Advanced Specialist Pharmacist

Excel Healthcare Recruitment are looking for an - Oncology / Haematology to join our client, a leading private hospital in Waterford.

Location: Waterford

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Highly competitive - dependent on experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working opportunities
• Ongoing CPD and career development support
• Performance and recognition programmes
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment

About the Job

This is a senior specialist role focused on leading Oncology and Haematology pharmacy services within a hospital setting. You will provide expert clinical input, support medication safety and governance, and help drive innovation, service development, and quality improvement across the pharmacy department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of oncology/haematology clinical pharmacy services
• Provide expert advice on Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and specialist medicines
• Manage formulary changes, medicine shortages, and cost-effective medication use
• Develop and maintain SOPs, clinical guidelines, and medicines information resources
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medication management
• Lead audits, KPI reporting, research, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support budgeting, drug utilisation reporting, and strategic pharmacy planning
• Supervise, mentor, and develop pharmacy team members as required
• Participate in governance meetings, accreditation, and service development projects

Requirements

• Registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, or eligible for registration
• Minimum 4 years' post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
• Strong clinical background with oncology/haematology exposure desirable
• Proven leadership, organisational, and people management skills
• Experience in audit, quality improvement, and service development
• Evidence of continued professional development