NR214309 - Specialist Pharmacist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking Specialist Pharmacists to join their Pharmacotherapy teams in Aberdeenshire. The role involves supporting GP practices and managing medicines, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time employment. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a relevant pharmacy background. Independent Prescriber training will be supported, and a full driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with community or hospital pharmacy background.
• Experience in primary care, medicines management, and audit is advantageous.
• Independent Prescriber training will be supported if not already achieved.

Responsibilities

• Join Pharmacotherapy teams and support GP practices.
• Manage medicines in line with local and national guidelines.
• Work across a wide area involving onsite and remote work.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

Specialist Pharmacist Primary Care

Band 7

Opportunities available within Aberdeenshire

Locations: Garioch and Kincardine & Mearns clusters

Employment Type: Full Time/Part Time Opportunities (minimum 3 days), Monday – Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for registered Pharmacists to join Pharmacotherapy teams working across Aberdeenshire. The post holders will join a team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and be key to the ongoing provision of the Pharmacotherapy service, promoting quality and cost-effective prescribing of medicines.

The post holders will support GP practices and community hospitals, covering all aspects of medicines management in line with local and national guidelines.

Applicants may have a community or hospital pharmacy background. Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills are essential. Experience in primary care, medicines management, and audit would be advantageous.

Independent Prescriber training will be supported if not already achieved.

Postholders will work across a wide area, involving onsite work in GP practices and remote work from an agreed base. Bases and areas of work will be discussed at interview. A full driving license is essential.

Application closing date: 30th May 2025

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on
Monday 9th and/or Tuesday 10th June 2025.

For further information, please contact one of the Aberdeenshire lead pharmacists:
Birgit Teismann / Elaine Neil
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] / [e-mail]

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.