutics and engage in continuous professional development.
Requirements
- Registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
- MSc or Diploma in Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy or an equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years satisfactory post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
- Experience working in an Aseptic Compounding environment.
- Clinical pharmacy experience in Oncology and/or Haematology.
- Strong knowledge of chemotherapy preparation cancer medicines and oncology pharmacy practice.
- Excellent communication organisational and multidisciplinary team collaboration skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of patient care.
Benefits
- Joining bonus and relocation support (available for selected roles)
- Competitive salary package
- Excellent career growth and progression opportunities
- Ongoing learning and professional development support
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Maternity leave benefits
Required Skills:
Registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI). MSc or Diploma in Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy or an equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years satisfactory post-registration hospital pharmacy experience. Experience working in an Aseptic Compounding environment. Clinical pharmacy experience in Oncology and/or Haematology. Strong knowledge of chemotherapy preparation cancer medicines and oncology pharmacy practice. Excellent communication organisational and multidisciplinary team collaboration skills. Commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of patient care.
