Relief Pharmacist (Career Pathway to becoming a Stakeholder)

Relief Pharmacist - Career Pathway to becoming a Stakeholder
Location: Multiple sites across West Wicklow, Kildare, Laois, Westmeath and Co Dublin.
Position Type: Part Time (between 3 & 4 days per week)

About the Role

Are you a qualified pharmacist with ambition of growing into a leadership or stakeholding role? McGreals are currently recruiting a Relief Pharmacist to join our team and work across our various community pharmacies. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and to build up your knowledge & skills which will be required for a Stakeholding Pharmacist role in the future.

About Us

McGreals Pharmacies are a group of community-based pharmacies located across Wicklow, Kildare, Laois, Westmeath and Co Dublin.

Patient care is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service while supporting the health and wellbeing of our local communities.

At McGreals Pharmacies, we foster a collaborative and supportive working environment where our team members are valued, respected and encouraged to grow professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality patient care.
• Accurately dispense prescriptions in line with legal and professional standards.
• Provide advice on medications, including dosage, side effects and interactions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including those set by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.
• Leading the team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Supervise and support the pharmacy team.
• Deliver additional pharmacy services (e.g., vaccinations, health screenings where applicable)

Managing the day-to-day operations of the dispensary and store, including:

• Stock control
• Paperwork and administrative duties
• Claim verification and submission
• Store opening/closing duties

The Ideal Candidate

• Fully qualified and registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)
• Minimum 1-year experience in community pharmacy (preferred)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Highly organised, capable of working efficiently under pressure
• Empathetic and professional in dealing with patients
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to motivate a team

What We Offer

• Clear career pathway to Stakeholding Pharmacist within the McGreals Group
• Transport provided between locations
• Company Contribution Pension Scheme (up to 5%)
• PSI Registration paid
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave: 4 weeks (increasing to 5 weeks after 2 years)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Discounts across all McGreals services (Pharmacy, Optical & Beautician)

If you are ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career and work within a dynamic and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.