Advanced Specialist Pharmacist Oncology/Haematology - Limerick Cancer Centre

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.