Senior Oncology Pharmacist

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  Provide clinical oncology and aseptic pharmacy services, including advice to medical and nursing staff.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with pharmacy department procedures, hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and health and safety standards.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Participate in clinical ward rounds and provide advice on safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Perform medication reconciliation for admitted patients, verifying medication histories, allergies, and suitability of patients’ own medicines.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Review inpatient prescriptions for clinical accuracy, appropriate dosing, and cost-effectiveness.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Monitor patients’ responses to treatment, interpret blood results, advise on dose adjustments, and support therapeutic drug monitoring.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Monitor and report adverse drug reactions and medication incidents in line with national guidance.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Perform technical checks, clinical validation, and final release of aseptically prepared products, including intravenous additives and cytotoxic chemotherapy.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Screen chemotherapy prescriptions, including oral chemotherapy, intrathecal chemotherapy, and non-standard regimens, where appropriately trained and authorised.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Handle queries regarding aseptic preparation, drug calculations, stability, and preparation requirements.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Support the development of oncology treatment regimens, clinical protocols, and prescribing guidelines.
  
  
  

  
  

Requirements

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  Registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
  
  
  

  
  


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  A minimum of three years’ post-registration hospital pharmacy experience, preferably with experience implementing e-prescribing systems.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Oncology pharmacy experience.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice, oncology medicines, chemotherapy prescribing, and aseptic services.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Knowledge of medication safety, clinical guidelines, therapeutic drug monitoring, and adverse drug reaction reporting.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Competence in hospital e-prescribing systems and related clinical technologies.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Ability to provide clinical advice and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Commitment to continuing professional development in accordance with PSI/IIOP guidelines.
  
  
  

  
  


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  Willingness to participate in on-call duties, weekend rosters, and flexible service arrangements.
  
  
  

  
  

Benefits