Community Pharmacist – Part Time

McGreals Pharmacy Group; Mullingar; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Contribution Pension Scheme (5

PSI Registration paid

Life Assurance

Annual Leave: 4 weeks

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Professional development and training

Discounts across all McGreals services

Job summary

McGreals Pharmacies is seeking a qualified Community Pharmacist to join our team. The role is part-time, three days per week across Mullingar and Portarlington, focusing on high-quality patient care and accurate dispensing.

Ideal candidates will be PSI-registered, with at least one year of community pharmacy experience, and strong communication skills to support our local communities. Excellent team leadership and organizational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified and registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
• Minimum 1-year experience in community pharmacy (preferred).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Available to work 3 days per week across two locations and every second Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately in line with legal and professional standards.
• Provide advice on medications, including dosage, side effects and interactions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (PSI).
• Lead and supervise the pharmacy team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Deliver additional services (vaccinations, health screenings where applicable).
• Manage day-to-day dispensary/store operations: stock control, paperwork, claims, opening/closing duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organisation

Patient care

Empathy

Education

PSI registration

Job description

Community Pharmacist

Locations: Mullingar, Co Westmeath and Portarlington, Co Laois.

Job Type: Part-Time / Permanent (3 days per week)

About Us

McGreals Pharmacies are a group of community-based pharmacies located across Wicklow, Kildare, Laois, Westmeath and Dublin.

Patient care is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service while supporting the health and wellbeing of our local communities.

At McGreals Pharmacies, we foster a collaborative and supportive working environment where our team members are valued, respected and encouraged to grow professionally.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Pharmacist to join our dynamic team. This role is part time, working three days per week across our stores in Mullingar and Portarlington. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring the safe and effective dispensing of medications and providing expert healthcare advice to the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescriptions in line with legal and professional standards.
• Provide advice on medications, including dosage, side effects and interactions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including those set by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.
• Leading the team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Supervise and support the pharmacy team.
• Deliver additional pharmacy services (e.g., vaccinations, health screenings where applicable)

Managing the day-to-day operations of the dispensary and store, including:

• Stock control.
• Paperwork and administrative duties.
• Claim verification and submission.
• Store opening/closing duties.

The Ideal Candidate

• Fully qualified and registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
• Minimum 1-year experience in community pharmacy (preferred).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organised, capable of working efficiently under pressure.
• Empathetic and professional in dealing with patients.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to motivate a team.
• Available to work 3 days per week across two locations and every second Saturday (this will be 1 of your 3 days).

What We Offer

• Company Contribution Pension Scheme (up to 5%)
• PSI Registration paid
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave: 4 weeks (increasing to 5 weeks after 2 years)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Discounts across all McGreals services (Pharmacy, Optical & Beautician)