An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Pharmacist to join the pharmacy team at Mayo University Hospital. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective pharmaceutical care within an acute hospital setting, supporting multidisciplinary teams and contributing to service development.
Table of Contents
This competition is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide senior-level clinical pharmacy services to patients and clinical teams
• Contribute to medication safety, governance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior pharmacy staff and students
• Participate in the development and implementation of pharmacy policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
• Support audit, research, and service evaluation activities
• Ensure compliance with professional, legislative, and HSE standards
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)
• Significant post-registration experience working in a hospital pharmacy
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience relevant to a senior pharmacist role
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational abilities
• Experience in supervising staff is highly desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Senior Pharmacist (Grade 3239) consolidated pay scales (effective August 2025)
• Incremental salary progression in accordance with public sector pay policy
• Full-time, wholetime hours
• Access to public service pension scheme
• Annual leave and sick leave in line with HSE terms and conditions
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Mayo University Hospital, a key acute hospital serving the West and North West region. The hospital provides a wide range of medical and surgical services and is part of the HSE West and North West health region.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online via the official recruitment portal
Informal Enquiries:
Selina Gill, Pharmacy Executive Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 094 9042197
Last Day to Apply: 27 January 2026 at 12:00
