Senior Practice Pharmacist (LW)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking a motivated advanced pharmacist to lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care within a GP Practice. The role requires excellent leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to service development and patient care. Join us to make a significant impact in primary care and support the growth of your team.

Qualifications

• Active independent prescriber.
• Experience in service development.
• Previous primary care experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver pharmaceutical care.
• Train other staff in the GP Practice.
• Deliver a well-respected Pharmacotherapy Service.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

General Pharmaceutical Council Registration

Job description

Job Description

Minimum hours of 28 hours per week will be considered.

Are you looking to advance your clinical skills in a GP Practice setting?
Are you passionate about patient care and want to have an active role in shaping how pharmaceutical care is delivered at cluster level?
Do you want to lead an enthusiastic and dedicated team?

If so, then a warm welcome to NHS Fife awaits. We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking advanced pharmacist who is keen to lead a team to deliver excellent pharmaceutical care to patients within Primary Care in Dunfermline. You will be responsible for service delivery at cluster level and have an active role in training other staff as well as being an integral part of the team delivering a well-respected Pharmacotherapy Service.

You will be on the practising register of the General Pharmaceutical Council and be an active independent prescriber.

As an essential member of the GP Practice Team, you will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to work with a range of clinical and non-clinical personnel and patients. You will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to supporting the development of others within your team. You will have experience of service development and a strong desire to deliver quality services across a GP cluster. Previous primary care experience would be desirable.

You will work alongside the existing and expanding team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and medicines management support workers, along with existing senior practice pharmacists.