NR214309 - Specialist Pharmacist

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking Specialist Pharmacists for full-time/part-time roles in Aberdeenshire. The successful candidates will join Pharmacotherapy teams, focusing on medicines management and supporting local GP practices. This role offers opportunities for professional development, including Independent Prescriber training.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care and medicines management is advantageous.
• Independent Prescriber training will be supported if not already achieved.

Responsibilities

• Provide Pharmacotherapy services and promote quality prescribing.
• Support GP practices and community hospitals in medicines management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Job description

Specialist Pharmacist Primary Care

Band 7

Opportunities available within Aberdeenshire, Garioch and Kincardine & Mearns clusters

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 be part of a team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, playing a key role in providing Pharmacotherapy services and promoting quality, 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.

You 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. The specific bases and areas of work will be discussed at interview. A full driving license is essential.

Closing date for applications: 30th May 2025

Interviews will take place 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 every employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Grampian serves over 500,000 people across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, and is committed to fostering a positive environment aligned with NHS and Social Care values.