215260 (SM) Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Scotland as an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Edinburgh, leading the mental health pharmacy team. This role offers the chance to transform pharmaceutical care delivery while working with a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have clinical experience in mental health and strong leadership skills. Enjoy a supportive environment that values learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Substantial clinical experience, ideally in mental health.
• Registered with the GPhC, with independent prescriber annotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to vulnerable patients.
• Conduct medication reviews and high-dose antipsychotic monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Postgraduate Clinical Diploma

Masters in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

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215260 (SM) Advanced Clinical Pharmacist, Edinburgh

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 128da06de665

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Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

St John's Hospital

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is 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.

We support disabled candidates, and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group, an application to Disclosure Scotland is necessary before starting.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this role may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a 'regulated role', joining the PVG Scheme is mandatory. Further details will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.

Are you seeking new challenges and opportunities to develop your skills? Do you want to lead in transforming pharmaceutical care delivery? Would you like to work in an environment that values staff, supports learning, growth, and wellbeing? Join a dynamic team aiming to be Scotland's best Pharmacy service.

About the Role

This is a fixed-term opportunity for an advanced clinical pharmacist with leadership and clinical expertise to lead the mental health pharmacy team within West Lothian HSCP, based at St Johns Hospital. The role involves working across mental health specialties, including adult and older people's mental health, and participating in service delivery and development, including community mental health services and transfer of care.

Key responsibilities include providing pharmaceutical care to vulnerable patients, medication reviews, medicines information, high-dose antipsychotic monitoring, adherence to the Mental Health Act, and patient/carer education.

Why Join Us?

The NHS Lothian Primary Care Pharmacy and Medicines Service is undergoing transformation and integration, with a team of around 100 staff providing care across General Practices and Pharmacotherapy Hubs. We value partnership working and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including community pharmacy colleagues, to deliver high-quality care.

About You

We seek a pharmacist with substantial clinical experience, ideally in mental health, with a proactive approach to service development and leadership. You should have excellent communication skills and be registered with the GPhC, with an independent prescriber annotation, and hold a postgraduate Clinical Diploma or Masters in Clinical Pharmacy.

If you haven't completed a Clinical Diploma or Masters, you must demonstrate engagement with the RPS Core Advanced Curriculum, active participation in professional networks, and complete the RPS learning needs analysis tool.

About NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Serving 900,000 people, it is Scotland's second-largest health system and a teaching board. Join us to be part of an innovative, research-driven healthcare organization.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For more details, refer to the job description and person specification linked below. We also encourage informal discussions with the hiring manager to learn more about the role and how it aligns with your career goals.

Contact: Carol Holmes, Lead Pharmacist Primary Care