At the Galway Clinic applications are invited for the position of:
Pharmacist (14 hours pw)
Job Purpose:
The above post has become available at the Galway Clinic. The post holder is accountable, responsible and has authority as appropriate to their role for delivering a quality service and ensuring patient safety. The post holder will be responsible for the development, management, coordination and delivery of a pharmacy service in conjunction with the Pharmacy team.
This role is available on a temporary basis until June 2026.
The role:
To carry out a clinical review of medication orders prescribed in the hospital and dispense medications to inpatients and outpatients in line with Galway Clinic hospital medication policies.
To provide clinical medication advice to patients and healthcare professionals.
To participate in the teaching and training (including in-service training) of students and staff as may be required.
To advise medical staff on pharmaceutical issues as may arise within the Service.
To participate on appropriate committees if required.
To ensure that the needs of service users and professional staff are being adequately met by the pharmaceutical service provided.
Maintaining good working relationships with colleagues within the Service.
Maintaining a high standard of work performance, appearance, attendance and punctuality at all times.
Ensuring the highest standards of confidentiality are maintained at all times in relation to areas of work.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Participation in weekend rota
To participate, if required, in the chemotherapy service provided by pharmacy department to oncology patients, to include the compounding of chemotherapy, clinical checking of chemotherapy prescriptions, dispensing of chemotherapy, stock counting, billing and any other duties that may be required in the pharmacy chemotherapy compounding unit.
The Candidate:
BSc (Pharm)/ M Pharm & registration with the PSI
Hospital experience is desired but not essential
Have proven Clinical, Leadership, Managerial & Customer Care skills
Ability to work comfortably in multi-disciplinary teams.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 5pm
To apply, please refer to
Informal enquiries to: Mairead Cullen, Chief Pharmacist,
Blackrock Health at The Galway Clinic is an equal opportunities employer