219346 - Specialist Pharmacist (CHA)

NHS Lothian; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian seeks a motivated pharmacist for their Acute and General Medicine team at St John’s Hospital. This dynamic role involves providing essential pharmaceutical care to patients in a fast-paced environment, enhancing clinical expertise while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Join a progressive health system dedicated to quality care and professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Specialist experience in acute medicine

Qualifications

• Master of Pharmacy degree and GPhC registration are essential.
• Independent prescribing qualification is desirable.
• Experience in influencing prescribing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver acute patient care.
• Provide expert medicines management for patient safety.
• Contribute to capacity management in an acute clinical environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Patient-focused approach

Proactive attitude

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

Job Description:

St John’s Hospital / West Lothian Community Hospitals

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

Are you looking for a fast paced and dynamic role in acute medicine?

Do you want to be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering acute care to patients? If you are a motivated and proactive pharmacist looking to expand your clinical expertise, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in Acute and General Medicine at St John’s Hospital (SJH) with an additional commitment to delivering pharmaceutical care at the interface between primary and secondary care in West Lothian Community Hospitals (WLCH).

About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded pharmacy team providing expert pharmaceutical care to patients requiring early medical management at SJH and also work at the interface between primary and secondary care in community hospitals.

Acute and General Medicine at St John’s Hospital delivers care to over 100 patients per day, working across: acute assessment areas, the Medical High Dependency Unit and general medicine inpatient wards. As part of this team, you will:

• Work alongside the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to patient flow and site capacity management, ensuring timely and effective pharmaceutical interventions.
• Provide expert medicines management, optimising prescribing decisions to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

This is a dynamic and challenging role, ideal for pharmacists who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working at the heart of acute patient care.

West Lothian Community Hospitals care for patients requiring ongoing Hospital-based Complex Clinical Care. Working at the interface as patients move from acute care at SJH to WLCH you will:

• Help frail patients achieve the best from their medicines.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and AHP colleagues in delivering patient-centred care and realistic medicine.

Why Join Us?

When you join St John’s Hospital Acute and General Medicine 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 acute and general medicine, in a modern teaching hospital.
• A collaborative and supportive team, where pharmacists are embedded in multidisciplinary care and have an evolving non-medical prescribing role.
• 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.
• Opportunity to work collaboratively delivering realistic medicine in the Community Hospitals 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
• Being qualified as an independent prescriber would be desirable although training opportunities are available for post-graduate study.

Skills and Attributes:

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

St John’s Hospital is a modern teaching hospital, 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, we warmly invite you to contact:

Join our Acute and General Medicine team and make a real difference—apply today!

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification.

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Created on 02/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom