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Pharmaceutical Technician

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    Department of Defence
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    Ref: #JOB-2444907
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    Multiple Locations
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    No of positions: 2
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    Paid Position
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    41.25 hours per week
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    To be Confirmed
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    Published On: 27 Apr 2026
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    Closing On: 22 May 2026

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Multiple locations
Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnell, Co. Dublin, D22 X2Y4
THE DEFENCE FORCES , Collins Barracks , Co. Cork , T23 VA02 
Key Duties And Activities: 
All duties will be carried out under the personal supervision of a Pharmacist in accordance with Pharmacy standard operating procedures.
Dispensing
•	Prepare and dispense medications accurately in accordance with prescriptions, requisitions and stock orders
•	Participate in compounding extemporaneous products
•	Processing returned medication
•	Liaise with service providers as appropriate to role – communicate effectively with Pharmacy staff and other healthcare providers
Stock control
•	Communicating with wholesalers to order stocks.
•	Receiving, unpacking and processing paperwork.
•	Maintain stock control with stock rotation and expiry date checks.
•	Highlight medication shortages to Pharmacist
Miscellaneous
•	Maintain humidity and fridge temperature records
•	Participation in service development
•	Recording incidents and interventions.
•	Participation in audit activities and protocol formation
•	Participation in providing information to support current KPI (Key Performance Indicators) of the pharmacy department.
•	Participation in continuing education and research activities appropriate to the post
•	Ensuring optimal workflow in the dispensary
•	Performance of other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time by the pharmacist in charge.
EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS (Mandatory)

A candidate for the position of Pharmaceutical Technician, on the last day for submission of applications must possess:

(a)	The Pharmaceutical Technicians Diploma or Higher Certificate or an equivalent recognised Pharmaceutical qualification

and
(b)	 At least 3 years recent (in the last 5 years) relevant clinical experience

Desired: 

•	Possess good communications skills, enthusiastic to work in a demand driven environment.

•	Ability to learn quickly and be adaptable in approach, good attention to detail, ability to work well alone and as part of a team. 


For full vacancy details and vacancy information booklet please see: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-defence/organisation-information/job-vacancies/

Please review the vacancy information booklet before completing your application. Please state your chosen location on your application

Please send your CV and cover letter by email to: 

defenceforces@welfare.ie

Competition Reference 03/26

Closing Date: 5:30pm on Friday 22 May 2026
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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