NR214309 - Specialist Pharmacist

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking registered Pharmacists for full-time/part-time roles in Aberdeenshire. Candidates will join Pharmacotherapy teams, managing medicines in GP practices and community hospitals. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with support for Independent Prescriber training available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Primary Care, medicines management, and audit is advantageous.
• Independent Prescriber training support will be provided if not already achieved.

Responsibilities

• Support GP practices and community hospitals in medicines management.
• Focus on quality, cost-effective prescribing of medicines.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Job description

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

900c3aeb7440

Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Specialist Pharmacist Primary Care

Band 7

Opportunities available within Aberdeenshire, including Garioch and Kincardine & Mearns clusters

Full Time/Part Time Opportunities (minimum 3 days), Monday to Friday

We are seeking registered Pharmacists to join Pharmacotherapy teams across Aberdeenshire. The successful candidates will be part of a team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, focusing on the Pharmacotherapy service and promoting quality, cost-effective prescribing of medicines.

The role involves supporting GP practices and community hospitals, managing all aspects of medicines management in accordance with local and national guidelines.

Applicants may have backgrounds in community or hospital pharmacy. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills are essential. Experience in Primary Care, medicines management, and audit is advantageous.

Independent Prescriber training support will be provided if not already achieved.

Postholders will work across a broad area, involving onsite work in GP practices and remote work from an agreed base. Specific bases and areas will be discussed at interview. A full driving licence is essential.

Closing date for applications: 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:

Tel: [phone]

Email: n1@ / @

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, with each employee feeling respected and able to perform at their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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