Senior Pharmaceutical Technician

Purpose of the Role

The post holder will deliver a medicines preparation service at ward level, including the maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), worksheets and training material for pharmacy technicians involved in the service alongside nursing staff.

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed applications for the post, possess

• Pharmaceutical Technicians Diploma awarded by the University of Dublin, Trinity College

or

• Pharmacy Technician qualification at QQI level 6 awarded by Dublin Institute of Technology, Athlone Institute of Technology or Carlow Institute of Technology

or

• Pharmacy Services Certificate NVQ level 3 offered by Irish Pharmacy union

or

• Be currently employed as a pharmacy technician in the publicly funded Irish health system

or

• A relevant qualification at least equivalent to (ii) or (iii) above

and

• at least three years’ satisfactory post qualification experience

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applicants will be shortlisted based on information supplied in the CV and covering letter submitted. Applications for this post must be accompanied by a covering letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Tuesday the 13th of January 2025 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries, please contact ciara.gill@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact: E: rachel.sheridan@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026.

• March 9th, 2026
• April 13th, 2026