223238 Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (KA)

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

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist for Older People’s Mental Health. This role involves delivering clinical pharmacy services and optimizing patient care in mental health teams. Candidates should hold a Master of Pharmacy Degree and have excellent communication skills. The position offers extensive support and training opportunities within a friendly environment.

Benefits

Mentorship and support from senior colleagues

Opportunities for independent prescribing training

Involvement in quality improvement projects

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in mental health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a clinical pharmacy service to Older People’s Mental Health wards.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care.
• Develop and deliver clinical pharmacy support in outpatient clinics.

Skills

Proactive, patient-centred approach

Excellent communication skills

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent

Completed RPS post-registration foundation pharmacist curriculum

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.

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.

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.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

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.

Specialist Pharmacist
Older People’s Mental Health

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside

Band 7 | Permanent | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours

£48,788 - £56,747 pro rata

(including on-call and public holidays commitment – Flexible working will be considered)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive Mental Health Pharmacy team. Based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital (REH), this role offers the opportunity to further develop your clinical and hospital pharmacy experience within both inpatient and outpatient services.

As the Specialist Clinical Pharmacist for Older People’s Mental Health, you will:

• Deliver a clinical pharmacy service to one or more Older People’s Mental Health wards, including participating in consultant-led ward rounds.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care.
• Develop and deliver clinical pharmacy support to the Older People’s Mental Health Community Mental Health Teams and outpatient clinics.
• Contribute to the education and supervision of trainee pharmacists, undergraduate students, and band 6 pharmacists.

Why Join Us?

This is an ideal role for a pharmacist seeking to specialise or grow within mental health services. At REH, you will be part of a valued and experienced team with strong links across NHS Lothian’s wider pharmacy network.

You will benefit from:

• Mentorship and support from senior colleagues.
• Opportunities for independent prescribing training and postgraduate study.
• Involvement in quality improvement and service development projects.
• A diverse and rewarding patient-focused environment.

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent) and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of or equivalent competence mapped to the RPS post-registration foundation pharmacist curriculum.
• A proactive, patient-centred approach with excellent communication skills.
• A commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team and supporting the development of others.

Experience in mental health is desirable, but we also welcome applications from pharmacists with transferable clinical skills and a strong interest in this specialty.

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.

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. We are focused on creating an environment where each person in the team can flourish, develop, and make best use of their 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. 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 managers for an informal discussion.

For further information, please contact:

Fiona Mack, Advanced Clinical Pharmacist
[e-mail] | 0131 537 6428

Paul Maguiness, Lead Pharmacist
[e-mail] | 0131 537 6842