Job title: Community Pharmacist
Location: Beaumont D9 — full-time . Start date 3rd November 2025.
Reporting to: Owner
Role summary
We are seeking a professional, patient-focused Community Pharmacist to join our Dublin pharmacy team. You will provide safe, effective dispensing and clinical services, deliver high-quality patient counselling, support medicines management, and ensure full compliance with Irish pharmacy law and professional standards. This role suits a pharmacist who is confident working independently, supportive of a multidisciplinary team, and committed to excellent customer care.
Key responsibilities
- Dispense prescriptions accurately and safely; check prescriptions for appropriateness and legality
- Provide patient counselling on prescribed medicines, OTC products, and self-care
- Deliver and document clinical services (e.g., flu and covid19 vaccinations, medication reviews/MURs, blood pressure checks)
- Supervise and mentor pharmacy technicians and other staff; maintain pharmacist staffing rotas as required
- Maintain full compliance with the Pharmacy Act, PSI standards, HPRA reporting requirements and Misuse of Drugs legislation
- Manage stock, ordering and inventory control; ensure cold chain integrity for temperature-sensitive medications
- Handle controlled drugs safely and maintain accurate records
- Support pharmacy business operations: POS, payment reconciliations, and customer service
- Participate in audits, quality improvement, and CPD activities
- Liaise with prescribers, clinics and care teams to resolve medication queries and support continuity of care
- Maintain accurate patient records and privacy and confidentiality in line with GDPR
Essential qualifications and requirements
- Qualified pharmacist registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) and eligible to practise in Ireland
- Current professional indemnity cover (or employed arrangement where employer provides)
- A minimum of 1–2 years’ community pharmacy experience (recent experience in a community setting preferred) . Would be ideal for a newly qualified pharmacist to gain invaluable experience in a family owned independent pharmacy .
- Strong knowledge of Irish medicines legislation, dispensing procedures and controlled drugs regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English
- Good IT skills; experience with pharmacy management systems and electronic prescription processes
- Right to work in Ireland; Garda vetting if required by employer
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications or additional training (e.g., clinical pharmacy, vaccinations)
- Experience delivering enhanced pharmacy services.
- Management or supervising experience
Skills and attributes
- Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
- Patient-centred and empathetic approach
- Ability to prioritise in a busy environment and manage time effectively
- Team player with leadership capability
- Problem-solving mindset and commitment to continuous professional development
Working conditions and hours
- Full-time (40 hours/week) ; weekend and evening rota required
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary reflecting Dublin market and experience (indicative range: €65,000–€85,000 per annum; final offer dependent on experience and qualifications)
- Benefits may include pension contribution, paid annual leave, sick pay, employee discount, professional registration fees
- Support for additional training and career progression where appropriate
How to apply
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and registration details . Include your PSI registration number and earliest available start date. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and asked to provide references and proof of registration.
Equal opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €65,000.00-€85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Licence/Certification:

• Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland Registration (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details