Senior Pharmacy Technician

7 hours ago

Waterford, Waterford, Ireland UPMC Ireland Full time

Senior Pharmacy Technician - UPMC Whitfield

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

We are currently recruiting a Senior Pharmacy Technician for UPMC Whitfield Hospital.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the care and safety of patients is the highest priority at all times.
  • Understand, model, and promote UPMC core values: Quality and Safety, Dignity and Respect, Caring and Listening, Responsibility and Integrity, Excellence and Innovation.
  • Support the safe and cost-effective management and monitoring of new medications on the UPMC formulary.
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining systems for managing medicine stock shortages and promoting standardization of Pharmacy Technical services across UPMC sites in Ireland.
  • Supervise requisitions, prescriptions, extemporaneous compounding, stock control, procurement, and pre-packaging activities.
  • Ensure pharmaceuticals are received, checked, stored, and handled in accordance with best practices and legislation.
  • Develop, maintain, and audit SOPs for all pharmacy technical services.
  • Define standards for service delivery, develop KPIs, and support staff induction, training, and performance management.
  • Participate in performance reviews, address deficiencies, and support professional development.
  • Lead and innovate in pharmacy service improvements, coordinate daily operations, and foster teamwork.
  • Mentor staff, ensure HR policies are followed, and support the Pharmacy Transformation Strategy.
  • Liaise with other departments, participate in accreditation, and promote sustainability initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience:

Applicants must possess:

  • (i) Pharmaceutical Technicians Diploma from the University of Dublin, or
  • (ii) Pharmacy Technicians qualification at QQI Level 6 from recognized Irish institutions, or
  • (iii) Pharmacy Services Certificate (NVQ 3) from the Irish Pharmaceutical Union, or an equivalent qualification.

Additionally, candidates should have at least 3 years of hospital experience, relevant knowledge, a clean driving license, and flexibility to work across UPMC sites.

Desirable Criteria:
  • Management and leadership training or experience.
  • Experience in procurement, broad pharmacy practice, and line management.
  • Strong planning, leadership, communication, SOP development, change management, and performance review skills.
Benefits & Equal Opportunity:

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, performance rewards, work-life balance, and career development opportunities.

Our benefits include paid parental leave, pension, death-in-service benefit, critical illness cover, and flexible working arrangements.

About UPMC:

UPMC is a leading international healthcare provider committed to innovation, research, and education, with operations across Ireland and globally, offering high-quality, people-focused care.

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