128 Specialized Pharmacy Tech jobs in Ireland

A thriving Ennis Pharmacy is recruiting an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team on a full-time basis. The candidate should be a qualified Pharmacy Technician who can work in a dynamic team environment. We have experienced pharmacists and a strong support staff at all times. This job offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of community pharmacy.

Key Requirements:

Candidate must have approved IPU qualification.

Candidate should have a minimum one year dispensary experience.

Candidate should be available full-time Monday to Friday, with a minimum of one late night per week.

Familiarity with Touchstore dispensing programme an advantage.

Candidate should be competent in prescription preparation, stock control, efficient ordering and provide a high standard of care and advice to all customers.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Technician Qualification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Duties & Responsibilites:

1. To carry out duties required for hospital compliance with FMD legislation.

2. To be involved in the management and delivery of a comprehensive, top-up service for wards and departments.

3. To manage and audit ward stock sheets and over-night log book and update as required

4. To dispense prescriptions for outpatients and staff as may be appropriate under supervision of a pharmacist.

5. To participate in the checking of cardiac resuscitation boxes/trays and to update records as appropriate.

6. To ensure that Opening and End of Day Procedures as stated in SOP, are carried out regularly

7. To rotate between pharmacy technician duties as advised by the Director of Pharmacy Services.

Please see full job descritpion for a complete list of duties & responsibilities

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

PHARSLGH25

Health and Social Care Professionals

Pharmaceutical Technician 3212

HSE

External

This job is in the HSE.

HSE Dublin and South East

• Kilkenny

St. Lukes General Hospital

HSE Dublin and South East: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, part of South Dublin

• Permanent Wholetime

Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in the management and supply of medications and other pharmaceuticals as relevant to the role.

22/09/ :00:00

TBC

Mark O Connor, Human Resources Department E: T:

'Donal Carroll, Pharmacy Executive Manager E: Tel:

The role
To assist with the provision of a high-quality pharmacy service to the hospitals, wards and departments covered by the Pharmacy Department.

The person
Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

• Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(i) The Pharmaceutical Technicians Diploma awarded by the University of Dublin.

OR
(ii) Possess a Pharmacy Technicians qualification at QQI Level 6 awarded by the Dublin Institute of Technology, Athlone Institute of Technology, Letterkenny Institute of Technology or Carlow Institute of Technology.

OR
(iii) The Pharmacy Services Certificate (NVQ Level 3) offered by the Irish Pharmaceutical Union.

OR
((iv) Are currently employed as a Pharmacy Technician in the publicly funded health service.

OR
v) A relevant qualification at least equivalent to (ii) or (iii) above.

AND

• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional knowledge and ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

For further information please see the below job specification.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties, as appropriate to the post, which may be assigned to him / her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
For Informal Enquiries contact:
Name:
Maria Randles, Pharmacy Executive Manager,Wexford General Hospital

Email:

Telephone:

For enquiries relating to the Recruitment Process contact:
Name:
Rachel Clancy, Human Resources Department, HSE Dublin and South East

Email:

Telephone:

Application Process:

• CV's will NOT be accepted***

Closing date: Tuesday 9th September 2025 @ 17:00
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Job Title, Grade Code
Pharmaceutical Technician/ Teicneoir Cógaisíochta

(Grade Code 3212)
Remuneration
The salary scale for the post is: 01/08/2025

€41,495 €3,864 ,479 ,533 ,587 ,640 ,693 ,747 ,807 ,889

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Campaign Reference
81MUH2025

ECC Reference
M3453

Closing Date
12 noon Monday 15th September 2025

Proposed Interview Date (s)
Proposed interview dates will be indicated at a later stage. Please note you may be called forward for interview at short notice
.
Taking up Appointment
A start date will be indicated at job offer stage.

Location of Post
Mayo University Hospital

There is currently one specified purpose whole time available.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for
Mayo University Hospital,
from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries
We welcome enquiries about the role.

