Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist pharmacy services to patients receiving cancer treatment, ensuring safe and effective use of oncology medications.
Review and validate chemotherapy and other oncology prescriptions for accuracy, safety and appropriateness.
Support the preparation, dispensing and administration of cytotoxic and other cancer therapies.
Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to oncologists, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Monitor patients for medication-related side effects, drug interactions and adverse reactions.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient treatment planning.
Provide counselling and education to patients regarding cancer medications, treatment plans and potential side effects.
Ensure compliance with oncology medication guidelines, hospital policies and relevant regulatory standards.
Support the development, implementation and review of oncology pharmacy protocols and procedures.
Monitor medication safety and contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.
Maintain accurate patient medication records and ensure appropriate documentation.
Support clinical audits, service development, research and continuous professional development.
Provide guidance and support to pharmacy staff involved in cancer services.
Promote the safe handling, storage and disposal of cytotoxic medicines.
Requirements
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Must be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
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MSc or Diploma in Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy or an equivalent qualification.
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Minimum of three years' satisfactory post-registration experience in Hospital Pharmacy.
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Experience in an Aseptic Compounding environment and/or as a Clinical Pharmacist in Oncology/Haematology.
Benefits
- Joining bonus and relocation support (available for eligible roles).
- Competitive salary package.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing learning and professional development support.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined contribution pension scheme.
- Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.
- Maternity leave benefits.