Overview Of Role
UPMC is hiring a part-time Senior Pharmacist to join our Aut Even Hospital team on a 24-month fixed-term contract.
Location:
Aut Even Hospital
Job type:
Fixed Term
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, supervising the procurement, storage, supply and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and related items.
Ensure best pharmaceutical practice in accordance with legal and ethical requirements and best practice standards for the provision of pharmaceutical services.
Maintain accurate records of procurement, storage, compounding, quality control, dispensing, distribution and destruction of medicinal and pharmaceutical products.
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 onto the hospital formulary and support colleagues in Pharmacy and other disciplines with expert advice and education.
Participate in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all aspects of the Pharmacy service.
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 workflows.
Identify and address deficiencies in medication management systems and processes.
Report and encourage reporting on incidents/near misses to support management and mitigation of risk and inform quality improvement initiatives.
Audit compliance with good clinical practice standards in relation to medications, including labelling, storage, dispensing and documentation.
Provide expert support to colleagues in Finance and Hospital leadership to help manage the drug budget through reporting, analysis and horizon scanning.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, hospital committees and working groups such as Clinical Governance, Drugs and Therapeutics, Medication Safety, Medication Management and Use.
Act as a leader and role model within UPMC Pharmacy.
Build effective partnerships within UPMC Ireland and the wider health system to manage and develop services that meet patient, UPMC and partner needs.
Co-ordinate service delivery with other Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Technicians to ensure efficient and cohesive teamwork.
Assist in training, development, mentoring and motivation of staff to maximise performance and delivery of service objectives.
Supervise and line-manage staff within the Pharmacy service as required.
Support Pharmacy colleagues in enhancing skills and taking on additional responsibilities.
Ensure all UPMC Human Resource policy and procedures are adhered to.
Manage performance of Pharmacy team members against measured and reported competency and performance metrics.
Participate in the performance review and appraisal process as required.
Engage in continuous professional development appropriate to the role and in compliance with professional obligations.
Support the Chief Pharmacist and Director of Pharmacy in developing and implementing the UPMC Pharmacy Transformation Strategy.
Carry out any other duties relevant to the role as designated by the Chief Pharmacist, including deputising for the Chief Pharmacist as required.
Personnel
Follow uniform policy reference.
General
Work may be required in other areas of the hospital to meet patient requirements as requested by line manager or nurse management.
Staff must provide satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed.
Respect the organisational values of the hospital.
Quality & Safety – Safe Culture
Actively participate throughout the working day in pursuit of excellence.
Work with line manager to plan, monitor, analyse and improve quality programmes.
Participate in developing performance indicators in conjunction with department manager and business objectives.
Initiate and evaluate audits according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under guidance and support of an audit lead.
Health & Safety
Take reasonable care to protect own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by acts or omissions.
Co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous.
Attend an annual education session on Fire Health & Safety.
Information Governance
Access to confidential patient or staff information is strictly confidential.
Records must never be left in a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
Qualifications & Experience
Be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (Essential).
A further qualification such as a post-graduate diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (Desirable).
Formal management and leadership training or equivalent experience (Desirable).
Experience
Have at least 3 years of satisfactory post-registration hospital experience (Desirable).
Job Specific Competencies And Knowledge
Possess the requisite specialised knowledge and 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
Excellent planning, organisational and resource management skills.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and people management skills.
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.
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 ****.
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.
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