Thinking about working as a support pharmacist in Ireland? Learn more about the duties and responsibilities today.
Thinking about a pharmacy career in Ireland? Learn more about the different types of community roles you can find a job in! Clarity has vacancies all over Ireland.
Ireland is one of the most prosperous countries in the EU. Excellent job prospects, a high standard of living and well-developed healthcare and pharmaceutical industries make it an ideal destination for pharmacists. Lets look a little closer at some of a the finer details that make Ireland the right destination for you!
This video is a clip from our webinar we held. We answer the question about how you can find a job in Ireland after you register as a pharmacist?
If you want to view the rest of the webinar please enter your name and your email address into the form below and we will send you a link to it. In the rest of the webinar, we also discuss how to get a job as a pharmacist, how to register with the PSI if you are an EU Registered Pharmacist, what the language requirements are and much more.
This video is a clip from our webinar we held. We answer the question about finding out if you need to do the IELTS to work in Ireland?
If you want to view the rest of the webinar please enter your name and your email address into the form below and we will send you a link to it. In the rest of the webinar, we also discuss how to get a job as a pharmacist, how to register with the PSI if you are an EU Registered Pharmacist, what the language requirements are and much more.
Here is a brief video clip from a webinar we hosted. In this video, we discuss the EU rregistration process with the PSI . If you want to view the rest of the webinar please enter your name and your email address into the form below and we will send you a link to it. In the rest of the webinar , we also discuss how to get a job as a pharmacist , how to register with the PSI if you are an EU Registered Pharmacist, what the language requirements are and much more.
Here is a brief video clip from a webinar we hosted. In this video, we discuss the basic set up of pharmacy in Ireland , the types of pharmacies and pharmacists in Ireland. If you want to view the rest of the webinar please enter your name and your email address into the form below and we will send you a link to it. In the rest of the webinar , we also discuss how to get a job as a pharmacist , how to register with the PSI if you are an EU Registered Pharmacist, what the language requirements are and much more.
We have compiled a list of commonly asked questions for you to read through to answer a lot of the questions that you may have about the course. We have broken them up into a few sections. Please Read these carefully for any questions you have. If you have questions which are not answered below please feel free to email : info@clarityacademy.ie
Answer: Clarity Academy is a joint venture between three companies, Babel Academy of English, Clarity Locums and Excellent Pharmacist Academy. The joint venture was created to offer the smoothest registration process for EU registered pharmacists ONLY looking to move to Ireland. We have also created an integrated course with work shadowing to give you the smoothest transition into the Irish system.
Answer: Babel Academy of English will help you get up to the IELTS level 7 qualification that is required by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland. IELTS is one of the English language qualifications accepted by the PSI. Excellent Pharmacist Academy will train you in all you need to know to work in an Irish Pharmacy, these include the laws and prescription types, how to use the computer systems. Clarity Locums will help you with securing a job, help you with the registration process with the PSI and also help you with securing shadowing experience with a pharmacy if you need that as well.
Answer: The course is an 8 week long intensive course in English and Pharmacy training held in Dublin. For the first 4 weeks, you will have 120 hours of English language tuition only, For the second 4 weeks, you will have 60 hours of English language tuition and 10 hours of Pharmacy practice tuition and as much shadowing as you can fit in. We suggest that you spend the time with the reduced workload to prepare for the IELTS exam first, and after the IELTS exams are done you can focus more on shadowing a pharmacist in a pharmacy to put into practice what you have learned from the pharmacy practice classes.
Answer: Yes we do provide accommodation for participants of the course. This will be with an Irish host family. Host families provide full-board (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner), so you will not have to worry about cooking or shopping for your meals during the course as well. Accommodation with an Irish family for your entire course gives you full immersion in Irish culture and creates more opportunities for you to practice your listening and verbal skills.
You will also have the opportunity to join social events, to practice English outside the classroom in a more informal environment and develop contacts with other professionals.
Answer: To be able to register you :
Answer : When ever you are ready. The course is run all through the year so get in touch with us before hand about when will suit you and we can plan around you .
Answer: The PSI or The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland is the regulatory authority responsible for pharmacists. For anyone that wants to register as a pharmacist in the Republic of Ireland needs to be registered as a pharmacist with the PSI. The PSI sets out the minimum requirements needed to be a pharmacist in Ireland and if you do not meet them, you can not register as a pharmacist in the Republic of Ireland.
Answer: No, you can only perform the role of a pharmacist in Ireland if you have been registered with the PSI.
Answer: Expect anywhere from 30 -90 days depending on the documents that may be required of you and how long it takes you to get them to the PSI. It honestly depends on a case by case basis.
Answer: No if you are an EU registered pharmacist , you do not need to sit any exams related to pharmacy.
