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2 Locums nominated by PharmaConex are shortlisted for locum of the year.

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:52:36 +0000

Great News !

2 locums nominated by PharmaConex have made the shortlist of 3 for the locum of the year award to be presented this Saturday at the Irish Pharmacy Awards .

Hilary Dolan who is employed full time by PharmaConex was nominated by Barbara who looks after the Dublin region.

Enrique Celdran who works as a locum for PharmaConex on an exclusive basis was nominated by David who looks after all areas outside of Dublin.

I am sure that you will join us in wishing both these nominees the best of luck for Saturday’s awards ceremony, and hopefully we will see you there on the night !

Thanks ,

All the team at PharmaConex.

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admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:30:28 +0000

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104 pharm techs graduate from IPU programme

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:31:14 +0000

More than 100 pharmacy technicians were awarded their level-three Nationational Vocational Qualification (NVQ) from City and Guilds at a special ceremony held in Dublin in March.

The newly qualified pharmacy technicians have a just completed a two-year training course for pharmacy technicians, which is currently being delivered and administered by the Irish Pharmacy Union, in conjuction with the National Pharmacy Association in the UK and City and Guilds.

Over the course their training the new graduates received education in pharmacy practise, law, ethics, IT and health and healthy whilst gaining valuable work experience.

Source: Irish Pharmacist

Pharmacies some of the best managed companies in Ireland

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:38:02 +0000

As we can read on the Irish Pharmacy News magazine this month, three pharmacies were recognised at the Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies awards gala, held at the Burlington Hotel in Dublin. Cara Pharmacy was one of the twenty overall winners whilst Sam McCaulay Chemist and Medicare Pharmacy Group were recognised as being two of 16 gold standard companies.

The independent judging panel, chaired by Liam O’Mahony, measured the companies’ performance by looking at a broad range of criteria including strategy, capability, commitment, financials and management performance across all key functions of the bussiness.

What is the National Forum for Pharmacy Education and Accreditation

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:16:14 +0000

The National Forum for Pharmacy Education and Accreditation is a consultative body established by the PSI to advise on the implementation of the new principles underpinning the way pharmacy education is delivered in this country. It’s objective is the introduction of five year fully integrated degree leading to a Masters in Pharmacy qualification as recommended by the PEARs report.

source: Irish Pharmacist magazine

New Irish Institute of Pharmacy Launched

admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:38:29 +0000

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) launched new structures of education and training for pharmacists in Ireland in February, which will oversee their continuing professional development (CPD) as well as implement a new best-practice pharmacist education system.

The PSI President Paul Fahley said the framework was the next stage in the PSI Council’s programme of reform in pharmacy education and training. The National Forum for Pharmacy and Education and Accreditation aims to deliver a five year integrated Masters degree across three schools of Pharmacy in Ireland, producing more clinically focused pharmacists who will be positioned to play a critical role in the delivery of future integrated healthcare services in Ireland, as well as enhancing their career opportunities in all areas of practice including the pharmaceutical industry.

Ciara McCabe, New member of the Pharmacy Contractors’ Committee

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:08:38 +0000

Ms Ciara McCabe has been co-opted to the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland’s Pharmacy Contractors Committee (PCC). Ciara has worked extensively in both hospitals and retail pharmacy settings in the UK and Australia, and she has completed an MBA in Smurfit Business School. Since completed the MBA, she began working in McCabe’s Pharmacy, principally purchasing, IT and systems. Ciara acts as media spokesperson for the McCabe’s Pharmacy group and has conducted numerous television and radio interviews as well as patient evenings.

Boots land 71st Pharmacy in Phibsborough

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:53:50 +0000

As we can read in the Irish Pharmacy News this month, Boots Ireland has opened its 71st pharmacy in the Republic of Ireland. Located in Phibsborough, Dublin 7, the Boots store is managed by Linda Fitzharris and employs 15 staff.

Full Time Pharmacists Positions

pharma — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:35:47 +0000

So you have got over the Christmas rush, survived New Years and moved on from those January blues. So now is a better time than ever to dip your toes back in to the job market. With a number of roles available and waiting to be filled, there won’t be a better time than now to grab that next great move.

We are now looking to speak with both support and supervising pharmacists who are looking for the next move in their career. If you want to have a chat about any potential career change or just want to see what the market is like, get in touch with Garry, Paolo or David and we would be more than happy to have a chat with you.

Top of the list this week is a Supervising Pharmacist position in Co. Cork. This is a great opportunity for someone to develop their managerial skills as you will be required to manage the team in the pharmacy.

Doctors and Dentists

pharma — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:09:54 +0000

We are now recruiting for Doctors – Resident Medical Officers for the UK for contracted positions. These post posts are available throughout the UK. We are also looking for Dentists for placements in the UK. If you are interested click the links above to find out more…..