Senior Pharmacist Location: Aut Even Hospital Job type: Fixed Term Overview of role: UPMC are recruiting a senior pharmacist to join the Aut Even team on an 11 month fixed term contract. Provide effective, efficient, and safe pharmaceutical care to all patients under their care in UPMC Aut Even Hospital under the direction of the Chief II Pharmacist. Identify and address individual patient care needs where appropriate. Advise and provide information to other healthcare professionals, including other pharmacists, to assist them in their care of the patient. Any other duties assigned to him/her by the Chief II Pharmacist. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Key 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. Participate in the delivery and development of a clinical pharmacy service, carrying out prescription review, patient education, and documentation of clinical interventions. Assist in managing the efficient running of the Dispensary, participating in, and supervising, the operation of the Dispensary, including the procurement, storage, supply, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and other related items. Ensure best pharmaceutical practice, having regard to legal and ethical requirements and best practice standards for the provision of Pharmaceutical services. Ensure that complete and accurate records relating to the procurement, storage, compounding, quality control, dispensing, distribution, and destruction of medicinal and pharmaceutical products are maintained in accordance with best practice standards and applicable legislation. Achieve and maintain competence in the use and administration of the Oncology/Haematology clinical information system (ARIA) Become fully conversant with best practice and relevant competency frameworks for the delivery of Oncology/Haematology Pharmacy services. Support the Chief Pharmacist in managing the safe and cost-effective entry of new medications on to the hospital formulary, supporting colleagues in Pharmacy and other disciplines with expert advice and education as appropriate. Participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required for all aspects of the Pharmacy service 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, appropriate use, and safe administration. Participate in the development of medicines information resources for clinical colleagues and patients e.g. patient information leaflets, monographs, policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines. Collaborate with colleagues in Pharmacy and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to optimise Pharmacy and Medication Management and Use workflows. Identify and address deficiencies in medications management systems and processes, where applicable. Highlight any discrepancies, incidents, or deficits in services to the Chief Pharmacist, Lead Technician, and Director of Pharmacy 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 medications e.g. with respect to labelling, storage, dispensing, and documentation. As agreed with the Chief Pharmacist, provide expert support to colleagues in Finance and Hospital leadership to help manage the drugs budget, through regular reporting, analysis, and horizon scanning. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, hospital committees and working groups as required e.g. Clinical Governance, Drugs and Therapeutics, Medication Safety, Medication Management and Use. Act as a leader and role model within UPMC Pharmacy and UPMC Ireland. Build effective partnerships both within UPMC Ireland 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. Co-ordinate service delivery with the other Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Technicians, to ensure a high level of efficient and cohesive teamwork within the Pharmacy service. Assist in the training, development, mentoring and motivation of staff to maximise performance and delivery of service objectives and priorities. Supervise and line manage staff within the Pharmacy service as appropriate to the role and as required by the Chief Pharmacist. 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 Chief Pharmacist, manage performance of Pharmacy team members against measured and reported competency and performance metrics. Participate in the performance review and appraisal process as required. Participate in collaborative relationships with academic and research partners as appropriate to the role and as required by the Chief Pharmacist. Participate in the planning and organising of a risk-informed audit programme which is strategically aligned with the service goals of Pharmacy and UPMC. Undertake, co-ordinate, and publish Pharmacy practice-based research, ensuring that all relevant GCP standards are adhered to. Carry out any other duties relevant to this role as designated by the Chief Pharmacist, including deputising for the Chief Pharmacist as required. Support the Chief Pharmacist 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 Hospital's accreditation process Personnel Follow uniform policy reference General Through the course of the working day or week there maybe a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management. Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation. To respect the organisational values of the Hospital. Quality & Safety - Safe Culture Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence. You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes. Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives. Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead. Health & Safety UPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees must co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses. All employees are required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an annual basis. Information Governance In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required. This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the service. Qualifications & Experience: Minimum Qualifications: Be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered (Essential) A further qualification such as a post-graduate diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (Desirable). Formal management and leadership training or equivalent experience in management, training and supervision of Pharmacy staff (Desirable) Experience: Have at last 3 years satisfactory post-registration hospital experience (desirable) Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge: 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 (Essential) Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development and role-specific learning (Desirable) Significant, proven post-registration hospital practice experience, with a broad clinical pharmacy experience and experience of line management (Desirable) Experience in working within an Aseptic Compounding Unit and/or haematology/oncology unit(s) (Desirable) Experience of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) (Desirable Personal Competencies: Ability to demonstrate excellent planning, organisational and resource management skills Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership, interpersonal and people management skills Ability to demonstrate experience of change management and quality improvement initiatives (essential) 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 UPMC UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. Skills: Pharmacy Senior Healthcare