Answer: The PSI has all the information about registration requirements on their website and depending on your country and language of study and practice the requirements may vary. you can view them by following this link. We have compiled a registration process email if you want to receive it from our partner excellent pharmacist academy. Fill in your details below and we will send you a very detailed explanation of how to register with the PSI and all the documents that are required. This information only applies to EU registered Pharmacists.
Answer: No, you do not have to sit an English language exam if you meet the following criteria: " Training to become a qualified pharmacist has been carried out in a country that has English or Irish recognised as an official language of that country " - The PSI English Language requirements
Answer: Yes, you can. Excellent Pharmacist Academy runs courses at least twice a month and you can find out more details by following this link:
Answer: The PSI has certain criteria which can prove your English language competencies.
Training to become a qualified pharmacist has been carried out in a country that has English or Irish recognised as an official language of that country.
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The applicant has lived and practiced as a registered pharmacist for three out of the preceding five years in a country that has English or Irish recognised as an official language.
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A certificate issued by an internationally recognised body or authority, recognised by the PSI Council, attesting that the holder has attained a standard of competence in the English language.
If you do not meet criteria 1 or 2, you will need an English language test to prove your competency. For more information about English language competency follow this link PSI ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCIES.
Answer: The following tests are acceptable by the PSI
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Answer: Clarity Locums our recruitment arm will be able to help you secure a job once you are registered as a pharmacist with PSI. Clarity Locums is Ireland's number 1 recruitment company for the pharmacy sector. Clarity Locums will be able to find a job either as a locum pharmacist or a full-time position if you are able to fill the role.
Answer: A locum Pharmacist is a pharmacist who temporarily fulfills the duties of another pharmacist while that pharmacist is absent. This is common in Ireland and the UK, as pharmacists are not restricted to work in one shop by law, unlike some other jurisdictions. You can find locum work after your registration with the PSI by registering with Clarity Locums, and they have a big list of a lot of jobs which need to be filled, and you will never be out of work. Some people may find this the best way to start out. You can find out more here on Clarity Locums Website
Answer: Pharmacists in Ireland work in a number of areas and roles across the healthcare system and people do move across sectors subject to the training requirements of the new job, some of the roles are below:
Support Pharmacists: This will be the role where you are the second pharmacist in one specific pharmacy and employed by one pharmacy or pharmacy group. This role will be suited to someone who has some experience in the Irish system.
Hospital Pharmacists: These roles are for pharmacists who choose to work in the hospital pharmacy setting. These roles are highly sought after and so previous experience is definitely required.
Industry Pharmacists: These roles are varied in the descriptions and experience may be required. Your experience from your home country may be relevant here especially for highly specialised roles. Clarity Recruitments will be able to guide you through this.
Answer: While you are waiting for your PSI registration, it is possible to work as a locum pharmacy technician. You do not need to be registered with the PSI to perform this role. However, the employer will need to know you are competent before they can offer you the role. After a training day with us on pharmacy in Ireland and a few shadowing days, you should be able to perform this role without any problems. You also do not need PSI registration to do any shadowing days.
Answer: Most locum jobs pay between €25-30 per hour and you can expect to make between €50,000-€60,000 depending on the employer if you get a full-time job as a support pharmacist.
Answer: Yes your experience will be useful, but you will still need to get a lot of Irish experience under your belt, as this will be more useful to you current employer. We can provide shadowing days for you to get used to what you will learn from the classes.
Answer: No, pharmacists in Ireland, can not prescribe medicines that are prescription only medicines.
Answer : Babel can help you . They have English classes for all levels. If you would like to do a preliminary course of General English B1 level then of course you're very welcome to book that with us.
Their General English morning classes are €170 per week. You could book General English first, see how you get on and after that, think about joining the IELTS preparation programme. However, if you want to study in your home country first and join our programme when you are at B2 level, that's no problem.
Answer: The requirement to have B2 level to join the English + Pharmacy Programme is so that students begin the course with a level of English strong enough to progress to C1 (or ability to achieve grade 7) within our 8 week programme. The 8 week programme is based on 4 weeks of intensive lessons (morning+afternoon) followed by 4 weeks of mornings only. Combined with the extra online self-study materials we provide, students who are motivated and work hard would have a very good chance of achieving the grade they are aiming for. After the first 4 weeks, students complete a practice IELTS exam. This will give you a good idea of how you are progressing. If students find that their progress is slower than expected, they have the option of adding on afternoon classes in the last 4 weeks, or extending their morning course for longer.
Answer: we will have Pharmacy based classes that will teach you about laws, the types of prescriptions , using the computer systems , and so forth. You can find more information on www.excellentpharmacist.com/curriculum
We also offer the option of doing what we call shadowing days. We will find pharmacies close to you where you can go in and practice what you have learnt from the class. These will be unpaid, but if you want to secure employment as a pharmacy technician before your registration with the PSI is approved, we can help you find a job depending on vacancies available.
