213551 (PP) Specialist Pharmacist

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health service is seeking a dedicated Specialist Pharmacist to join their dynamic team at a leading teaching hospital. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care, particularly in the areas of medicine for the elderly and stroke. You will be part of a collaborative team, working closely with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes. The position provides opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring you can enhance your clinical and prescribing skills while delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of patients in need.

Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Professional Development

Dynamic Work Environment

Contribution to Patient Care

Qualifications

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree and GPhC Registration are essential.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy and patient care is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services to patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Service

Patient-Centered Care

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

GPhC Registration

Job description

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Specialist Pharmacist, Medicine of the Elderly (MoE) & Stroke

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Band 7 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours

Permanent

£48,788 - £56,747

(including weekend, on-call and public holidays commitment)

Join our dedicated Pharmacy & Medicines team and play a key role in delivering high-quality care to medicine of the elderly and stroke patients at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic pharmacist to contribute to patient-centred care, prescribing decisions, and multidisciplinary collaboration in a leading teaching hospital.

About The Role

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is a large teaching hospital known for its excellence across various specialist services. The medicine of the elderly & Stroke Unit provides multidisciplinary care to patients across four MoE wards and a Stroke unit. As part of our dynamic pharmacy team, you will work closely with the consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy service.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of pharmacy services in response to emerging challenges around site capacity and patient flow.
• Working as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, where pharmacists have an established role in non-medical prescribing.
  
  

Why Join Us?

When You Join NHS Lothian’s Medicine Of The Elderly And Stroke Team, You’ll Be Part Of a Forward-thinking Service That Values Professional Growth And High-quality Patient Care. You Will Benefit From

• Specialist experience in MoE and Stroke, working in one of Scotland’s leading teaching hospitals.
• Opportunities for career progression, including developing advanced clinical and prescribing skills.
• A role with real impact, supporting critical decision-making and improving patient flow in a fast-paced hospital setting.
  
  

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care.

Essential Qualifications And Experience

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completed 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 serves a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. As Scotland’s second-largest health system, we are one of four teaching Boards, fostering strong partnerships with universities and research institutions. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is dedicated to delivering clinically led, person-centred care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s busiest and most advanced hospitals, providing a wide range of specialist and emergency care services, making it an excellent place to develop your clinical skills.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. We know that a job advert can only tell you so much. To discuss this opportunity further and explore how it could fit your career goals, reach out today to start the conversation – we’d love to hear from you!

Bruce Watson, Lead Pharmacist – Medicine of the elderly & Stroke

Email: [e-mail]

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

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