42MUH2026 Pharmacist Senior / Cógaiseoir, Sinsearach

HSE West North West; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 76,282 - 88,460; Full time

Job summary

A public health service provider is seeking a Senior Pharmacist to join their team in Castlebar. This role involves providing pharmaceutical care, managing pharmacy operations, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The successful candidate will hold a recognized pharmacy qualification, with experience in a hospital setting preferred. The position offers a competitive salary based on the defined pay scale. Apply now to be part of a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognized pharmacy qualification.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients and support the pharmacy team.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Job description

Overview

Pharmacist Senior / Cógaiseoir, Sinsearach (Grade Code 3239)

Remuneration: The salary scale for the post is: 01/02/2026; €76,282-€79,788-€80,910-€82,028-€82,165-€83,728-€85,449-€88,460. New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Campaign Reference: 42MUH2026

Closing Date: Rolling campaign – This is a rolling campaign with no deadline

Proposed Interview Date(s): Interviews are scheduled at regular intervals.

Taking up Appointment: A start date will be indicated at job offer stage.

Location of Post: Mayo University Hospital

There is currently a number of specified purpose whole-time vacancy available. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Pharmacist Senior from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries

We welcome enquiries about the role.

• Contact
• Selina Gill, Pharmacy Executive Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Tel: [phone]

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Additional Information

• There is an eLearning programme to guide and support people in applying for roles in the HSE, from the initial application through to the interview itself.
• The programme is available to existing HSE staff on HSeLanD by searching for ‘Getting a Job in the HSE’ and external candidates can access the modules on https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/recruitment-process/.
• Module 1 will help you recognise the main elements of HSE recruitment processes, feel confident in completing the application form in a way that puts you in the best position for getting a job, and avoid some of the common mistakes that people sometimes make in filling out an application form.
• Module 2 is about the interview process, providing practical ways to prepare for an interview and help manage interview anxiety.
• Finally, Module 3 gives you a chance to conduct an actual practice interview and evaluate it afterwards.