General Practice Pharmacist
Newry & District Federation is seeking Permanent General Practice Pharmacist(s) to work within GP practices to deliver direct patient care and optimise the safety and quality of medicines management.
Essential Criteria:
* Registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or eligible for membership.
* Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy
* Be willing and committed to undertake the required post-registration Pharmacist Foundation Programme at the earliest opportunity on coming into post.
* Registered as an Independent Prescriber or be willing and committed to undertake required Independent Prescribing qualification at the appropriate point as determined by Lead General Practice Pharmacist.
* 3 years post-registration experience in pharmacy by closing date of application.
* In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
* An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
* Experience in use of IT
* Hold a full current driving licence and/or have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to meet the requirements of the post in full. This relates to any individual who as declared that they have a disability which debars them from driving.
* Willingness to travel within locality and Federation group of practices.
Benefits
* Annual Leave: 27 days (pro rata) with increments at 5 and 10 years
* Bank Holidays: 10 Bank Holidays
* Pension: HSC Pension Scheme - Employer contribution rate of 23.2%
* Occupational Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme that increases with service
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Benefiting from a reduced cost of a new bike and equipment
* Tech scheme: Benefiting from a reduced cost of tech equipment
* Employee Assistance Programme: Provided by Inspire Wellbeing
* Health Cash Plan: Health Shield
To Apply:
* For more information and to download the applicant information pack please visit
* Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 13th May, 2026. CVs will not be accepted.
* A 6-month waiting list for permanent full time and part time roles will be compiled.
Important Note: It will be necessary to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to the post.
Equal Opportunities Employer: GP Federations are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.