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UPMC Whitfield Hospital Job type: Permanent Overview of role: UPMC Whitfield Hospital are recruiting an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist - Pharmacotherapy on a full-time, permanent basis.
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 inpatient wards and clinical areas of UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
Achieve and maintain competence in the use and administration of relevant clinical information systems, including the Oncology/Haematology clinical information system (ARIA), 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 clinical pharmacy services, including services to specialised areas such as gastroenterology, surgery, oncology/haematology, and cardiology.
Develop and review medication policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines (including those for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)) within UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
Manage the safe and cost-effective entry of new medications on to the hospital formulary, supporting colleagues in Pharmacy and other disciplines with expert advice and education as appropriate.
Assist in the management of expanded access or compassionate use programmes, acting as the first point of contact for Consultants to assist in the preparation of associated submissions to Drugs and Therapeutics Committee.
Lead and oversee the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required for procurement, storage, handling, and dispensing of medications 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 medicines.
In collaboration with the Chief Pharmacist (Medicines Information and Medication Safety), oversee, as appropriate, the development of medicine information resources for clinical colleagues and patients e.g.
Highlight any discrepancies, incidents, or deficits in services to the Chief Pharmacist, 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.
Develop and compile reports on Key Performance indicators (KPIs) for the Pharmacy service and ensure that these are disseminated to, and actioned by, appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.
As agreed with the Chief Pharmacist, provide expert support to colleagues in Finance and Hospital leadership to help manage the drugs budget, through regular reporting, analysis, and horizon scanning.
Build effective partnerships both within UPMC Ireland 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 Pharmacy service, preparing and presenting business cases for service development as appropriate.
Co-ordinate service delivery with the 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 Pharmacy service.
As agreed with the Chief Pharmacist, manage performance of Pharmacy team members against measured and reported competency and performance metrics.
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.
Undertake, co-ordinate, and publish Pharmacy practice-based research, ensuring 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 Chief Pharmacist, including deputising for the Chief Pharmacist as required.
Possess the requisite specialised knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the role.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all relevant aspects of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) A further qualification such as a post-graduate diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
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Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, 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 at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network.