216204 Specialist Pharmacist (EG)

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

Job summary

Join NHS Lothian as a Specialist Pharmacist in Orthopaedics at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This role involves delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services, optimising medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. A Master of Pharmacy Degree and GPhC registration are required, along with a commitment to patient-focused care and NHS values.

Qualifications

• Experience in a patient-focused environment.
• Strong alignment with NHS Lothian’s values.
• Willingness to contribute to a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services to trauma and elective orthopaedic patients.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of pharmacy services.
• Working as a key member of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient-focused care

Optimising patient care

Influencing prescribing decisions

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Completion mapped to the Post Registration Foundation Pharmacist Framework

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.

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Specialist Pharmacist, Orthopaedics

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Band 7 | 1.0 WTE | 37 hrs/week

£48,788 - £56,747 Pro-rata per annum

(including weekend and public holiday rota commitments)

Join our dedicated Pharmacy and Medicines team and play a key role in delivering high-quality care to orthopaedic patients at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic pharmacist to contribute to patient-centred care, medicines optimisation in the perioperative period, 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 Orthopaedic Unit provides multidisciplinary care to patients across four trauma wards and an elective ward. As part of our dynamic pharmacy team, you will work closely with Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, Ortho-Geriatricians, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Arthroplasty Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Antimicrobial teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services to trauma and elective orthopaedic patients.
• 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.
• Optimising medications in the peri-operative period and collaborating with the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) team to promote safe transfer of care between care sectors.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to fostering an environment where our pharmacy team members can thrive, develop, and make the best use of their skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression, training, development of non-medical prescribing skills and involvement in innovative service developments. Our team values collaboration and patient-focused care, ensuring you will be well-supported as you take on this rewarding role.

About you

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion (or equivalent competence) mapped to the Post Registration Foundation Pharmacist Framework.
• Experience in a patient-focused environment, using knowledge and skills to optimise patient care, reduce the risk of harm from medicines, and promote best clinical practice.
• Experience of pro-actively influencing prescribing decisions within a clinical setting.
• A strong alignment with NHS Lothian’s values and a willingness to contribute to our dynamic team.

About NHS Lothian

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

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. We understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey so if you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals.

Reach out to:

Rakhee Vasishta, Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Orthopaedics RIE ( 0131 242 2909) [e-mail] today to start the conversation—we’d love to hear from you!

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Closing Date for Applications: 2 weeks from advert

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.