Relief Pharmacist

Uniphar Group; Athlone; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniphar Group is seeking a Pharmacist to join our team in Ireland. You will assist in delivering exceptional patient care, work with colleagues to implement company initiatives, and support the financial running of the pharmacy while complying with regulations.

The role emphasizes patient-focused service, strong communication, and teamwork, with training provided for those transitioning from other backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland or eligible to register immediately.
• Experience in Irish community pharmacy is an advantage; training provided for other backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervising Pharmacist in meeting standards and implementing initiatives.
• Collaborate with the team to provide care solutions for customers and patients.
• Support financial running of the pharmacy in line with regulations.
• Participate in staff training and support team development.
• Report to the Pharmacist Regional Manager on store and employee performance.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Organised

Customer focus

Clinical knowledge

Education

Pharmacist PSI registration

Job description

The responsibilities of the role:

Ensuring that we consistently deliver the type of exceptional care that patients will tell their friends about.

• To assist the Supervising Pharmacist in meeting operational standards and implementing company initiatives
• Work with the team to find care solutions for our customers and patients
• Assist in the professional, clinical, ethical and financial running of the pharmacy in line with company and industry regulations.
• Assist in group healthcare and company / marketing events.
• Communicate with the team on business performance and new initiatives.
• To partake in staff training events and encourage and support the development of the team.
• Report to the Pharmacist Regional Manager on store and employee performance.

The behaviours we are seeking/encouraging

• Enthusiastic, self- motivated with excellent people skills, confidence and demonstrable clinical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and be acutely aware of customer needs while being also being commercially astute.
• Have a key focus on patients and customers ensuring exemplary face to face interactions.
• Highly organised individual who has the ability to work under pressure.
• Positive, committed, loyal and enjoy working in a collaborative environment
• Use of your experience and knowledge of prescription schemes and eligibility requirements to assist patients in accessing the medicine they need and in minimising waste through accurate claiming.
• Passionate, highly driven and motivated individual who loves what they do.

Must have:

• All applicants must be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland or be eligible to register with the PSI immediately.
• Previous experience in Irish community pharmacy is an advantage but full training will be given to those coming from other backgrounds.