Senior Oncology Pharmacist

Beacon Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hospital in Dublin is seeking a Senior Pharmacist for Clinical Oncology and Aseptic Services. You will provide expert oncology pharmacy support, contribute to aseptic preparation, and advise medical and nursing staff on medication management.

The role covers ward-based chemotherapy services, e-prescribing systems training, medicines reconciliation, and participation in quality and safety programmes. You will work with the Pharmacy Clinical Oncology Team to ensure safe, cost-effective

Responsibilities

• The provision of clinical oncology and aseptic-based services, including the provision of advice to medical and nursing staff.
• Participate in continuing education and research activities consistent with the post.
• Ensure best practice and compliance with agreed clinical guidelines.
• Ensure that all departmental and hospital wide Health and Safety protocols and procedures are adhered to and all areas of non-compliance are promptly addressed.
• Performance of such other duties appropriate to the post, including on call and the participation in extended opening rosters including weekend opening and other such services that may from time to time be introduced by the Director of Pharmacy Services.

Job description

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Allied Health Professionals
Salary: Competitive salary

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Pharmacist – Clinical Oncology & Aseptic Services

Department: Pharmacy

Reports to: Head of Pharmacy Services, Head of Pharmacy Cancer Services

Date: 2026

Overall Purpose of Job

The purpose of this role is to provide clinical oncology and aseptic resource in the provision of oncology services at Beacon Hospital, in order to enhance pharmaceutical care to the patients of Beacon Hospital, in accordance with the mission, values, vision and strategic plan of the Hospital.

As a key member of the Pharmacy Clinical Oncology Team, the post holder will be expected to provide clinical services to chemotherapy patients.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

• The provision of clinical oncology and aseptic-based services, including the provision of advice to medical and nursing staff.
• The performance of all duties and responsibilities in line with all Pharmacy Department procedures and protocols, as well as hospital wide procedures.
• Participate in continuing education and research activities consistent with the post.
• Ensure best practice and compliance with agreed clinical guidelines.
• Ensure that all departmental and hospital wide Health and Safety protocols and procedures are adhered to and all areas of non-compliance are promptly addressed.
• Performance of such other duties appropriate to the post, including on call and the participation in extended opening rosters including weekend opening and other such services that may from time to time be introduced by the Director of Pharmacy Services.

Information Technology

• Provides support to clinical staff on the use of automation/ E-prescribing.
• Trains NCHDs and other clinicians in the use of the E-Prescribing system.
• Be competent in the use of hospital-wide E-Prescribing (ward), as it applies to clinical duties.

Clinical Service Delivery

Clinical Ward based:

• Participates in ward and clinical oncology pharmacy services and provides advice to ensure safe and cost-effective prescribing and drug expenditure control.
• Undertakes Medicines reconciliation of patients admitted to hospital to ensure continuity of their medication and record relevant information in order to facilitate the discharge process. This involves communication with the patient, their GP and hospital medical staff and reference to the patient’s notes in order to obtain accurate details of medication, allergies and other relevant clinical information. This will involve checking of the patient’s own medication and assessing its suitability for use where appropriate
• Monitors in-patient prescriptions for clinical accuracy and cost-effective prescribing.
• Assesses the patient’s response to therapy, interprets blood results, and depending on their clinical parameters either adjusts drug doses in accordance with local procedures or advises the clinicians appropriately.
• Advises on therapeutic drug monitoring as appropriate to ensure patients receive optimum and effective treatment.
• Monitors and reports Adverse Drug Reactions that patients experience as a result of their medication in line with national guidance.
• Act as a clinical role model and demonstrate the ability to provide safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of medicines for junior pharmacists
• Develop and demonstrate expert clinical knowledge in appropriate areas.

Aseptic Services:

Is responsible for undertaking the technical check and final release for individually dispensed aseptic products prepared including adult intravenous additives and cytotoxic chemotherapy in accordance with the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, local procedures and policies, and safe systems of work (including Intrathecal Chemotherapy once on the Intrathecal Register).

Clinically checks and validates prescriptions received from wards for:

• a) aseptic products for individual patient including drug / dose / appropriateness for CIVAS items;
• b) protocol / dosing / dose intervals for chemotherapy; as permitted by local training

Training and Development

• Participates in in-service training and continuing education programmes within the department and Hospital.
• Keeps abreast of current pharmaceutical practice and knowledge, attending meetings, courses or conferences as necessary, for Continuing Professional Development in accordance with national guidelines from the PSI/IIOP.
• Inputs into the training of pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacy students, undergraduate pharmacy students, student pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals, in relation to chemotherapy E-Prescribing and any associated changes to practice.

Participates in the training of hospital staff in pharmacy-related topics as necessary

Quality

• Participate in the JCI Accreditation and adherence to standards and hospital-wide quality management programmes.
• Ensure that the chemotherapy prescribing process is analysed and optimised by undertaking regular clinical/technical audits in relation to prescribing.
• Carry-out risk assessments and effect change in a timely manner, where patient safety could be compromised.
• Contribute to hospital–wide quality medication use and safety reports.
• Input into the the development of protocols and guidelines designed to deliver optimal and economical patient care, in relation to chemocare E-Prescribing.
• Reports all medication incidents in a timely fashion, via the approved reporting system and participates in any remedial actions that are designated the responsibility of the pharmacy department.

Flexibility

• The above indicates the main duties of the post, which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service.
• This post requires a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. The post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager.