Supervising pharmacist

O'Sullivans Pharmacy Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Sullivans Pharmacy Group in Corbally, Limerick, invites applications for a full-time Supervising Pharmacist. You will oversee dispensing, mentor staff, and ensure high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a team, conduct medication counselling, and support clinical services for the community. The role emphasizes patient safety, accuracy, and collaboration with healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Professional pharmacy qualifications, including registration (or eligibility for registration) with the PSI.
• Minimum of three years' experience in community pharmacy practice.
• Strong clinical skills in medication management, prescription review, and patient counselling.
• Experience supervising or leading pharmacy teams and coordinating staff.
• Competence with pharmacy software systems and electronic records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and providers.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities; able to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and effective dispensing of medications and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage the pharmacy team and coordinate staff workflow.
• Verify prescriptions and provide medication counselling to patients.
• Support patients with clinical advice and health promotion initiatives.
• Coordinate stock management and maintain accurate records.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient-focused care.

Skills

Medication management

Prescription review

Patient counselling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff leadership

Staff mentoring

Record-keeping

Education

PSI registration / eligibility

Tools

Touchstore

Job description

Company Description O'Sullivans Pharmacy Group is a family-run retail pharmacy business with branches located across Clare, Cork, Kerry, and Limerick. The group operates several late-night pharmacies, including a Sarsfield Street, Limerick branch open until 11 p.m. every day of the year, and extended-hour locations in Mallow and Bandon Primary Care Centre. These extended hours support communities with accessible, flexible pharmacy services throughout the week, including Sundays and bank holidays. The group also provides a comprehensive Nursing Home Service and offers EasyMed eMar software free of charge to all nursing home clients, reflecting a strong commitment to patient safety and continuity of care.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Supervising Pharmacist role based in Corbally Limerick. The Supervising Pharmacist will oversee the safe and effective dispensing of medications, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing the pharmacy team, verifying prescriptions, providing medication counselling, and supporting patients with clinical advice and health promotion. The role involves coordinating stock management, maintaining accurate records, and supporting services for community clients. The Supervising Pharmacist will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives and foster a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Professional pharmacy qualifications, including registration (or eligibility for registration) with the PSI and minimum of three years experience in community pharmacy practice.
• Strong clinical skills in medication management, prescription review, and patient counselling, with a commitment to safe and evidence-based practice.
• Experience supervising or leading pharmacy teams, with skills in staff coordination, mentoring, and maintaining a positive workplace culture.
• Competence in pharmacy software systems and electronic medication administration records (e.g., Touchstore), along with solid organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with patients and healthcare providers.
• Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work efficiently in a busy, patient-facing environment.
• Flexibility to demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development.