Support Pharmacist

Irish Pharmacy Union; Athenry; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

CPD support

Established independent community pham

Job summary

O’Flaherty’s Pharmacy, located in Athenry Shopping Centre, seeks a friendly support pharmacist for a one-year fixed-term, part-time contract beginning September 2026. The role offers regular part-time hours, working one day per week plus two Saturdays per month, with a weekday on alternate weeks.

You’ll join an experienced dispensary and OTC team focused on patient care and service quality. The successful candidate will dispense and advise with PSI-compliant procedures, support HSE services, and

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with PSI.
• Part-time role in a community pharmacy.
• Willingness to provide professional patient care and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of professional, patient-centred care and excellent customer service.
• Dispense prescriptions safely and accurately in accordance with PSI requirements and pharmacy procedures.
• Support the delivery of services provided under the pharmacy’s contracts with the HSE.
• Provide professional advice to patients and customers on medicines, minor ailments and general health matters.
• Work closely with the supervising pharmacist, other pharmacists, technicians and OTC staff.
• Ensure all legal, ethical and professional standards are maintained.
• Follow the pharmacy’s SOPs and contribute to their ongoing implementation.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with relevant claims and administrative requirements.
• Support the efficient day-to-day running of the dispensary.
• Maintain ongoing commitment to CPD and training.

Skills

Patient care

Dispensing

Professional advice

Teamwork

Record keeping

CPD

Education

Pharmacist degree (PSI registered)

Job description

Support Pharmacist – Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract

O’Flaherty’s Pharmacy, Athenry Shopping Centre

We are looking for a friendly, professional and customer-focused support pharmacist to join our team from September 2026 on a one-year fixed-term contract.

The position would suit a pharmacist seeking regular part-time hours in a welcoming, community-based pharmacy. The proposed schedule includes one day each week which would include two Saturdays per month, with a weekday worked on the alternate weeks.

About the pharmacy

O’Flaherty’s Pharmacy is a well-established independent community pharmacy located in Athenry Shopping Centre. We pride ourselves on providing a personal, professional and dependable service to our customers.

The successful candidate will be supported by two experienced dispensary team members each day, together with a knowledgeable and well-established OTC team. We place a strong emphasis on teamwork, patient care and maintaining positive, long-standing relationships with our customers.

Main responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of professional, patient-centred care and excellent customer service.
• Dispense prescriptions safely and accurately in accordance with PSI requirements and pharmacy procedures.
• Support the delivery of services provided under the pharmacy’s contracts with the HSE.
• Provide professional advice to patients and customers on medicines, minor ailments and general health matters.
• Work closely with the supervising pharmacist, other pharmacists, technicians and OTC staff.
• Ensure all legal, ethical and professional standards are maintained.
• Follow the pharmacy’s standard operating procedures and contribute to their ongoing implementation.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with the timely completion of relevant claims and administrative requirements.
• Support the efficient day-to-day running of the dispensary.
• Maintain an ongoing commitment to continuing professional development and keep all required training and certification up to date.

What we offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• An experienced dispensary and OTC team.
• Regular, agreed part-time hours.
• A generous staff discount.
• Support for continued professional development.
• The opportunity to work in an established independent community pharmacy where patient care and customer service are genuinely valued.

Start date: September 2026

Contract: One-year fixed-term, part-time contract

Hours: One day per week which will include two Saturdays per month with a weekday worked on the alternate weeks