In Ireland , the prescription types are extremely nuanced and complex, and you require help in being able to process them and work effectively.
Answer: Yes we will be able to assist you get your PPS number, which is required to help you pay taxes and get employed. We will also be able to assist you in other aspects of relocation which may also occur.
Question : How expensive is living in Ireland? Food, apartment, taxes, transport...?
Answer: https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/ireland
Or
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Ireland
will give you an idea of the cost of certain goods in ireland.
You can also look at www.daft.ie for the current prices for rental property in different parts of the country.
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This Webinar , has now been aired, but you can get a replay by filling in the form below.
We are going to be hosting a FREE LIVE webinar on Monday the 26th of March 7.30pm - 8.30pm (Irish Time). Please Note that the clock moves forward on Sunday the 25th of March, so it could be in a different time to when you are reading this.
In the Webinar, We will have 3 speakers from Babel School of English, Clarity Locums, and Excellent Pharmacist Academy.
We will cover topics such as
All Attendees of the webinar will be able to ask questions after the presentation as well and will leave with all the information and steps that are required to work and practice in Ireland.
To Register for the Webinar, Please Fill in the Details below and Emails reminders will be sent to you. Also Note, We may be able to do a replay of the webinar if you miss it, but this will only be available if you have registered your details prior to the webinar.
A recent article published in the online version of the business magazine, Forbes , states that one of the top jobs to have in healthcare is to be a pharmacist! So let’s look at why if you are already a pharmacist in an EU country , why Ireland could potentially be for you.
1. IT IS WORTH YOUR TIME
Working as a pharmacist is well paid work in Ireland in comparison to the rest of the EU , with potential earnings of up to €70,000+ per year based on your experience , and even as a "locum pharmacist" you can achieve this.
A locum pharmacist is a pharmacist that covers the regular pharmacists' shift if the regular pharmacist needs a day off or is on holidays. In many EU countries, a pharmacists' registration is tied to the pharmacy they work in , but in Ireland , as a pharmacist you can work in as many pharmacies as you wish. Which is made easier by using a locum agency.
It is also relatively easy for pharmacists to set up their own pharmacies in Ireland, compared to other countries in the EU as pharmacy in Ireland is deregulated, so anyone can open a pharmacy once they have the appropriate paper work . Which means the path to becoming your own boss , is very achievable.
As a side note, you can also claim back your annual registration fee, of being a pharmacist against your tax , which means it is actually free to register as a pharmacist to you . As a pharmacist in Ireland, you are also looked upon quite favourably by banks when it comes to getting a mortgage for a house. Feel free to contact us to learn more.
2. ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY
Nowadays, the dream job is that job that gives you the potential for a perfect work-life balance. One where you can pick your hours, days and even months you work. As a community pharmacist in Ireland, you can do locums and register with any of the agencies here in less than 24 hours of you registering as a pharmacist.
You can choose to be ultimately as flexible as you wish . you can work part time shifts, work at night, work during the day, work week days, work weekends. Whenever you are up for it , you can work . Community pharmacies in Ireland are open longer than traditional retail hours, so whatever stage in life you are at, you can find a job that suits your lifestyle needs.
3. WORK IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE
In Ireland there are over 1800 retail pharmacies across the country the number of potential employers are numerous and with each pharmacy needing 2 or 3 pharmacists to be able to cover the opening hours. In Ireland it is Illegal for a pharmacy to be open except there is a registered pharmacist on the premises. This means that a pharmacy owner always has to have a pharmacist on site while the shop is open. It is also a workers market for a number of reasons and it will be that way for a while to come!
4. LOCATION INDEPENDENCE
Pharmacies are located in almost every city and town in Ireland. This means that you can find a job in almost any area you may wish to live in Ireland. If waking up with a view of the beautiful coastlines of the wild Atlantic way is your ideal morning, you can find a job very easily locally, to match this dream or if working in the City Centre of Dublin takes your fancy this is also possible. Most highly skilled jobs require you to live in a City , with pharmacy in Ireland, you can pick whichever suits you.
5. PEOPLE TIME
This is also the perfect job, for interacting with the general public and making friends outside of your traditional friend circle, with your patients. You will see these people more often than you see many of your family members and I promise you this, they will give you more presents at holidays than your family members. But apart from that you will also get to apply a lot of the skills to actually help people become and stay healthy, which is extremely rewarding .You will also tend to work as part of a team, with you usually in a leadership role, which is very good for your own self development.
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Ireland is one of the most prosperous countries in the EU. Excellent job prospects, a high standard of living and well-developed healthcare and pharmaceutical industries make it an ideal destination for pharmacists. Lets look a little closer at some of a the finer details that make Ireland the right destination for you!
