McCartan’s Pharmacy, Portmarnock
Each and every day during the most challenging few years this team has kept an eye out for each other, adopted to the tough COVID prevention control protocols with the knowledge that these were the right and proper procedures to follow. This team in its current form came together to help and work together and continues to feel more like a family than a set of work colleagues. The team managed to work through each of their own difficulties, new colleagues signed on and became core members of the group. This work environment and displays of positive attitude are reflections of the people who are now part of the pharmacy family.
Mark’s Staywell Pharmacy, Ardee
Recently the pharmacy underwent a major shop refit and rebrand whilst remaining trading throughout in the middle of a pandemic. The success of the project comes down to the ability of each member of the team identifying their key skills and how each member collaborated effectively to the end goal. Each team member contributes to the routine and helps to humanise the exceptions in the day to day running of a community pharmacy to make the pharmacy a friendly, fun place to come to work with a focus improving patient and other service users experience.
Meaghers Pharmacy, Kinvara
The Meaghers team in Kinvara have supported each other through tough times and been a sounding board for one another. The level of respect and trust demonstrated within the
team is down to a shared work ethic and willingness to make this an outstanding pharmacy. Each member of the team works incredibly hard to pull their weight and remain consistent in their workplace. The attitude towards work is nothing but positive and targets/results reflect this. Being adaptable and innovative over the last two years has been imperative and they have implemented a number of health and safety changes, process changes as well as improving the way they meet and exceed customers needs.
Manor Chemist, Manorhamilton
Manorhamilton is lucky to have this pharmacy staff team which has established lasting relationships with patients/ customers and ensured a sense of hope and positivity in a dark time for the country. This team also demonstrated their commitment and dedication to the community by working longer days and also Bank Holidays at the height of the pandemic to ensure all patient needs were met. A true spirt of selflessness exists within this team joining forces with the local St Vincent de Paul during the pandemic to provide essential toiletry items to those struggling financially – this is a team who always puts others first.
McDaid’s Pharmacy, Cavan
The McDaid Pharmacy Cavan pharmacy team, are an exceptional group of people who work unbelievably well together, with each member carrying the load equally and working not just with each other but for each other. The pandemic brought out the best in the team, arranging cover for each other and showing support. Each individual has their own unique skills and qualities which blends together and compliments them as a team.
McCauleys Health & Beauty Pharmacy, Tralee
The team in McCauleys Pharmacy in Tralee is a group of highly motivated and dedicated staff who endeavour daily to provide the best possible service to their customers. Many of the staff members have been with the pharmacy since its opening in 2002 and are steadfast in their commitment to quality patient care. Each member of the team brings a unique skill and working together it creates the perfect family.
Woods CarePlus Pharmacy, Mullingar
Drawing on the team effort from the past two years has greatly improved their working environment, team ethos and overall effectiveness as a pharmaceutical provider whilst also leading on to becoming a more efficient workplace and business. Throughout a recent store refit, pandemic restrictions and introduction of new services the team has bonded and grown to support one another and nurture new team members with admirable endeavour. Whilst digging deep, they still aspire to deliver both the best customer care as well as offering as much clinical care as is possible.
Perrystown Allcare Pharmacy, Perrystown
The team at Perrystown Allcare Pharmacy are a dynamic team whose main principle is to provide a valuable service to the community by being part of that community. Each member of staff thrives in a supportive environment by receiving positive feedback from the community which always keeps them motivated to strive for excellence. They are the pharmacy who makes a difference in someone’s life.
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