Pharmacy Technician - Enniscorthy

Uniphar; Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reimbursement PSI fees annually

Vaccination training funding

Pension scheme with up to 7% company 4

CPD hours allowance annually

Sunday premium rate (1.5x)

Refer a Friend up to €2,000

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Uniphar's McCauleys Fairgreen Pharmacy in Carlow is seeking a Supervising Pharmacist for a 45-hour-per-week, permanent position. The role supports a team including a Store Manager, an Assistant Store Manager, 2 Support Pharmacists and 6 Pharmacy Technicians, with a focus on maintaining professional standards and effective patient care.

Key duties include compliance with the Pharmacy Act 2007, involvement in health-promotion programs, and ensuring stock control and documentation.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Observe statutory regulations related to the supply of medicines under Pharmacy Act 2007.
• Maintain professional standards in the community pharmacy.
• Participate in Health Promotion programs and pharmaceutical care initiatives.
• Engage in Continuing Education to support ongoing professional development.
• Implement company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure stock control accuracy and proper receipt/documentation of goods and services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organized & multitask

Teamwork

Education

Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland registered pharmacist

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Supervising Pharmacist to join the team in our McCauleys Fairgreen Pharmacy, in Carlow.

This is a 45 hour permanent position.

The team currently comprises a Store Manager, an Assistant Store Manager, 2 Support Pharmacists, and 6 Pharmacy Technicians.

This store has manageable items and services.

What we offer:

• Reimbursement PSI fees annually
• Funding of vaccination training.
• A Pension Scheme with a company contribution of up to 7% of the annual salary
• CPD hours allowance annually
• Premium Rate on Sunday Shifts (1.5 x Normal Rate)
• Refer a Friend Policy for eligible roles (Up to 2000 euros)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Spectrum Life Wellbeing Platform
• Relief - mileage coverage outside of base store

Requirements:

• Strictly observe statutory regulations relating to the supply of medical products as per the Pharmacy Act 2007.
• To maintain the community pharmacy to a proper professional standard.
• To be involved where appropriate in programs of Health Promotion and the implementation of Pharmaceutical Care.
• To partake in Continuing Education Programs to enhance continuous professional development.
• To implement policies and procedures as introduced by Allcare Pharmacy and standard operating procedures.
• To ensure that proper stock control is maintained and the correct receipt and documentation of all goods and services is upheld pertaining to the dispensary.
• To be responsible for the security of all stock, property, keys and the safety of all staff and customers in conjunction with the pharmacy Manager
• To observe the details as laid down in the Health and Safety of Work Act and that all staff adhere to the details.
• To ensure that details of the business are confidential and not divulged to persons outside the company without prior approval from Allcare Pharmacy.
• Ensure that the proper procedure for the various Department of Health Schemes e.g. DPS, LTI, GMS is carried out and that they are kept up to date, submitted properly at the end of each month and payment is reconciled as set down by Company Procedures.
• To support the pharmacy manager in ensuring store retail standards and practices are in place and maintained, including: Category Management, Merchandising and Stock Control.
• To keep up to date with all changes to legislation and P.S.I. Practice guidance.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required

• 1-2 years as a Supervising Pharmacist is highly advantageous
• Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland, with a minimum of 3 years Post-registration experience.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication, Interpersonal and leadership skills
• Highly organized with a proven ability to work on multiple tasks accurately in a busy environment
• The ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team is essential

Uniphar Background

Uniphar Group is a rapidly expanding diversified healthcare services business with a global footprint and a proud heritage in Ireland. Since Uniphar became a publicly listed company in 2019, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions, which continue to strengthen Uniphar's international reach. With a workforce of more than 3,000 spread across Ireland, United Kingdom, Mainland Europe, MENA and the USA, Uniphar is a trusted global partner to Pharma and MedTech manufacturers, working to improve patient access to medicines and treatments around the world.

Uniphar provides outsourced and specialised services to its clients, leveraging the strong relationships with 200+ of the world's best known pharmaco‑medical manufacturers across multiple geographies, enabled by our cutting‑edge digital technology and our expert teams. Uniphar is organised into three key divisions: Uniphar Supply Chain & Retail, Uniphar Medtech and Uniphar Pharma

Uniphar Pharma

Pharma is a global division operating across US, Europe, APAC and MENA, bringing a range of pharma services to manufacturers across the product life cycle. We leverage this platform to provide unlicensed medicines, or medicines that are otherwise difficult to source. In addition, we commercialise launch and established brands to HCPs on behalf of pharmaceutical clients across the globe. The core to this division is providing equitable access to medicines globally.

Culture at Uniphar

• We have a People First approach, we do the right thing and take a stand for our people
• We foster a strong Entrepreneurial Spirit where Adaptability, Commitment & Resilience is embodied in our way of working
• We have a Common Purpose that connects our diversified businesses and people
• Finally, Trust is at the heart of how we operate

Please note that Uniphar is an equal-opportunity employer; we do not discriminate and welcome all responses. #unipharjobs