Senior / Lead Pharmacy Technician – Nursing Home Services

Dun Laoghaire - Ireland
 CARA Allcare Pharmacy

Industry: Community Pharmacy

Employees: 200



Senior / Lead Pharmacy Technician – Nursing Home Services
Dun Laoghaire - Ireland


Cara Pharmacy Group is a 100% Irish owned company, which was founded in 2000. Cara acquired Abbey Healthcare in 2017, enabling it to expand into the Care Home business. Abbey Healthcare was founded in 1999 and was the first pharmacy in Ireland to introduce a pouched dosage system, resulting in the most efficient and safe delivery of medication to its patients. Cara Pharmacy has an established management team, with a firm long-term commitment from its financial backers to continue to grow the business. Since the beginning of 2021, Cara Pharmacy has been led by Patrick McCormack. Patrick has a significant track record in the pharmacy and healthcare industries, having previously been CEO of the Sam McCauley Pharmacy Group for over 10 years. Patrick has over 30 years’ experience in the sector and businesses under his previous stewardship have won many awards and achieved significant success. Cara Pharmacy recently entered into a franchise agreement with Allcare (part of the Uniphar Group). This partnership will help Cara to continue to grow and provide a superior range of products and services to its patients and customers going forward. Cara Pharmacy employs over 200 staff across 12 stores in Ireland, and has an immensely loyal and proud workforce. Our pharmacy team provide medication and clinical support to healthcare teams in long term and respite care. We equip healthcare teams with the tools, technology, and expertise to make medication management for residents safer and easier. Cara Pharmacy Group is one of Ireland’s leading providers of pharmacy services to care home operators. It currently provides services to over 3,000 residents across various care facilities, ranging from 20 to 300 residents in size.

Job Description

Cara Pharmacy is looking for an experienced Senior or Team Lead Pharmacy Technician to take charge of our nursing home dispensary service. The role:

  • Lead and coordinate nursing home medication dispensing
  • Liaise with pharmacists, nurses, and care teams
  • Oversee stock control & ensure accuracy in all processes
  • Train & support other technicians
We’re looking for:
  • IPU Pharmacy Technician course or Higher Certificate
  • 2+ years’ pharmacy technician experience (leadership an advantage)
  • Strong organisation, accuracy, and communication skills
  • Experience in nursing home or multi-dose dispensing a bonus
Why join us?
  • Specialist role in a valued, supportive team
  • Autonomy and leadership responsibility
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in patient care
  • excellent package for the right candidate
📩 Apply today and help us deliver exceptional care to our nursing home residents.

Employee Type: Full Time

Industry Type: Community Pharmacy

Location: Pottery Rd., Dun Laoghaire, Ireland

Salary: Depends on experience

Payment Intervals: Weekly

PSI Registration Required: NO

Preferred Work Experience: IPU Pharmacy Technician course or Higher Certificate 2+ years’ pharmacy technician experience (leadership an advantage) Strong organisation, accuracy, and communication skills Experience in nursing home or multi-dose dispensing a bonus

Status: Recruiting

Publish Date: 11/08/2025

Expiry Date: 15/09/2025