Support Pharmacist - Clonmel

Role overview

An opportunity is available for a Support Pharmacist to become part of the team at McCauley Poppyfields Pharmacy in Clonmel. This is a permanent position averaging 36 hours per week.

Store hours

The pharmacy operates the following opening schedule: Monday to Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Team structure

The current store team includes a Store Manager, an Assistant Store Manager, one Supervising Pharmacist, one Relief Pharmacist, two Technicians, and seven Healthcare Advisors.

Key responsibilities

The Support Pharmacist will oversee the day-to-day operation of the dispensary and hold overall accountability for several core store functions. This includes stock management activities such as purchasing, ordering, merchandising, date checks, and stock counts. The role also carries responsibility for ensuring controlled drugs requirements are followed without exception, as well as maintaining pharmacy presentation standards.

What the role offers

Benefits include annual reimbursement of PSI fees, support for vaccination training, a pension scheme with company contributions of up to 7% of annual salary, yearly CPD hours allowance, Sunday shift premium pay at 1.5 times the normal rate, an employee referral reward of up to €2,000 for eligible roles, access to an Employee Assistance Programme through the Spectrum Life wellbeing platform, and mileage coverage for relief work outside the base store.

Requirements

Applicants must hold PSI registration and a degree in Pharmacy. The role also calls for someone who can stay effective under pressure, manage multiple tasks at once, work independently, contribute to business growth within the dispensary and store, communicate well with different personalities, and consistently promote high standards of customer service.

Additional information

Anyone who would like to be considered for this or future pharmacist openings may apply or share their interest with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Danielle Gillen.