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Senior Hospital Pharmacist - Drogheda, Co. Louth

Our lady of Lourdes Hospital, Louth

Clarity are recruiting a Senior Hospital Pharmacist in Drogheda, Co. Louth

What you need to know:

  • This is a temporary full-time role (4-month contract) with the possibility of extension.
  • Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm (35 hours/week).
  • While full-time candidates are preferred, those seeking part-time hours may also be considered.
  • The hospital is a 500-bed Model 3 acute care facility with a large catchment area serving over 300,000 people in the North East.
  • Salary and terms are aligned with HSE pay scales.


What you'll be doing:

  • Participate in the delivery of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service – including medication reconciliation, patient education, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Oversee and assist in the efficient running of the hospital dispensary, including procurement, storage, and supply of medications.
  • Supervise day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department, including liaising with nursing and medical teams.
  • Participate in the implementation and use of electronic prescribing and automated dispensing systems.
  • Contribute to staff management, training, and ongoing quality improvement projects within the pharmacy department.
  • Be actively involved in education, research, and service development.


What we desire:

  • Strong clinical knowledge and a passion for optimising patient care.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated management capabilities and an interest in service development.


What we require:

  • Must be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) or eligible to register.
  • Minimum of three years post-registration hospital experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) required for the role.
  • Candidates must meet the HSE Senior Pharmacist eligibility criteria, available here:
  • Eligibility Criteria – HSE


All applications are handled with strict confidentiality.

For more information or support with your CV, please contact gary@clarityrecruitment.ie.
 

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