Contact

Name & Title:
Selina Gill, Pharmacy Executive Manager, Mayo University Hospital

Tel:

Email:

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Additional Information
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Supporting you through the Recruitment Journey
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There is an eLearning programme to guide and support people in applying for roles in the HSE, from the initial application through to the interview itself.

The programme is available to existing HSE staff on HSeLanD by searching for 'Getting a Job in the HSE' and external candidates can access the modules on

Module 1 will help you recognise the main elements of HSE recruitment processes, feel confident in completing the application form in a way that puts you in the best position for getting a job, and avoid some of the common mistakes that people sometimes make in filling out an application form.

Module 2 is about the interview process, providing practical ways to prepare for an interview and help manage interview anxiety.

Finally, Module 3 gives you a chance to conduct an actual practice interview and evaluate it afterwards.

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

81MUH2025

Health and Social Care Professionals

Pharmaceutical Technician 3212

HSE

External

This job is in the HSE.

HSE West and North West

• Mayo

Mayo University Hospital

HSE West and North West: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway

• Specified Purpose Wholetime

Demonstrate your depth and breadth of experience in the area as relevant to the role

15/09/ :00:00

Proposed interview dates will be indicated at a later stage. Please note you may be called forward for interview at short notice.

We welcome enquiries about the role.

Contact

Name & Title: Selina Gill, Pharmacy Executive Manager, Mayo University Hospital

Tel:

Email:

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Technician - Basic Grade Aseptics

Department: Pharmacy

Reports to: Head of Pharmacy Services, Chief 2 Aseptic Pharmacist

Date: 2025

Overall Purpose of Job

To undertake a broad range of pharmaceutical activities, and demonstrate competence to provide a service making full use of Technician extended roles to provide excellent pharmaceutical care to the patients of Beacon Hospital

To support the Chief 2 Aseptic Pharmacist in the daily running of the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

The purchase, storage and supply of all Aseptic medicines and related items consistent with quality and value for money.

The provision of Aseptic-based services, including the provision of aseptic compounding, managing audit schedules, managing workload, stock management and supervision of junior staff.

The timely collation and input of data concerning Aseptic drug usage in the hospital, in line with departmental policy.

The performance of all duties and responsibilities in line with all Pharmacy Department procedures and protocols, as well as hospital wide procedures.

Participate in continuing education consistent with the post.

Ensure that all departmental and hospital wide Health and Safety protocols and procedures are adhered to and all areas of non-compliance are promptly addressed.

Performance of such other duties appropriate to the post, including on call and the participation in extended opening rosters including weekend opening and other such services that may from time to time be introduced by the Director of Pharmacy Services

Aseptic Services

Cover basic grade technician tasks including but not limited to:

• Monitoring and recording regular checks, on allocated isolator(s) prior to commencing work in that isolator.
• Following training, performing routine tests and validations on critical equipment
• Undertaking operator and process validations, as determined by the Quality Assurance programme in the unit.
• Producing worksheet and label documentation for chemotherapy prescriptions using pharmacy and prescribing electronic systems.
• Helping to ensure completed treatments are delivered, or collected, by appropriate ward and medical staff

Aseptic preparation of all parenteral chemotherapy drugs prepared in the unit, including clinical trials materials, in pharmaceutical isolators according to Good Manufacturing Practice, health and Safety at work, pharmaceutical guidelines relevant to aseptic dispensing and departmental and hospital procedures.

To be responsible for ensuring all records and departmental logs are filled in correctly and at the specified frequency, and to act on any "out of specification" results and report to the senior/lead pharmacists.

Assisting in the maintenance of adequate levels of drugs and equipment, by ensuring proper stock rotation and informing senior technicians when stock levels are unusually low and performing stock check process on a daily basis.

To be responsible for ensuring that the required environmental monitoring is carried out in the allocated units and that microbial plates are labelled and sent for incubation in a timely manner.

