236320 (AJM) - Specialist Pharmacist

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Scotland is seeking a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care at rehabilitation hospitals. The role emphasizes patient-centred care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and ongoing professional development. Essential qualifications include a Master of Pharmacy Degree and GPhC registration, along with a commitment to service improvement. This part-time position offers autonomy and the chance to contribute significantly to patient outcomes within NHS Lothian.

Benefits

Professional support and training

Opportunity to develop specialist skills

Flexible working options available

Qualifications

• Must have a Master of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is essential.
• Completion of Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacist Framework required.
• Experience influencing prescribing to improve patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred pharmaceutical care including medicines reconciliation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize medicines use.
• Deliver medicines information and patient counselling.
• Contribute to the future of rehabilitation pharmacy services.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Communication skills

Collaboration

Proactive service improvement

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Registered with GPhC

Job description

Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service – Findlay Community Hospital/Ferryfield Community Hospital (On-call rota and public holidays commitment included).

Part‑time post – salary pro‑rata.

About the Role

This semi‑autonomous pharmacist will be based at Findlay Community Hospital and provide pharmacy cover for Ferryfield Community Hospital, delivering high‑quality clinical pharmacy services to rehabilitation patients. You will work independently as the dedicated pharmacist in the multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with the wider clinical pharmacy team at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and across NHS Lothian.

Findlay Community Hospital consists of two wards: Ward 1 provides hospital‑based complex clinical care for older adults with advanced dementia; Ward 2 offers intermediate care rehabilitation for elderly adults with mobility impairments and co‑morbidity. Ferryfield Community Hospital offers comparable ward services.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing patient‑centred pharmaceutical care, including medicines reconciliation, clinical review, and seamless care planning.
• Optimising medicines use through systematic identification and resolution of pharmaceutical care issues.
• Collaborating closely within the multidisciplinary team, where pharmacy is a highly valued contributor to patient outcomes.
• Delivering medicines information and patient counselling, ensuring safe and effective medication use post‑discharge.
• Contributing to service development, shaping the future of rehabilitation pharmacy services within NHS Lothian.

Why Join Us?

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering an environment where every pharmacist has the opportunity to thrive.

• A highly autonomous role where you are a core decision‑maker in the multidisciplinary team, with freedom to lead pharmaceutical care for rehabilitation patients.
• Strong professional support through close working relationships with the wider NHS Lothian clinical pharmacy team.
• A chance to develop specialist skills in rehabilitation pharmacy, an area where expert medication management is crucial to patient recovery.
• Ongoing training and development, including opportunities to enhance your leadership and prescribing skills.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist with a passion for delivering high‑quality pharmaceutical care.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of, or equivalent competence mapped to, the Post‑Registration Foundation Pharmacist Framework.
• Experience of proactively influencing prescribing to improve patient care and optimise medication use.

Skills and Attributes

• A commitment to patient‑centred care, with experience working in environments that focus on improving health outcomes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective integration within multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to work both independently and within a larger pharmacy network, ensuring safe and effective medicines management for complex rehabilitation patients.
• A proactive approach to service improvement and a desire to contribute to the future development of clinical pharmacy services.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can shape pharmacy services in rehabilitation care, we would love to hear from you.

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 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 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. Flexible working can be considered where it can be accommodated.

For further information please contact the following:

Phillip Leung, Specialist Pharmacist, Ellen’s Glen Hospital – [e-mail]

Karen Reid, Lead Pharmacist, Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership – [e-mail]

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata, with a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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 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.

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.