Applications are now invited for the following position:
Basic Grade Pharmacist
(0.6wte, 3 days a week, Part time, Specified Purpose contract-min. 6 months)
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is seeking a Basic Grade Pharmacist to join our friendly team and gain experience in Hospital Pharmacy.
- SPMHS Pharmacy Department has a clinically focussed Pharmacist Team
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Our Dispensary is mainly Technician-led with Accuracy Checking Technicians
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The service is Monday-Friday 9-5pm and we close for lunch hour
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This post will be 21 hours per week: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9am–5pm
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SPMHS has electronic prescribing and records which facilitates remote/hybrid working arrangements for pharmacists where applicable. Note: this role is dispensary based and will not include remote/hybrid working
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Basic Grade/new to MH Pharmacists will get both experiential and formal online learning in various aspects of mental health including older adult, CAMHS, substance misuse, and general adult
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As part of SPMHS commitment to staff education and training, funding for additional training may be offered to the successful candidate subject to manager approval
Applicants for this position must:
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Have a degree in Pharmacy
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Be registered, or eligible for registration, as a pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland
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Some proven clinical knowledge in the field and willing to develop the same
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Post registration hospital pharmacist experience (desirable)
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Experience of working in the field of psychiatry (desirable)
Informal Enquiries only to:
Ciara Ni Dhubhlaing, Chief I Pharmacist
Tel: (01) 2493261
Email:
[email protected] (APPLICATIONS SHOULD
NOT BE MADE TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS)
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Applications in the form of covering letter and Curriculum Vitae, clearly stating the post being applied for should be uploaded as one document by end of day on
Sunday, 7th June 2026.
Please note interviews for this post are planned for the week of 15th June 2026.
Panels may be formed from which future positions may be filledSt Patrick's Mental Health Services is an equal opportunities employer
Please note that while we seldom work with recruitment agencies, on the rare occasions we specify that we will accept CVs from recruitment agencies, it is only from those who engage in ethical practice. We do not expect recruitment agencies to charge candidates for placements, and do not condone this behaviour as it is not accepted practice.
Job Description
About the organisation
St Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) is Ireland's largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality mental healthcare, to promoting mental health awareness, and to advocating for the rights of those experiencing mental health difficulties.
We employ over 700 staff across our services. We hold our staff in high esteem and regard them as our most important asset, enabling us to fulfil our mission. We strive to create and maintain a forward-looking environment where our staff can be innovative and experience satisfaction in their work. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing development of our staff.
SPMHS core values
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Human Rights – supporting dignity, choice and voice
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Quality Care – excellence in service delivery and collaboration
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Innovation – encouraging improvement and new ideas
The role
Basic Grade Pharmacist
Part time 0.6WTE, Specified Purpose Contract – minimum 6 months
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services seeks a Part time, Basic Grade Pharmacist to work as a member of the pharmacy team in St Patrick’s Mental Health Services to ensure a high-quality service.
The Basic Grade Pharmacist will report to the Chief Pharmacist.
The standard working week applying to the post is 21 hours per week, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9am - 5pm.
The benefits
By joining us, you become part of Ireland’s largest independent, not-for-profit mental health service provider, bringing lots of opportunities for your career. We offer you many employee benefits, including:
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A competitive salary range: €49,913 - €79,961, pro rata
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27 days annual leave, pro rata
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Pension scheme
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Ongoing training
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Paid study leave and funding for further education
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Support for career advancement and professional development
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Subsidised canteen and onsite gym
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Central locations
- Bike to Work and TaxSaver Commuter Ticket schemes
Location
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS), incorporating St Patrick’s University Hospital, James’s Street, Dublin 8; St Patrick’s Hospital, Lucan; Willow Grove Adolescent Unit, James’s Street, Dublin 8; and the Dean Clinics.
Responsibilities-
Supervising pharmacy technician staff and ensuring legislation is met when supplying or dispensing medicines
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Providing guidance/advice with regards to the procurement of medicines
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Advising medical and nursing staff on the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines, encouraging, and facilitating the prescription and use of generic medicines when possible
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Maintaining the confidentiality of service users and staff members at all times
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Providing service user and staff education about medicines
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Maintaining approved standards of quality at pharmacy and ward level
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Referring to and complying with legal, transit and security requirements, as well as those of physical and chemical stability in the economical purchase, storage, supply, and disposal of medicines
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Maintaining records of adherence to standards required in the purchasing, quality control, compounding and dispensing of drugs/pharmaceuticals in an area which is secure and accessible by authorised personnel only
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Fostering open lines of communication both within the department and with other departments in the hospital
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Undertaking continuous education to ensure knowledge of and familiarity with new developments/methods related to the medical field
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties. The person appointed may be required to perform other duties as appropriate which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the position. The person appointed will be assigned specific targets in terms of tasks and revenue.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or experience
Candidates must:-
Have a degree in Pharmacy
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Be registered, or eligible for registration, as a pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland
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Post registration hospital pharmacist experience (desirable)
- Experience of working in the field of psychiatry (desirable)
Professional Knowledge-
Proven clinical knowledge in the field and willing to develop the same
Competencies and skills-
Reliability
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Flexibility
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Ability to make sound clinical and professional decisions
- Ability to work as a member of a team or independently
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Self-motivated & able to use own initiative
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Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise
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Excellent communication skills
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Recognise responsibility and accountability
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Positively influence individuals and the organisation
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Work to develop and maintain relationships (pharmacy and inter-professional)
Please note: All above criteria are essential unless otherwise specified
Terms and Conditions
Tenure: Part time
0.6WTE, Specified Purpose contract, pensionable as below.
Working Week: The standard working week applying to the post is 21 hours per week, Wednesday - Friday 9am-5pm.
Salary: The salary for the position is based on the SPMHS Pharmacist 2026 pay scale (€49,913 - €79,961) pro rata and is commensurate with experience.
Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the position 27 days per annum, pro rata.
Pension: All pensionable staff become members of the pension scheme after successful completion of probation. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme with a deduction from the salary of the employee of 4%.
In respect of an internal appointment being made the individuals existing pension arrangements will continue.
Probation: The appointee will be appointed in a probationary capacity for the first six months during which time the job holder’s performance will be subject to ongoing review.
Any extension to or suspension of the period of probation will be in line with the European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) 2022.
Health: The appointee must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character: The appointee must be of good character.
Retirement Age: Normal retirement age for employees is 66 years which at present is also normal pension age.