To supervise and organise the work of rotational technicians and ensure that they are aware of the daily plans and what is expected of them.

Maintaining records and documentation of activities, by completing worksheets, isolator and equipment records and any other documentation appropriately.

Assisting with the maintenance of documentation systems in the Unit, including filing and archiving documentation.

Assisting in compiling workload statistics and other management information as required.

Operating the Unit equipment in accordance with departmental procedures.

Attendance at such courses and meetings as required in the interests of the service and your professional development.

Dispensary:

• Process orders delivered to the Pharmacy Department in accordance with procedures and documentation requirements and having regard to special requirements such as maintenance of cold chain and handling of cytotoxic products.
• Responds appropriately to the Hospital's capacity pressures and escalates any issues to the appropriate manager. The purchase, storage and supply of all medications consistent with quality and value for money and in line with agreed levels and frequencies. Ensure accurate charging of medications.
• Report shortages to the Senior Purchasing Technician in a timely manner.
• Ensure that Pharmacy shelves are neat, tidy and fully stacked and that stock is rotated.
• Carry out stock checks as required.
• Processing of returns from wards and destroy of pharmaceuticals as required, in line with hospital policy.
• Record and respond to telephone calls and messages.

Training and Development

• Participates in in-service training and continuing education programmes within the department and Hospital.
• Assists in the training of pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacy students, undergraduate pharmacy students, student pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training of new Pharmacy technician and support staff, for all Aseptic services-based roles
• Participates in the training of hospital staff in pharmacy-related topics as necessary

Information Technology

Competent in the use of the hospital-wide Clinical Information Systems.

Quality

• Participate in the JCI Accreditation and adherence to standards and hospital-wide quality management programmes.
• Ensure that the medication use process is measured, analysed and optimised by undertaking relevant pharmacy audits.
• Participate in dispensary-based policy formation and the development of pharmaceutical services.
• Reports all medication incidents in a timely fashion, via the approved reporting system and participates in any remedial actions that are designated the responsibility of the pharmacy department.

Flexibility

• The above indicates the main duties of the post, which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service.
• This post requires a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Possess a Pharmaceutical Technician diploma

Experience

Essential:

Aseptic compounding experience

Desirable:

Working or technical knowledge of new technologies including automation

Skills & Abilities

Essential:

Participate in the pharmaceutical service as part of a punctual, dedicated and professional team.

Create, promote and maintain open communications and healthy working relationships.

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others

Contribute to the improvement of services

Desirable:

Experience in training.

Personal Competencies

Is self-motivated and committed towards quality service provision.

Has an inherent person-centred philosophy which is respectful and assertive towards clients, staff and other contacts.

Enjoys working as part of a team.

Is honest and trustworthy.

Is accurate.

Is computer literate.

Can motivate others

Can motivate others.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.

Campaign Reference
Number & Job Title:
Temporary Pharmaceutical Technician (Teicneoir Cógaisíochta), Staff Grade

G10068

Grade Code:
3212

County:
Galway

Hse Area:
HSE West & North West

Staff Category:
Health & Social Care Professionals

Closing Date
10:00am on 21st August 2025

Contract Type:
Specified Purpose Contract, whole time

Internal/External:
External

Proposed Interview Dates:
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one week's notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.

Informal Enquiries:
Mr John Given, Pharmacy Executive Manager 3, GUH

Tel:

Email:

Location Details:
Initial assignment to the Pharmacy Department, Galway University Hospitals

There is currently one vacancy available :

• Specified Purpose, whole time post available immediately until 22/11/2025.

A
supplementary panel
may be formed as a result of this campaign for Pharmaceutical Technician, Staff Grade, GUH from which current and future, permanent & specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Application Details
Only fully completed application forms submitted via Rezoomo by the closing date and time will be accepted. No exceptions will be made.
Post Specific Related Information
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