Pharmacists in Northern Ireland are being offered the chance to shape the future of the sector by becoming Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) council members.
The Department of Health Northern Ireland has launched a public appointment competition to recruit three registrant council members to the regulatory and professional body for pharmacists in Northern Ireland.
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The PSNI is responsible for maintaining the professional register, which currently includes more than 2,800 pharmacists, 140 pre-registration trainees, and over 550 pharmacy premises across the country.
The department said that the councillor roles offer pharmacists in Northern Ireland an opportunity to to help shape policies, improve services, and enhance healthcare delivery.
The positions also present a valuable opportunity for pharmacists to contribute their experience and expertise to the governance and strategic direction of the profession in Northern Ireland, it added.
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Council members will support the PSNI’s work in upholding professional standards within the pharmacy sector.
The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on 26 March 2026 and late applications will not be accepted.
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Applicants applying as a registered member must demonstrate that they are registered as a pharmaceutical chemist or druggist or are eligible to register and commit to doing so if appointed.
For further information, email [email protected] or call 028 9052 2528 or 028 9076 5789 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm).
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