This Senior Pharmaceutical Technician role offers an opportunity to contribute to the safe, efficient management of medicines within hospital and community services across Dublin North. The post plays a key role in supporting the Hospital Medicines Management System (HMMS) and multidisciplinary teams within the health service.
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Job Overview
This is a specified purpose, whole-time position supporting medicines governance, supply, and systems management within HMMS. The role contributes directly to patient safety, compliance, and service efficiency across healthcare settings in Dublin North.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the operation and development of the Hospital Medicines Management System (HMMS)
• Assist pharmacists with medicines procurement, storage, distribution, and reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement, and medicines safety initiatives
• Maintain accurate electronic and manual medicines records
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior pharmaceutical technical staff
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community services
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Eligible for appointment at Pharmaceutical Technician – Senior (Grade 3021)
• Relevant recognised qualification in pharmaceutical technology
• Significant post-qualification experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
• Strong knowledge of medicines management systems and governance
• Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Senior Pharmaceutical Technician pay scales (effective 1 August 2025)
• Public service pension scheme
• Annual leave and public sector benefits
• Full-time, specified purpose contract
• Salary progression subject to HSE consolidated pay scales
Location & Employer Information
• Location: Dublin North
• Health Region: HSE Dublin and North East
• Employer: HSE Dublin and North East
• The role supports services across North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan
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Application Details
• Application platform: Rezoomo
• Job Specification and Additional Campaign Information must be reviewed before applying
• Informal enquiries:
– Bláithín Cotter, Chief II Pharmacist
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 087 332 5540
– Recruitment process enquiries: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 12 January 2026 at 12:00
