221787 Advanced Pharmacist, Education Research & Development (AJM)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Advanced Pharmacist for a part-time role in education and development. You'll support staff with the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum and contribute to professional growth in a dynamic health environment. Candidates should have a Master of Pharmacy and relevant qualifications in clinical pharmacy. Join a nurturing organization dedicated to equality and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Substantial progress in RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum.
• Engagement with a community of practice/peer network.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ERD team in supporting pharmacy development frameworks.
• Conduct staff training needs analysis.
• Facilitate Simulation Based Education and Clinical Skills training.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Person-centred care

Leadership

Education

Research

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma

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12.08.2025

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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)

Western General Hospital

Band 8a | 0.2WTE | 7.4 Hours

Fixed Term or Secondment for 2 years

This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist to be integral to supporting staff to undertake and complete the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum

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). to

Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

About the Role

This post will have key role in the ERD team’s leadership to meet the requirements of the NHS Education Scotland (NES) Service Level Agreement for support for pharmacy team members in general practice completing development frameworks and pathways including provision of educational and clinical supervision. The post will fulfil the duties of the pharmacist champion and contribute to national work to promote and support engagement.

Promote existing opportunities in the four advanced practice pillars: clinical, leadership and management, education, and research

The post will scope current and future service needs, and the pharmacists’ workforce knowledge and skills requirements for service delivery. Undertake a staff training needs analysis, to inform the development a training plan and support implementation of this plan.

There will be opportunities to be trained in and to facilitate Simulation Based Education, and Clinical Assessment and Decision-Making Skills.

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 dynamic pharmacist with an interest in developing and championing advanced practice in the pharmacist workforce and developing their own education and development portfolio.

The post will work to build the support network and infrastructure which enables pharmacists to increase their confidence in person-centred and clinical assessment skills. Working with NES, the ERD Team, clinical supervisors and pharmacist educational supervisors to develop a programme of learning

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.