An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Department at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. This is a key clinical role within an acute hospital setting, offering the chance to contribute to high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care while supporting service development and mentoring junior staff.
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This campaign is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants, and a panel may be formed to fill current and future vacancies at Connolly Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide advanced clinical pharmacy services to patients within the acute hospital setting
• Support and supervise junior pharmacists, interns, and pharmacy technicians
• Contribute to medicines management, safety initiatives, and clinical governance
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical teams and ward-based services
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, professional standards, and legislation
• Assist in service planning, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in on-call and extended pharmacy services as required
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration as a Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)
• Significant post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy
• Demonstrated competence in clinical pharmacy practice
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff is highly desirable
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Senior Pharmacist (Grade 3239) pay scales
• Pay scales are aligned with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (effective 1 August 2025)
• Pension scheme, annual leave, sick leave, and public sector benefits apply
• Opportunities for continued professional development and training
• Part-time and wholetime working patterns available
Location & Employer Information
Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown is a major acute hospital serving Dublin North and surrounding regions. The hospital provides a wide range of medical and surgical services and plays a vital role within the HSE Dublin and North East health region.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s public health service provider, offering structured career pathways, job security, and a strong focus on professional development.
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Application Details
• Closing Date: 14 January 2026 at 12:00 PM
Informal Enquiries:
Colm Devine, Pharmacist Executive Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01 646 6010
Recruitment Queries:
Email: [email protected]
