Pharmacist

NHS National Services Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service organization in Scotland is looking for a qualified pharmacist to provide quality pharmaceutical care and efficient medication supply within a secondary care setting. The role requires a Master's in Pharmacy, registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and the ability to work under pressure. This permanent, full-time position is based in University Hospital Wishaw, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to patient care and healthcare services.

Benefits

Minimum of 27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Able to effectively monitor patients’ therapeutic regimens to ensure effectiveness and reduce toxicity.
• Commitment to revalidation as per directions of General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in patient information/education.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient focused quality pharmaceutical care.
• Assure an efficient and timely supply of pharmaceutical advice and medication.
• Participate in pharmacy emergency duty and weekend/public holiday services.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Self motivation

Demonstrate customer awareness/focus

Planning and organizing workload

Education

Masters of Pharmacy Degree

Registered member of General Pharmaceutical Council

Independent Prescribing qualification (or commitment to complete)

Job description

The Role

To provide patient focused quality pharmaceutical care and to assure an efficient and timely supply of pharmaceutical advice and medication within secondary care setting.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• Masters of Pharmacy Degree
• Registered member of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Independent Prescribing qualification or undertakes to complete within reasonable timescale.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload
• Experience in patient information/education
• Ability to effectively monitor patients’ therapeutic regimens in order to ensure effectiveness and reduce toxicity
• Able to work under their own initiative and as part of a team.
• Commitment to revalidation as per directions of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self motivation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate customer awareness/focus
• Participation in weekends and public holiday service
• Participation in pharmacy emergency duty
• Willingness to contribute to the general working of the pharmacy department

It would be great if you also have

• Ability to effectively monitor patients’ therapeutic regimens in order to ensure effectiveness and reduce toxicity

Contract type

• Permanent
• Full time
• 37hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Pharmacy within University Hospital Wishaw

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Gail Richardson, Head of Pharmacy on [e-mail]

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Heather Lamont,

Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail]

(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)

• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

• Occupational health services

• Employee counselling services

• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.

Additional Information for Applicants

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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

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Right to Work within the UK

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.

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Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.

Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.