Uniphar

Outsourced pharmaceutical, medtech, and supply-chain services

Relief Pharmacist

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCork, IrelandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Strictly observe statutory regulations relating to the supply of medical products under the Pharmacy Act 2007.
Maintain the community pharmacy to a proper professional standard.
Participate where appropriate in health-promotion programs and implement pharmaceutical care.
Participate in continuing education programs to support ongoing professional development.
Implement policies and procedures introduced by Allcare Pharmacy and its standard operating procedures.
Maintain proper stock control and ensure correct receipt and documentation of dispensary goods and services.
Be responsible, in conjunction with the pharmacy manager, for the security of stock, property, and keys and for the safety of staff and customers.
Observe the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure staff adhere to them.
Keep business details confidential and do not disclose them outside the company without prior approval.
Ensure procedures for Department of Health schemes, including DPS, LTI, and GMS, are completed, kept up to date, submitted correctly at month-end, and reconciled for payment according to company procedures.
Support the pharmacy manager in maintaining store retail standards and practices, including category management, merchandising, and stock control.
Keep up to date with legislation changes and Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland practice guidance.
One to two years of pharmacist experience is highly advantageous.
Membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland is required.
Be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks accurately in a busy environment.
Work independently on one's own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Maintain the community pharmacy and dispensary to professional and regulatory standards.
Participate in health-promotion programs and implement pharmaceutical care where appropriate.
Maintain dispensary stock control and documentation, and carry out applicable Department of Health scheme procedures and reconciliations.
Support the pharmacy manager in maintaining retail standards, category management, merchandising, and stock control.
Help ensure the security of pharmacy stock, property, and keys and the safety of staff and customers.
Comply with company policies, standard operating procedures, confidentiality requirements, and health and safety requirements.
Keep current with legislation and Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland practice guidance.
Participate in continuing education and ongoing professional development.

Desired Qualifications

One to two years of experience as a pharmacist is highly advantageous.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Relief Pharmacist to join the team in our pharmacies throughout the Cork City area.

This is a permanent position with the store's opening hours operating between Monday to Friday, 2 Saturdays a month and 1 Sunday a month.

You will be supported by an Area Manager and a rostering team.

What we offer:

Reimbursement PSI fees annually
Funding of vaccination training.
A Pension Scheme with a company contribution of up to 7% of the annual salary
CPD hours allowance annually
Premium Rate on Sunday Shifts (1.5 x Normal Rate)
Refer a Friend Policy for eligible roles (Up to 2000 euros)
Employee Assistance Programme with Spectrum Life Wellbeing Platform
Relief - mileage coverage outside of base store

Requirements:

Strictly observe statutory regulations relating to the supply of medical products as per the Pharmacy Act 2007.
To maintain the community pharmacy to a proper professional standard.
To be involved where appropriate in programs of Health Promotion and the implementation of Pharmaceutical Care.
To partake in Continuing Education Programs to enhance continuous professional development.
To implement policies and procedures as introduced by Allcare Pharmacy and standard operating procedures.
To ensure that proper stock control is maintained and the correct receipt and documentation of all goods and services is upheld pertaining to the dispensary.
To be responsible for the security of all stock, property, keys and the safety of all staff and customers in conjunction with the pharmacy Manager
To observe the details as laid down in the Health and Safety of Work Act and that all staff adhere to the details.
To ensure that details of the business are confidential and not divulged to persons outside the company without prior approval from Allcare Pharmacy.
Ensure that the proper procedure for the various Department of Health Schemes e.g. DPS, LTI, GMS is carried out and that they are kept up to date, submitted properly at the end of each month and payment is reconciled as set down by Company Procedures.
To support the pharmacy manager in ensuring store retail standards and practices are in place and maintained, including: Category Management, Merchandising and Stock Control.
To keep up to date with all changes to legislation and P.S.I. Practice guidance.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required

1-2 years as a Pharmacist is highly advantageous
Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication, Interpersonal and leadership skills
Highly organized with a proven ability to work on multiple tasks accurately in a busy environment
The ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team is essential

If you would be interested in being considered for current or future vacancies within a Pharmacist role, please apply or declare your interest to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Danielle Gillen at [email protected]

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About the Company

Uniphar

Outsourced pharmaceutical, medtech, and supply-chain services

Uniphar is a diversified healthcare services provider offering outsourced services to pharmaceutical, medtech, and biotech manufacturers across three divisions: Uniphar Pharma, Uniphar Medtech, and Uniphar Supply Chain + Retail. Uniphar Pharma covers the drug lifecycle from development to commercialization, including sourcing hard-to-find medicines and supporting biotech launches globally. Uniphar Medtech provides outsourced sales, marketing, and distribution for medical devices; Supply Chain + Retail handles pre-wholesale/wholesale distribution and runs pharmacy brands like Allcare, Hickey's, and McCauley. It competes by leveraging a global infrastructure, a diversified services portfolio, and growth through acquisitions and high-tech distribution hubs to reach patients in over 180 countries and streamline supply chains so medicines are more accessible worldwide.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1994

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