258339 (MG) Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

About The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic pharmacist to join the pharmacy team delivering the highest quality pharmacy services across these areas. The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of the clinical pharmacy service in the face of emerging challenges around site capacity and patient flow. The post holder will be a key member of the multidisciplinary teams; where pharmacists have an established non-medical prescribing role.

About You

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent)
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Completed (or working towards) training or equivalent competence mapped to the RPS Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum

Skills and Attributes:

• Experience in proactively influencing prescribing, using clinical knowledge to optimise patient care
• A strong patient-focused approach, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, enabling effective decision-making in an acute medical setting
• A proactive attitude, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development

About NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian covers Edinburgh city, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. We are the second largest health system in NHS Scotland and one of only four teaching Boards. We have strategic partnerships with local Universities, Local Authorities and our four Integration Joint Boards. We serve a population of 900,000, providing a range of primary, community based and acute hospital services. We also provide regional and national services across a range of clinical specialties.

The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines service is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We are focussed on creating an environment where each person in the team has the opportunity to flourish, develop and make best use of their skills.

Pay

• £52,845 - £61,466 (including weekend, on-call and public holidays commitment)

Schedule

• 1.0 WTE | 36 hours
• 12-month fixed-term/secondment