218735 (MG) Advanced Pharmacist - Education, Research & Development

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist to drive education, research, and development within their Pharmacy & Medicines Service. This role involves leading training programmes and promoting research governance. An ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and be both enthusiastic and experienced in pharmacy education.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in supervising research projects and training.
• Competence in the RPS Core Advanced Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacy education and research programmes.
• Support development of clinical academic career pathways.
• Facilitate training in Simulation Based Education.

Skills

Leadership

Research

Education Development

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

218735 (MG) Advanced Pharmacist - Education, Research & Development

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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.

Advanced Pharmacist Education, Research and Development

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Western General Hospital

Band 8a | 1 WTE | 37 Hours

Pay Scale £62,681 - £67,665 pro rata

This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist to lead our Foundation Training Year (FTY) and Post-registration Foundation Pharmacist (PRFP) Programmes, and to support the growth of research capacity and capability within the service.

Based within the Pharmacy Department (ERD Team) at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, you will work across NHS Lothian sites and Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs).

About The Role

This post contributes to national and local priorities in pharmacy education, through liaison with other education and training pharmacists in Scotland, with NHS Education Scotland (NES) and the Schools of Pharmacy. There will be opportunities to be trained in and to facilitate Simulation Based Education and Physical Assessment Skills.

This post will have key role in the ERD team’s leadership in the assurance of research governance, support for research and service development programmes, professional development for staff in the research pillar of practice, and the facilitation of clinical academic career pathways. This post contributes to pharmacy practice research and supports staff and students to undertake projects and disseminate their findings.

Part time/Job Share working will be considered.

Why Join Us?

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.

About You

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated leader with an interest in developing a portfolio of education, research and development. You will have experience of undertaking practice-based research and supervising others undertaking research, audit or quality improvement projects. Experience of development of training programmes and delivery of teaching would be advantageous.

Candidates must have a Master of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and should have completed a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Pharmacy or be able to demonstrate competence to the level of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Core Advanced Curriculum.

Candidates Who Have Not Completed a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma Or MSc In Clinical Pharmacy Must Demonstrate Substantial Progress Across The Four Pillars Of The RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Through

• Engagement with the RPS Core Advanced Curriculum
• Active participation in a community of practice/peer network
• Submit a screenshot of portfolio (programme of learning page)
• Complete the RPS learning needs analysis tool to assess progress with the Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum and any gaps that will need addressed as part of PDP plans
  
  

Candidates who have completed a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy should complete the learning needs analysis (LNA) using the LNA tool in the RPS e-portfolio, identifying any gaps that will need addressed as part of PDP plans.

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 and experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. 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.

Role

This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals. Please contact:

Elaine Rankine, Head of Pharmacy Education, Research and Development

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .

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.

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