Reference: 109MUH2025
Employer: HSE (Health Service Executive)
Location: Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Contract: Specified Purpose, Wholetime
Closing Date: 30 December 2025 (12:00 PM)
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Job Overview
Mayo University Hospital is seeking an experienced Senior Pharmacist to join its hospital pharmacy service. This is a key clinical role within the HSE, offering the opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care, service development, and multidisciplinary collaboration in a busy acute hospital setting.
This Senior Pharmacist Mayo University Hospital position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and is ideal for candidates with significant hospital pharmacy experience looking to progress their professional career.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide a high-quality clinical pharmacy service within the hospital
• Support safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior pharmacy staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical teams and ward rounds
• Contribute to medication safety initiatives and audit activities
• Assist in the development and implementation of pharmacy policies
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and professional standards
• Participate in service planning and quality improvement initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Qualification as a Pharmacist recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)
• Current registration with the PSI
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience working in a hospital pharmacy
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience in supervising or supporting pharmacy staff (desirable)
• Commitment to continuous professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales for Senior Pharmacist (Grade 3239)
• Incremental public service pay scale (effective 1 August 2025)
• Pension scheme and public service benefits
• Annual leave and paid public holidays
• Access to professional training and development
• Wholetime hours (in accordance with HSE terms and conditions)
Location & Employer Information
Mayo University Hospital is a major acute teaching hospital serving the West of Ireland and is part of the HSE West and North West health region. The hospital provides a wide range of medical and surgical services and plays a vital role in delivering patient-centred care across the region.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national public health service, offering stable employment, structured career progression, and excellent professional development opportunities.
Application Details
• Closing date: 30 December 2025 at 12:00 PM
• Informal enquiries:
Selina Gill
Pharmacy Executive Manager
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 094 9042197





