Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Oncology/Haematology - Limerick Cancer Centre
Location: Limerick Cancer Centre
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
We are currently recruiting an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist (Oncology/Haematology) for Limerick Cancer Centre.
Attractive relocation package available.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties &
Responsibilities:
* Act at all times to ensure that the care and
safety of patients is assigned the highest priority.
* Understand, model, and promote UPMC core
values: Quality and Safety, Dignity and Respect, Caring and Listening,
Responsibility and Integrity, Excellence and Innovation.
* Strategically and operationally lead, manage
and develop the provision of pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy
services to the Haematology/Oncology day ward of Limerick Cancer Centre.
* Demonstrate flexibility in relation to working
across the UPMC Cancer Network.
* Support a standardised and integrated approach
to Pharmacy workstreams across the UPMC Cancer Network.
* Achieve and maintain competence in the use and
administration of the Oncology/Haematology clinical information system
(ARIA) and other relevant clinical information systems relevant to the
role, acting as the Pharmacy lead for operational and training issues
relating to these systems.
* Be fully conversant with best practice and
relevant competency frameworks for the delivery of Oncology/Haematology
pharmacy services.
* Review Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
protocols within Limerick Cancer Centre.
* Manage the safe and cost-effective entry of
new anti-cancer medications on to the hospital formulary, supporting
colleagues in Pharmacy and other disciplines with expert advice and
education as appropriate.
* Take a lead role in the management of SACT
medicine stock shortages within UPMC.
* Assist in the management of expanded access or
compassionate use programmes, acting as the first point of contact for
Consultant Oncologists and Haematologists to assist in the preparation of
associated submissions to the UPMC Ireland Drugs and Therapeutics
Committee.
* Lead and oversee the development and
maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required for
procurement, storage, handling, and dispensing of SACT and ensure that
these are updated and implemented in line with changing practices locally,
nationally and internationally, and in accordance with Pharmacy law.
* Contribute to the provision of medicines
information and advice on drug availability and procurement to clinical
staff in relation to SACT and associated medicines.
* Oversee the development of SACT information
resources for clinical colleagues and patients e.g. patient information
leaflets, monographs, policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
* Collaborate with colleagues in the
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to optimise SACT workflows.
* Contribute to the development of clinical
guidelines as part of the MDT.
* Identify and address deficiencies in
medications management systems and processes, where applicable.
* Highlight any discrepancies, incidents, or
deficits in services to the Director of Pharmacy and General Manager as
appropriate.
* Report and encourage reporting on
incidents/near misses in to support management and mitigation of risk and
to inform quality improvement initiatives.
* Audit compliance to good clinical practice
standards in relation to SACT and associated medicines e.g. with respect
to labelling, storage, dispensing, and documentation.
* Develop and compile reports on Key Performance
indicators (KPIs) for the Oncology/Haematology Pharmacy service and ensure
that these are disseminated to, and actioned by, appropriate stakeholders
in a timely manner. These KPIs will include metrics describing capacity,
workload, drug costs, quality and medication safety.
* Assist with the timely provision and analysis
of drug usage reports to Finance to ensure appropriate reimbursement of
SACT.
* As agreed with the Director of Pharmacy,
provide expert support to colleagues in Finance and Hospital leadership to
help manage the drugs budget, through regular reporting, analysis, and
horizon scanning.
* Identify drug budget savings in collaboration
with the MDT to ensure optimal use of SACT and associated therapy.
* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings,
hospital committees and working groups as required e.g. Clinical
Governance, Drugs and Therapeutics, Chemovigilance.
* Act as a leader and role model within UPMC
Pharmacy and the UPMC Cancer Network.
* Build effective partnerships both within the UPMC
Cancer Network and across the wider health system to manage and develop
services that meet the needs and aspirations of patients, UPMC, and other
collaborative partners as appropriate.
* Propose, lead, and manage innovation and
technological improvements in the Oncology/Haematology Pharmacy service,
preparing and presenting business cases for service development as
appropriate.
* Co-ordinate service delivery with other
Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Technicians, to ensure a high level of
efficient and cohesive teamwork within the Pharmacy service.
* Assist in the recruitment, development,
mentoring and motivation of staff to maximise performance and delivery of
service objectives and priorities.
* Implement and maintain systems to ensure the
effective induction and on-going training of all Pharmacy staff in the
Oncology/Haematology Pharmacy service.
* Supervise and line manage staff within the
Oncology/Haematology Pharmacy service.
* Support Pharmacy colleagues in enhancing their
skills and assuming additional and advanced responsibilities.
* Ensure that all UPMC Human Resource policy and
procedures are adhered to.
* As agreed with the Director of Pharmacy,
manage performance of Pharmacy team members against measured and reported
competency and performance metrics.
* Participate in the performance review and
appraisal process as required.
* Ensure that systems are in place to promptly
identify poor performance and that any individuals identified are
appropriately managed and supported to achieve the required performance
level.
* As agreed with the Director of Pharmacy,
oversee attendance and wellbeing within the Pharmacy team.
* Delegate tasks as appropriate to members of
the team in line with skill set and job role.
* Establish and maintain collaborative
relationships with academic and research partners.
* Plan and organise a risk-informed audit
programme which is strategically aligned with the service goals of
Pharmacy and the UPMC Cancer Network.
* Undertake, co-ordinate, and publish
Oncology/Haematology Pharmacy practice-based research, ensure that all
relevant GCP standards are adhered to
* Facilitate and encourage others within the
Pharmacy team to undertake audit and research and to present and publish
their findings.
* Carry out any other duties relevant to this
role as designated by the Director of Pharmacy.
* Support the Chief Pharmacists and Director of
Pharmacy as required in developing and implementing the UPMC Pharmacy
Transformation Strategy.
* Engage in continuous professional development
appropriate to the role and in compliance with professional obligations.
* Participate in the Limerick Cancer Centre's
accreditation process.
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications
& Experience
* Be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society
of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
* Have at last 4 years
satisfactory post-registration hospital experience.
* Possess the requisite
specialised knowledge and ability (including a high standard of
suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties
of the role.
* Significant, proven
post-registration hospital practice experience, with a broad clinical
pharmacy experience and experience of line management.
* Experience in working
within an Aseptic Compounding Unit and/or haematology/oncology unit(s).
* Previous experience
of working within Cancer specialties at a senior level.
* Evidence of ongoing
Continuing Professional Development and role-specific learning.
* Comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of all relevant aspects of the National Cancer
Control Programme (NCCP)
* Ability to
demonstrate:
- excellent
planning, organisational and resource management skills
- excellent
leadership, interpersonal and people management skills
- experience
of change management and quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
Criteria
* Formal management and leadership training or
equivalent experience in management, training and supervision of Pharmacy
staff.
* Experience of Good Clinical Practice
* A further qualification such as a
post-graduate diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy.
Equal
Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program
that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities
for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay
and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits –
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension
Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover
for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of
UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible
working opportunities to support you to work around external family
commitments.
Development
and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach
their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About
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