Chief Pharmacist

4 weeks ago

Waterford, Waterford, Ireland UPMC Ireland Full time
Chief Pharmacist - UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term

We are currently recruiting a Chief Pharmacist for UPMC Whitfield Hospital. The role is a temporary 11-month contract to cover maternity leave.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the care and safety of patients is assigned the highest priority at all times.
  • Understand, model, and promote UPMC core values: Quality and Safety, Dignity and Respect, Caring and Listening, Responsibility and Integrity, Excellence and Innovation.
  • Have a strategic focus on the development of the UPMC Pharmacy Service in line with legislation, national guidelines, and professional best practice.
  • Ensure legal and ethical pharmaceutical practice, and that operations comply with all relevant requirements of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
  • Provide advice, information, and direction to relevant Pharmacy, Medical, Nursing and/or other staff on best practice in relation to medicines management.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records for purchasing, quality control and dispensing, and other aspects of the Pharmacy service as agreed with the Director of Pharmacy.
  • Analyse data, supervise, and prepare reports relevant to the Pharmacy services in UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
  • Be fully conversant with best practice and relevant competency frameworks for the delivery of Pharmacy services.
  • Manage the safe and cost-effective entry of new medications on to the hospital formulary.
  • Work closely with the Pharmacy Technician Lead to safely and effectively manage medicine stock shortages within UPMC.
  • Lead and oversee the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all aspects of the Pharmacy service.
  • Strategically and operationally lead the provision of pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy services to the Haematology/Oncology day ward.
  • Achieve and maintain competence in the use and administration of the Oncology/Haematology clinical information system (ARIA).
  • Review Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) protocols within UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to optimise SACT workflows.
  • Contribute to the provision of medicines information and advice on drug availability and procurement to clinical staff.
  • Collaborate with senior Pharmacy colleagues across UPMC to oversee the development of medicine information resources for clinical colleagues and patients.
  • Identify and address deficiencies in medications management systems and processes.
  • Highlight any discrepancies, incidents, or deficits in services to the General Manager and the Director of Pharmacy as appropriate.
  • Proactively identify, assess, manage and monitor risks within his/her area of responsibility.
  • Ensure that correct procedures are adhered to in relation to accidents and investigations.
  • Take a leadership role to encourage reporting on medication incidents/near misses across the organisation.
  • Oversee the auditing of compliance to good clinical practice standards in relation to medicines.
  • Plan and organise a risk-informed audit programme for UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
  • Develop and compile reports on Key Performance indicators (KPIs) for the Pharmacy service.
  • Assist with the timely provision and analysis of drug usage reports to colleagues in Finance and UPMC senior management.
  • Provide expert support to colleagues in Finance and Hospital leadership to help manage the drugs budget.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, hospital committees, and working groups as required.
  • Act as a leader and role model within UPMC Pharmacy.
  • Build effective partnerships within UPMC Ireland and across the wider health system.
  • Propose, lead, and manage innovation and technological improvements in the Pharmacy service.
  • Co-ordinate service delivery with the other Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Technicians.
  • Assist in the recruitment, development, mentoring and motivation of staff.
  • Implement and maintain systems to ensure the effective induction and ongoing training of all Pharmacy staff.
  • Supervise and line manage staff within the Pharmacy services.
  • Support Pharmacy colleagues in enhancing their skills and assuming additional responsibilities.
  • Promote and actively participate in continuing professional development and research activities.
  • Ensure that all UPMC Human Resource policy and procedures are adhered to.
  • 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.
  • Oversee attendance and wellbeing within the Pharmacy team.
  • Delegate tasks as appropriate to members of the team.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with academic and research partners.
  • Undertake, co-ordinate, and publish Pharmacy practice-based research.
  • Facilitate and encourage others within the Pharmacy team to undertake audit and research.
  • Carry out any other duties relevant to this role as designated by the Director of Pharmacy.
  • Support the Director of Pharmacy in developing and implementing the UPMC Pharmacy Transformation Strategy.
  • Engage in continuous professional development appropriate to the role.
  • Participate in the Hospital's accreditation process.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
  • Have at least 5 years satisfactory post-registration hospital experience (or equivalent).
  • Possess the requisite specialised knowledge and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the role.
  • Significant, proven post-registration hospital practice experience.
  • Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development and role-specific learning.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent planning, organisational and resource management skills.
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal and people management skills.
  • Experience of change management and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Formal management and leadership training or equivalent experience.
  • Previous experience of participation in Hospital Accreditation Programme(s).
  • Clinical or management experience in the area of Oncology/Haematology Pharmacy.
  • Experience of Good Clinical Practice.
  • A further qualification such as a post-graduate diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits:

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We provide a total rewards program that is market competitive and fair.

Competitive pay for the work employees do.

Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.

Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times, Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.

Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.

Flexible working opportunities.

Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

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