215260 (SM) Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

NHS National Services Scotland; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an advanced clinical pharmacist to lead the mental health pharmacy team within a dynamic healthcare environment. This role focuses on transforming pharmaceutical care delivery, prioritizing patient welfare and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess substantial clinical experience, particularly in mental health, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Join a committed organization that values staff development and wellbeing, and contribute to delivering high-quality care across various mental health specialties. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Substantial clinical experience, preferably in mental health.
• Registered with the GPhC and annotated as an independent prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to vulnerable patients.
• Conduct medication history reviews and provide medicines information.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Education

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Postgraduate Clinical Diploma

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than currently required. If the role is assessed as a "regulated role," your appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any changes to requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Looking for new challenges and opportunities to develop your skills?

Do you want to be at the forefront of transforming pharmaceutical care delivery? Do you want to work in an environment that values staff and supports their learning, growth, and wellbeing? Do you want to work with a dynamic team aiming to be “the best Pharmacy service in Scotland”?

About the Role

An exciting fixed-term opportunity has arisen for an advanced clinical pharmacist with excellent leadership and clinical skills to provide professional leadership to the mental health pharmacy team within West Lothian HSCP. The post will be based at St John’s Hospital (SJH), working across various mental health specialties, including adult and older people's mental health. This role involves service delivery, development, transfer of care, and community-based services like clozapine clinics and mental health teams.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing pharmaceutical care to vulnerable patients
2. Conducting medication history reviews
3. Providing medicines information services
4. Maintaining high-dose antipsychotic monitoring systems
5. Monitoring adherence to the Mental Health Act
6. Patient and carer education

Why Join Us?

The NHS Lothian Primary Care Pharmacy and Medicines Service is undergoing transformation and integration, with around 100 pharmacy staff providing care across practices and hubs in Lothian. We prioritize partnership working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.

About you

We seek a pharmacist with substantial clinical experience, preferably with mental health expertise, and a proactive approach to service development. Leadership, communication, and staff management skills are essential. The role requires Enhanced PVG Scheme Membership.

Candidates must have a Master of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent, be registered with the GPhC, and annotated as an independent prescriber. A postgraduate Clinical Diploma or Masters in Clinical Pharmacy is essential, or candidates must demonstrate engagement with the RPS Core Advanced Curriculum, participation in practice networks, and completion of relevant assessments.

About NHS Lothian

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Serving 900,000 people, NHS Lothian is Scotland’s second-largest health system, fostering innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For more information about the role and the ideal candidate, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. We also encourage informal discussions with the hiring manager to explore how this role aligns with your career goals.

Contact:

Carol Holmes, Lead Pharmacist – Primary Care

Tel: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]