Pharmacist

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Supportive team environment

Job summary

PharmacyStore in Limerick is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join our community pharmacy team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will ensure high standards of patient care, dispensing accuracy and regulatory compliance within a busy dispensary.

The role focuses on safe medicine supply, patient counselling and collaboration with the pharmacy team to deliver excellent service to the local community.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) and eligibility to practise as a pharmacist in Ireland.
• Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, data protection and professional record-keeping in a pharmacy.
• Confidence using pharmacy dispensing systems (MPS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee dispensing, supply of medicines and accuracy control.
• Provide professional consultations, medication reviews and counselling to support patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with PSI, HSE and professional standards.

Skills

Pharmacist registration

Patient safety

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Registered Pharmacist Ireland

Tools

MPS

Job description

Location: On site / Limerick, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | General
Salary: Negotiable salary

Location: Limerick City and County

Contract: Full time, permanent role

PharmacyStore is an Irish-owned community pharmacy group with 5 stores, over 60 employees and strong ambitions to continue to grow. We are situated in the local communities we serve and understand the importance of what we deliver to our customers and their families.Our Pharmacists are a key member of the team providing excellent customer care and support to our customers.

Join our pharmacy team and put patient care at the heart of everything you do.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Pharmacist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist who is passionate about delivering safe, high-quality patient care and ensuring the highest standards of professional practice.

As a Pharmacist, you will play a key role in ensuring the pharmacy operates in full compliance with PSI, HSE, and all relevant legislative and professional requirements.

What you'll be responsible for

Professional & Regulatory Practice

• Ensure the pharmacy operates in accordance with PSI, HSE, legislative, and professional standards.
• Lead by example and promote compliance with the PSI Code of Conduct across the pharmacy team.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, continuous improvement, and patient safety.
• Maintain professional competence and complete all required training and continuing professional development.
• Oversee the safe and accurate preparation, dispensing, and supply of medicines.
• Take ownership of dispensing accuracy by monitoring errors, identifying risks, and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Work closely with your Manager to ensure medicines are sourced from authorised suppliers and are authorised for supply.
• Ensure returned, unwanted, damaged, or expired medicines are appropriately segregated, securely stored, and managed.
• Ensure all medicines are stored and maintained in accordance with their authorisation and quality requirements.
• Provide professional consultations, medication reviews, and counselling to support positive patient outcomes.
• Identify and manage medication-related risks and patient safety concerns.
• Provide clear, accurate, and accessible information and education to patients regarding their medicines.
• Ensure patients and customers feel listened to, respected, and valued.
• Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally, using them as opportunities to improve our service.
• Promote public health initiatives and services that benefit our patients and local community.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with the wider pharmacy team.
• Communicate clearly and contribute to effective handovers within the pharmacy team.
• Support the smooth running of the dispensary and assist with workload management during busy periods
• Support and develop colleagues through positive role modelling and professional leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve pharmacy processes, patient safety, and the overall customer experience.
• Support the introduction of new services, systems, technologies, and ways of working in the pharmacy.

What we're looking for

You will have:

• Registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) and the appropriate eligibility to practise as a pharmacist in Ireland.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy legislation, PSI requirements, and professional standards.
• An understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, data protection and professional record-keeping requirements within a pharmacy.
• Confidence using pharmacy dispensing systems (MPS).
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to dispensing accuracy and patient safety.
• A patient-focused approach and excellent communication skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and driving improvements.
• A genuine passion for delivering excellent patient care and promoting positive health outcomes.

At PharmacyStore we’re proud to serve our local community and we know our people make the biggest difference. We offer a supportive team environment, ongoing training and development, and the chance to be part of a pharmacy that truly values both its customers and its employees.

This is more than a dispensing role. As a Pharmacist, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to patients, support your colleagues and shape the quality of pharmacy services within your community.

If you're a pharmacist who takes pride in professional excellence and is passionate about putting patients first, we'd love to hear from you.