Advanced Pharmacist – Primary Care B8A

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NHSGGC in Glasgow invites an experienced pharmacist to join the Primary Care Pharmacy Team in the Northeast. As a senior member, you will lead service development, oversee band 7 and 6 pharmacists, and deliver clinics in GP practices or care homes to improve medicines management. The post emphasises collaboration with GPs, community pharmacists, HSCP, and MDTs, with flexible working options discussed during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience as senior pharmacist with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to plan, develop and manage clinical pharmacy services.
• Strong communication, negotiation and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage primary care clinical pharmacy services in Northeast Glasgow.
• Oversee and support band 7 & 6 pharmacists and support staff.
• Develop medicines management and run clinics in GP practices or care homes.

Job description

Advanced Pharmacist- Primary Care Glasgow City HSCP (Northeast)

This is a Fixed Term post for 12 months

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Team in Northeast Glasgow. As a senior member of the Pharmacy Team you will have an important role in developing and delivering our clinical pharmacy service. This post involves operational planning, service development and management of band 7 & 6 pharmacists in primary care and liaising closely with the Team Lead Pharmacy Technician to support development of pharmacy technicians and support workers within the team. This role will involve working with GPs, community pharmacists, HSCP and the primary care multi-disciplinary teams to improve medicines management, deliver excellent patient care and carry out clinics in line with agreed GGC wide clinical priorities in a GP practice setting or Care Home setting. This post requires strong leadership and management skills including communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills along with the ability to influence and affect change.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.