Advanced Specialist Pharmacist

Bon Secours Hospital Cork; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Hospital Cork is seeking an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist to lead oncology/haematology pharmaceutical services and aseptic compounding in a busy hospital setting. You will oversee aseptic production, provide expert guidance on systemic anti-cancer therapies, and deliver clinical pharmacist services to the oncology ward with multidisciplinary involvement.

Key responsibilities include leading a team, supporting training, participating in trials, and ensuring high-quality,

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy and PSI registration in Ireland.
• Level 9 or higher post-registration NFQ qualification, or equivalent with ≥4 years hospital experience, 2 years in the relevant specialty.
• Evidence of CPD in oncology or related areas.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supply of oncology drugs to Oncology wards and assist in supervising day-to-day workload of the pharmacy compounding unit.
• Oversee the preparation, checking, release, and supply of aseptically prepared medicines, ensuring patient safety.
• Provide expert advice on Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
• Deliver a clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology ward including patient medication review and prescription monitoring; participate in MDT meetings.
• Assist in participation in clinical trials, expanded access programmes and research.
• Assist in providing information on medicines to patients and staff; promote high-quality cost-effective prescribing.
• Supervise and manage pharmacy staff assigned to this role.
• Provide clinical leadership and act as a resource for pharmacists, technicians, students and multidisciplinary staff.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Oncology

Aseptic compounding

SACT knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or equivalent

Registered with PSI (Ireland)

NFQ Level 9 postgraduate qualification or equivalent

Job description

Cancer Service, Oncology/Haematology & Aseptic Compounding

Full Time 35 hours | Permanent Post

For more than 100 years, Bon Secours Hospital has been meeting community needs and achieving breakthrough medical advances in care. We are committed to providing our patients and their families with the very best care and the very best experience. Bon Secours has 5 technologically advanced hospitals located in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Tralee and Limerick and a Care Village in Cork.

The Advanced Specialist Pharmacist will be responsible for the following:

Aseptic Compounding & Service Delivery

• Assisting in the supply of oncology drugs, pharmaceuticals and related items to the Oncology wards and assisting the Chief II Oncology Pharmacist in supervising the day-to-day management of the pharmacy compounding unit workload.
• Oversee the preparation, checking, release, and supply of aseptically prepared medicines, maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.
• Provide expert advice on Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
• Delivering a clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology ward. This will involve patient medication review, prescription monitoring, participation in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Assisting in Pharmacy participation in clinical trials, expanded access programmes and research.
• Assisting in the provision of information on medicines to patients and staff.
• Promoting high-quality cost-effective prescribing.
• Assisting in the analysis and reporting of drug expenditure in the oncology area.
• Supervising and managing any Pharmacist and other staff assigned to him / her

Leadership, Education & Service Development

• Provide clinical leadership and act as a specialist resource for pharmacists, technicians, students, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Support supervision, training, and professional development of pharmacy staff.
• Deliver education and training sessions for pharmacists, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support configuration, testing, validation, and implementation of pharmacy software solutions, including aseptic compounding systems, electronic prescribing systems, workflow management tools, and inventory systems.
• Support staff training and adoption of new digital systems and technologies within aseptic services.
• Assisting the Chief II Oncology Pharmacist in the development and improvement of the Pharmacy Oncology service.
• Deputising for the Chief II Oncology Pharmacist in his/her absence and perform the operational duties assigned to that position

Governance & Quality Improvement

• Promote compliance with relevant healthcare standards including HIQA, JCI, ASCO, medication safety standards, and professional regulations.
• Participating in the development and ongoing revision of policies, procedures and guidelines relating to oncology/haematology drug therapy.
• Participate in risk management, incident reporting, service evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to formulary development, medicines management, and service planning.

Professional Responsibilities and Continuing Development

• Undertaking continuing professional education and training as necessary to maintain a high level of competency in carrying out the tasks required.
• To be familiar with all policies and procedures relating to the practice of pharmacy in the BSH, Cork.
• To co-operate with and assist the Chief II Oncology Pharmacist in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities as required.
• To perform other such duties appropriate to the position as may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

The ideal candidate will on the closing date of application for this position:

• Degree in Pharmacy
• Be registered in the Register of Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland for Ireland, or be entitled to be so registered.

3. (A)Possess a Level 9 or higher post registration, postgraduate qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland, in an area relevant to the role OR Possess a relevant qualification at least equivalent to (ii) above and 4 years post registration hospital experience, of which at least 2 years[1] must be in the relevant specialty demonstrating the required level of specialist practice OR 3(b)Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including relevant courses in an area relevant to the role AND 5 years post registration hospital experience of which at least 3 years[2] must be in the relevant specialty demonstrating the required level of specialist practice

Closing Date for Applications is 30TH August 2026

BON SECOURS HEALTH SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER