University Hospital Limerick is seeking a Staff Grade Pharmacist to join its Pharmacy Department, supporting services across UHL, University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL) and Croom Orthopaedic Hospital. This is a permanent whole-time role within the Health Service Executive (HSE) Mid West region.
Reference: HSEMW27925
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy services across UHL, UMHL and Croom
• Provide medication review, optimisation and therapeutic advice to multidisciplinary teams
• Support safe and effective medication management systems
• Contribute to governance, policy development and audit activities
• Participate in dispensary, aseptic services and clinical rotations as required
• Promote adherence to HSE medicines management standards
• Support education and training of pharmacy staff and students
• Engage in service development and quality improvement initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Professional qualification in Pharmacy accredited by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the PSI
• Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Ability to work across a fast-paced acute hospital network
• Experience in hospital pharmacy (desirable but not essential)
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Contract type: Permanent, whole-time
• Grade: Pharmacist (Staff Grade – Code 3247)
• Salary in accordance with the HSE Consolidated Pay Scales (effective 1 August 2025)
• Access to HSE pension scheme, annual leave, training supports and career progression pathways
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Hospital Limerick (UHL), serving the wider Mid West region including Limerick, Clare and Tipperary.
The hiring organisation is the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s national public health service.
UHL provides tertiary, emergency and specialist services to a diverse patient population and offers pharmacists significant exposure to acute clinical practice.
Application Details
Apply online:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/89668/
Closing date: 18 December 2025 at 12:00 (noon)
Recruitment enquiries: UHLRecruitment@hse.ie
Informal enquiries:
Ms Anne Harnett, Pharmacist Executive Manager III
anne.harnett1@hse.ie | 061-482089
