Galway University Hospitals is seeking applications for the permanent wholetime position of Pharmacist, Advanced Specialist in Pharmacotherapy (Cogaiseora Ardleibheil Speisialtoir). This senior specialist pharmacy role offers an opportunity to contribute to advanced clinical decision-making, optimise medication management, and support high-quality patient care across multidisciplinary healthcare settings in Galway.
The successful candidate will play a key role in pharmacotherapy services within Galway University Hospitals, supporting complex medication reviews, specialist therapeutics, and collaborative clinical care pathways. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacist looking to advance their career within a leading acute hospital environment in the HSE West and North West region.
Reference: G11144
Job Overview
This Advanced Specialist Pharmacist role focuses on delivering expert pharmacotherapy services within Galway University Hospitals. The position involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support evidence-based prescribing, medication safety, and improved patient outcomes across a broad range of clinical specialties.
The role is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and is based within the HSE West and North West health region. The successful candidate will contribute to specialist clinical pharmacy services while supporting innovation and excellence in patient-centred pharmaceutical care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced specialist pharmacotherapy expertise within Galway University Hospitals.
- Conduct complex medication reviews and support optimisation of therapeutic treatment plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams on patient management and clinical decision-making.
- Support medication safety initiatives and promote best practice prescribing standards.
- Deliver specialist pharmaceutical advice relating to chronic disease management and high-risk medicines.
- Participate in clinical audits, service development initiatives, and quality improvement programmes.
- Support education, training, and mentoring within pharmacy and clinical teams.
- Maintain professional standards in line with regulatory and HSE requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Be registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
- Demonstrate significant post-qualification experience in pharmacotherapy practice.
- Proven experience in advanced clinical decision-making and complex medication review.
- Strong multidisciplinary collaboration and communication skills.
- Experience in specialist therapeutic areas including chronic disease management, polypharmacy, or high-risk medicines is desirable.
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and patient-centred care skills.
- Ability to contribute to service improvement and clinical governance initiatives.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Pharmacist – Advanced Specialist 3250 pay scale. This is a permanent wholetime role offering competitive pay, public sector employment benefits, annual leave entitlements, pension scheme access, and opportunities for continued professional development within the HSE.
The successful candidate will work within a progressive acute hospital environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and collaborative patient care.
Location & Employer Information
This Pharmacist Advanced Specialist role is based at Galway University Hospitals (Ospidéil na hOllscoile, Gaillimh) in County Galway. Galway University Hospitals is a major acute hospital group providing a broad range of specialist and tertiary healthcare services across the region.
The role sits within HSE West and North West, supporting healthcare delivery across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway. Pharmacists working in this environment contribute directly to improving patient outcomes and advancing integrated clinical care services.
Application Details
Applications for this Pharmacist Advanced Specialist in Pharmacotherapy position must be submitted online through the official recruitment portal.
Apply online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/97187/
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be directed to John Given at John.Given@hse.ie
Recruitment process enquiries can be sent to Recruit.GUH@hse.ie
Proposed interview date: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally receive at least one week’s notice, although timelines may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Last Day to Apply: 04 June 2026 at 10:00 AM
