Job Title: Pharmaceutical Service Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmaceutical Service Specialist to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing pharmaceutical services in aseptic environments, preparing cancer treatments according to procedure, and maintaining the sterility and integrity of isolators used for re-constitution.
Main Responsibilities:
* Prepare cancer treatments according to procedure in aseptic environments
* Maintain the sterility and integrity of isolators used for re-constitution
* Participate in the microbiological monitoring of isolators and their environment
* Carry out stock control and ordering procedures for cytotoxic pharmaceuticals
* Maintain good computer and paper records for cancer services patients
* Assist in the labelling and worksheet production following receipt of prescription and authorisation from the cancer services pharmacist
* Maintain standards of clinical hygiene within the isolator environment
* Assist in the training of pharmacists, pharmaceutical technicians and intern pharmacists in re-constitution services
* Assist in the training and induction of any pharmacy staff as requested
* Participate in the operation and recording of cancer clinical trials
* Draw up and maintain SOPs and template documents with regards to tendering and related activities
* Participate in the preparation and maintenance of policies and protocols for all aspects of aseptic and cancer services
* Undertake audits of these protocols to ensure best practice is being observed at all times
* Attend continuing education courses and research activities as deemed advisable/necessary by the Chief Pharmacist or departmental head
* Draw up duty and annual leave rosters for Pharmaceutical Technicians within the unit
* Liaise with management and staff in matters of departmental procedure as or when problems arise
* Make recommendations to the supervisor on how methods and procedures can be improved, including identifying cost saving opportunities in medication expenditure
* Advise the supervisor of malfunctioning or unsafe equipment in the pharmacy
* Ensure that work is carried out in a safe manner in accordance with the provisions of legislation
* Consistently meet targets as set out by the Pharmacy Manager
* Liaise with and draw on skills and experiences of other MUH staff as required
* Participate in the activities and duties set down for Senior and Basic Grade Technicians as requested by the Pharmacy Manager
* Carry out any other relevant duties as may be designated by the Chief Pharmacist or otherwise assigned from time to time