The Chief II Pharmacist Limerick position offers an exciting leadership opportunity within Cancer Services at University Hospital Limerick. This specified purpose, whole-time role provides senior-level clinical and operational oversight within HSE Mid West Acute Services.
This is a high-impact post suited to an experienced pharmacist ready to lead service development, enhance patient safety, and support multidisciplinary cancer care delivery in a major acute hospital setting.
Job Overview
The Chief II Pharmacist will play a key leadership role within Cancer Services at University Hospital Limerick (UHL). The successful candidate will provide expert clinical guidance, oversee pharmacy service delivery within the specialist area, and support governance, quality improvement, and service innovation.
This campaign will be used to fill one specified purpose whole-time vacancy only. No panel will be formed following this recruitment process.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and clinical oversight within Cancer Services pharmacy operations
- Lead and manage pharmacy staff within the specialist service area
- Ensure safe, effective and evidence-based medication management practices
- Support service development initiatives and quality improvement programmes
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams to optimise patient outcomes
- Ensure compliance with national policies, governance standards and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to workforce planning, training and professional development
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration as a Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)
- Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience at senior level
- Extensive knowledge of oncology pharmacy practice and cancer services (desirable)
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to lead service improvement initiatives
- Commitment to clinical governance and patient safety standards
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with the HSE Chief II Pharmacist (Grade Code 3271) pay scale
- Public sector terms and conditions in line with Department of Health Circular 1/2025
- Specified Purpose, Whole-Time contract
- Access to public service pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement in accordance with HSE policy
- Opportunities for continued professional development
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in University Hospital Limerick, part of HSE Mid West Acute Services, serving the counties of Limerick, Tipperary and Clare. The hospital is a major acute teaching facility providing specialist and tertiary services across the region.
The position falls under the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare system, delivering essential hospital and community services nationwide.
Application Details
This opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
- Reference: HSEMW06726
- Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
- Grade: Pharmacist – Chief II (Grade Code 3271)
- Contract Type: Specified Purpose Wholetime
- Location: HSE Mid West – University Hospital Limerick
- Recruiter: HSE Mid West: Limerick, Tipperary and Clare
External Application Link:
Apply via Rezoomo
Informal Enquiries:
Anne Harnett, Pharmacist Executive Manager, HSE Mid West Acute Services
Email: anne.harnett1@hse.ie
Phone: 061 482089
For recruitment process queries, contact: UHLRecruitment@hse.ie
Interview Information:
Candidates will normally receive at least one week’s notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Last Day to Apply: 01 April 2026, 12:00 PM
