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Senior Cancer Services Pharmacist (Specified Purpose Contract) Overview
| Company Name | recruitNet |
| Job Role | Senior Cancer Services Pharmacist (Specified Purpose Contract) |
| Qualifications | Not specified |
| Category | H |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.
We are hiring a Senior Cancer Services Pharmacist to our Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.
Job Type: Contract/Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist pharmacy services to patients receiving cancer treatment, ensuring safe and effective use of oncology medications.
- Review and validate chemotherapy and other oncology prescriptions for accuracy, safety and appropriateness.
- Support the preparation, dispensing and administration of cytotoxic and other cancer therapies.
- Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to oncologists, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitor patients for medication-related side effects, drug interactions and adverse reactions.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient treatment planning.
- Provide counselling and education to patients regarding cancer medications, treatment plans and potential side effects.
- Ensure compliance with oncology medication guidelines, hospital policies and relevant regulatory standards.
- Support the development, implementation and review of oncology pharmacy protocols and procedures.
- Monitor medication safety and contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.
- Maintain accurate patient medication records and ensure appropriate documentation.
- Support clinical audits, service development, research and continuous professional development.
- Provide guidance and support to pharmacy staff involved in cancer services.
- Promote the safe handling, storage and disposal of cytotoxic medicines.
Requirements
- Must be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
- MSc or Diploma in Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy or an equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of three years’ satisfactory post-registration experience in Hospital Pharmacy.
- Experience in an Aseptic Compounding environment and/or as a Clinical Pharmacist in Oncology/Haematology.
Benefits
- Joining bonus and relocation support (available for eligible roles).
- Competitive salary package.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing learning and professional development support.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined contribution pension scheme.
- Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.
- Maternity leave benefits.
Confirm with the Employer
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