Specialist Pharmacist Oncology
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Deliver advanced-level pharmaceutical care in oncology and haematology in line with FIP Advanced Level II leading medicines optimisation within multidisciplinary teams and providing expert clinical input.
Provide highly specialised medicines advice including dosing drug selection monitoring use of unlicensed and off-label medicines chemotherapy safety antimicrobial stewardship and management of complex co-morbidities.
Support patients through counselling medicines information adherence support medicines reconciliation monitoring therapeutic response and reporting adverse drug reactions in accordance with national guidance.
Act as a professional resource within oncology collaborating effectively with pharmacists clinicians nurses patients carers and other stakeholders to ensure safe effective and cost-efficient treatment.
Lead and promote best practice standards providing clinical leadership to the oncology pharmacy service and acting as a role model for pharmacists technicians students and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Manage and supervise pharmacy staff assigned to oncology contribute to formulary development SOPs protocols and guidelines and support service planning change management and cost-effective use of medicines.
Ensure patient safety and quality through risk assessment medication incident reporting investigation of critical incidents audit activity antimicrobial stewardship and participation in accreditation and hospital-wide quality programmes.
Be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of clinical pharmacy services for oncology and haematology out-patients and day-case patients including ward- and clinic-based services and implementation of e-prescribing.
Lead and participate in education training mentoring and continuous professional development for pharmacy staff students and other healthcare professionals including teaching and external academic involvement as required.
Contribute to research audit and service evaluation initiatives promote evidence-based practice and present findings through reports professional meetings and research forums.
Requirements
Registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
Holds a Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy Practice.
Possesses an additional relevant qualification such as a Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Business Risk Management or a recognised management qualification (desirable).
Minimum of four years post-registration hospital experience including at least two years in the relevant specialty demonstrating advanced specialist practice.
Demonstrated expertise in clinical pharmacy practice and medicines optimisation.
Strong knowledge and experience in pharmacy education training and workforce development.
Proven ability in managing supervising and developing pharmacy staff.
Experience in financial management including monitoring controlling and reporting on drug usage and expenditure.
Sound understanding of change management principles and implementation of service improvements.
Strong competence in risk management medication safety and governance processes
Benefits
Competitive salary
Support for professional development and further education
Opportunities for career progression
Access to specialised training
Employee assistance and wellbeing supports
Modern advanced facilities
Subsidised meals and staff discounts
Required Skills:
Registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI). Holds a Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy Practice. Possesses an additional relevant qualification such as a Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Business Risk Management or a recognised management qualification (desirable). Minimum of four years post-registration hospital experience including at least two years in the relevant specialty demonstrating advanced specialist practice. Demonstrated expertise in clinical pharmacy practice and medicines optimisation. Strong knowledge and experience in pharmacy education training and workforce development. Proven ability in managing supervising and developing pharmacy staff. Experience in financial management including monitoring controlling and reporting on drug usage and expenditure. Sound understanding of change management principles and implementation of service improvements. Strong competence in risk management medication safety and governance processes
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- LTC Pharmacy
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy Software
- Continuous Improvement
- Go
- Infusion Experience
- Pharmacy Residency
- Training & Development
- Order Entry
- Epic
- Clinical Pharmacy Experience
- Compounding Medications
