Chief Pharmacist - UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview of role:
We are currently recruiting a Chief Pharmacist for UPMC Whitfield Hospital (Temporary 11-month contract to cover maternity leave).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Act at all times to ensure that the care and safety of patients is assigned the highest priority.
* 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, the provision of the pharmacy service and ensure 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 all aspects of 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).
* Be fully conversant with best practice and relevant competency frameworks for the delivery of Oncology/Haematology pharmacy services.
* 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:
Essential:
* 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.
Desirable:
* 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.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is market competitive and fair.
Compensation: Competitive pay for the work employees do.
Benefits: 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.
Performance and Recognition: Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.
Work-Life Balance: Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities.
Development and Career Opportunities: Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
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