Senior Oncology Pharmacist

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 Oncology Pharmacist  into a Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

 Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oncology and aseptic pharmacy services, including advice to medical and nursing staff.
  

• Ensure compliance with pharmacy department procedures, hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and health and safety standards.
  

• Participate in clinical ward rounds and provide advice on safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing.
  

• Perform medication reconciliation for admitted patients, verifying medication histories, allergies, and suitability of patients’ own medicines.
  

• Review inpatient prescriptions for clinical accuracy, appropriate dosing, and cost-effectiveness.
  

• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment, interpret blood results, advise on dose adjustments, and support therapeutic drug monitoring.
  

• Monitor and report adverse drug reactions and medication incidents in line with national guidance.
  

• Perform technical checks, clinical validation, and final release of aseptically prepared products, including intravenous additives and cytotoxic chemotherapy.
  

• Screen chemotherapy prescriptions, including oral chemotherapy, intrathecal chemotherapy, and non-standard regimens, where appropriately trained and authorised.
  

• Handle queries regarding aseptic preparation, drug calculations, stability, and preparation requirements.
  

• Support the development of oncology treatment regimens, clinical protocols, and prescribing guidelines.
  

Requirements

• Registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
  

• A minimum of three years’ post-registration hospital pharmacy experience, preferably with experience implementing e-prescribing systems.
  

• Oncology pharmacy experience.
  

• Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice, oncology medicines, chemotherapy prescribing, and aseptic services.
  

• Knowledge of medication safety, clinical guidelines, therapeutic drug monitoring, and adverse drug reaction reporting.
  

• Competence in hospital e-prescribing systems and related clinical technologies.
  

• Ability to provide clinical advice and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  

• Commitment to continuing professional development in accordance with PSI/IIOP guidelines.
  

• Willingness to participate in on-call duties, weekend rosters, and flexible service arrangements.
  

Benefits

• Complete Payment for Private Health Insurance
  

• Great Salaries
  

• Assistance with Education
  

• Incredible Opportunities for Careers
  

• Discounted Parking
  

• Maternity Leave