Raising the Standards for Rapid Staffing in Critical Moments.
ObsidianHealthcare
Trusted Before We Arrive.
Pharmacy Workforce Solutions.
Specialist pharmacy professionals for every setting — from hospital to community care.
Pharmacy Staffing. Trusted Nationwide.
Across Ireland, we provide fully compliant, experienced pharmacy staff for urgent shifts, block bookings, and specialist cover. We support HSE hospitals, community pharmacies, private clinics, and pharmaceutical services — focusing on roles that are harder to fill and in locations that are more difficult to staff, including rural services.
Urgent Response.
Always Ready, Every Moment.
From hospital wards to community dispensaries, our pharmacists and technicians step in immediately to keep medicines flowing.
Specialist Coverage.
Expertise Where It’s Needed Most.
Relief cover, clinical pharmacy, regulatory affairs — we source professionals for the roles others struggle to fill.
Flexible Staffing.
Solutions That Adapt to You.
Single-day locum shifts, longer-term block bookings, or senior leadership assignments — our service flexes to your schedule.
Trusted Everywhere.
Dependable Care Across All Settings.
Hospital, community, and industry — our network of PSI-registered pharmacists and trained support staff deliver safe, consistent care.
Who We Place.
From hospitals to community settings, we place pharmacists and technicians with the expertise to deliver safe, seamless care at every level.
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Pharmacist — supports wards, dispensaries, clinical trials, medicines information.
Clinical Pharmacist — works directly with multidisciplinary teams to optimise prescribing, reduce medication errors, and support patient safety.
Senior/Chief Pharmacist — departmental leadership, governance, formulary management, and service oversight.
Pharmacy Technician — supports inpatient and outpatient dispensing, ward top-ups, and inventory control.
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Pharmacist — frontline support for patients in retail settings; dispensing, clinical advice, and healthcare promotion.
Supervising/Managing Pharmacist — leadership within retail/community pharmacy, responsible for compliance and patient safety.
Pharmacy Technician — assists with dispensing, stock control, and patient queries.
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Industrial/Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist — quality assurance, compliance, regulatory submissions, and pharmacovigilance.
Medical Affairs Pharmacist — provides expertise for clinical research, trials, and specialist advisory roles.
Production/QA Pharmacist — oversight of manufacturing, batch release, and GMP compliance.
Clinical Settings We Cover.
Comprehensive cover across the full spectrum of pharmacy care and services.
HSE and Private Acute Hospitals. Acute, paediatric, oncology, cardiology, renal, ICU, and specialist wards.
Specialist Clinics. Oncology infusion, dialysis units, and outpatient centres.
Community Pharmacies. Retail, chain, and independent outlets.
Primary Care Services. GP practices and integrated care hubs.
Industrial and Corporate Settings. Pharmaceutical production, research, medical affairs, and regulatory services.
Assignment Types.
Flexible solutions for every staffing need.
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Rapid Response Cover.
Same-day and next-day shifts filled with ease.
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Block Bookings.
Consistent lines of work that ensure continuity of care.
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Critical Cover.
Specialist support for escalated or high-acuity areas.
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Planned Absence and Seasonal Surge.
Reliable staffing for maternity, sickness, transitions, and peak demand.
How We Match.
Not Just Any Pharmacist, the Right One. Behind every placement is a precise matching process that aligns the right pharmacist to the right role—based on expertise, care setting, and the specific needs of your service.
01. Request
Tell us what you need—any setting, any care.
02. Perfect Fit.
We match skills, experience, and personality to your role.
03. Verified.
Every professional fully compliant and ready to deliver.
04. Deploy.
Trusted staff arrive precisely when you need them.
05. Optimise.
Continuous feedback ensures consistent, high-quality care.
Trusted Numbers, Real Impact.
Metrics That Matter. Obsidian Pharmacy Solutions at a Glance.
90%
Shifts filled in 30 minutes.
100%
Compliant before deployment.
10+
Pharmacy specialities covered.
24/7
On-call support available.
850+
Pharmacy staff nationwide.
8 in 10
Clients rebook the same staff.
FAQS
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We provide a comprehensive range of pharmacy professionals, including:
Hospital Pharmacists
Community Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians
Senior/Chief Pharmacists
Clinical Pharmacists
Regulatory Affairs Pharmacists
Medical Affairs Pharmacists
Production/QA Pharmacists
These professionals are placed across various settings such as hospitals, community pharmacies, private clinics, and specialist pharmaceutical services.
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Yes, we offer flexible staffing solutions to meet your needs:
Short-term cover: Same-day or next-day placements for urgent requirements.
Long-term assignments: Ongoing support for planned staffing needs.
Emergency cover: Rapid response to unexpected staffing gaps.
Our team is equipped to handle various scenarios, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.
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Absolutely. All our pharmacy professionals are:
Registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
Fully vetted through our rigorous compliance process.
Up-to-date with mandatory training and certifications.
We ensure that each professional meets the highest standards of practice and professionalism.
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Yes, we specialise in sourcing pharmacy professionals for roles that are challenging to fill, such as:
Oncology
Cardiology
Renal/Nephrology
Critical Care
Paediatrics
Infectious Diseases
Regulatory Affairs
Medical Affairs
Our extensive network and targeted recruitment strategies enable us to meet your specific staffing needs.
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We understand the urgency of staffing needs. Typically, we can fill urgent shifts within 30 minutes of request. Our candidates can be on-site and working the same day, often within one to two hours, depending on location and shift requirements. For planned staffing needs, we can secure and schedule professionals well in advance.
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Yes, we operate across Ireland, providing pharmacy staffing solutions to both urban and rural areas. Whether you're located in Dublin, Cork, Galway, or any other region, we can meet your staffing requirements.
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Requesting a pharmacy professional is straightforward:
Contact us: Reach out via our online booking form, call us directly at +353 1 902 6767, or email us at bookings@obsidianhealthcare.ie.
Provide details: Share the role, location, shift times, and any specific requirements.
Receive confirmation: We’ll confirm availability and assign the right professional promptly.
Ongoing support: Receive continuous support throughout the booking period.
For urgent bookings, please call us directly.
Need Urgent Support?
Fast. Direct. Always Available.
A dedicated account manager.
24/7 booking support.
Deep healthcare expertise.
Transparent, ethical staffing.
Rapid response. No compromises.
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