Pharmaceutical Technician

Pharmaceutical Technician

• 1.0 WTE (35 hours)
• Indefinite duration contract
• H.S.E. funded
• Based in Harold’s Cross & Blackrock

The successful candidate will work within the pharmacy team to ensure the safe, efficient and effective provision of pharmacy services for residents and patients across both the Harold’s Cross and the Blackrock sites of OLH&CS. To work within the pharmacy team to assist in the ongoing development of a quality, patient-centred pharmacy service, including systems for use of patient’s own medicines and also the development of pharmacy technician-led preparation of intravenous biologic medicines.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications:

• The Pharmaceutical Technician Diploma awarded by University of Dublin

OR

• A Pharmacy Technicians course awarded at QQI Level 6 awarded by the Dublin, Athlone, Letterkenny or Carlow Institute of Technology

OR

• The Pharmacy Services Certificate (NVQ Level 3) offered by the Irish Pharmaceutical Union

OR

• A relevant qualification equivalent to the above

Experience:

• Experience of working in a busy pharmacy dispensary
• Competent and confident IT skills – Cliniscript or Similar Software, Microsoft Word and e-mail use.

Desirable Requirements

Qualifications:

• Completion of further study days, courses or qualifications in pharmaceutical technician practice or related healthcare.
• A full driver’s licence and access to own car is desirable.

Experience:

• Experience in hospital or hospice pharmacy practice is highly desirable.
• An awareness of and an interest in the extended role of the Pharmaceutical Technician in the hospital setting.

Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome. Please contact Ciarán McAdam | Chief II Pharmacist | 01 406 8768 | cmcadam@olh.ie

A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | hr@olh.ie

Latest date for receipt of applications is 12 pm (noon) on Tuesday 10thMarch 2026

Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.