Field Governance Pharmacist - Patient Safety & Compliance

Uniphar; Ireland; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniphar is seeking an experienced Clinical Governance Pharmacist to support patient safety, regulatory compliance, and governance standards across our pharmacy network. This field-based role involves regular travel to pharmacy locations across Ireland, reporting into the Regulatory Pharmacist.

You will lead audits, investigations, and drive continuous improvement while supporting PSI inspections and rollout of new services.

Qualifications

• PSI-registered Pharmacist in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years' post-registration community pharmacy experience.
• Experience in Supervising Pharmacist, pharmacy management, governance or area support.
• Strong knowledge of Irish pharmacy legislation, PSI guidance, and professional standards.
• Experience in audit, incident investigation, risk management and complaint handling.
• Excellent communication, coaching, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary governance support partner for a portfolio of pharmacies.
• Drive compliance with PSI requirements, company SOPs, legislation, and professional standards.
• Conduct pharmacy audits and monitor governance, patient safety, and operational risks.
• Lead investigations into medication errors, near misses, patient safety incidents, and customer complaints.
• Support PSI inspections, regulatory responses, and corrective action planning.
• Identify compliance gaps and work with pharmacy teams to implement sustainable improvements.
• Provide coaching and guidance to pharmacists and pharmacy teams on governance and best practice.
• Support the rollout of new pharmacy services, operational initiatives, and business projects.
• Contribute to pharmacist recruitment, onboarding, training, SOP development, and wider Regulatory Office activities.

Skills

PSI-registered Pharmacist

Governance experience

Audit experience

Incident investigation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Uniphar is seeking an experienced Clinical Governance Pharmacist to support patient safety, regulatory compliance, and governance standards across our pharmacy network. This field-based role involves regular travel to pharmacy locations across Ireland, reporting into the Regulatory Pharmacist.

You will lead audits, investigations, and drive continuous improvement while supporting PSI inspections and rollout of new services.