University Hospital Limerick is seeking an experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Technician to join its pharmacy services team on a permanent part-time basis. This role plays a vital part in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality medication management within an acute hospital setting. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to service improvement initiatives within the HSE Mid West region.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality dispensary services in line with hospital and HSE standards
• Support medication management processes across clinical services
• Contribute to pharmaceutical procurement and stock control activities
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audit processes
• Ensure compliance with medicines governance and safety requirements
• Support and mentor junior pharmacy staff as appropriate
• Maintain accurate documentation and records
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Recognised qualification as a Pharmaceutical Technician
• Registration with the appropriate professional body (where applicable)
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in hospital dispensary services
• Proven experience in medication management and pharmaceutical procurement
• Experience contributing to audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Pharmaceutical Technician – Senior (3021)
• Salary: In line with HSE consolidated salary scales (on application)
• Contract Type: Permanent, part-time
• Benefits include public service pension scheme, annual leave entitlements, paid sick leave, and access to ongoing professional development
• Working arrangements aligned with acute hospital pharmacy services
Location & Employer Information
• Location: University Hospital Limerick, County Limerick
• Employer: Health Service Executive – HSE Mid West
• The role is based within a major acute teaching hospital serving Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare
• This position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants
Application Details
• Reference Number: HSEMW00126
• Recruiter: HSE Mid West – Limerick, Tipperary and Clare
• Informal Enquiries:
• Ms. Anne Harnett, Pharmacist Executive Manager III
• Email: anne.harnett1@hse.ie
• Tel: 061 482089
• Recruitment Process Enquiries: UHLRecruitment@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 22 January 2026 at 12:00
