EG221204 - Specialist Pharmacist

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Aberdeenshire is looking for a Specialist Pharmacist to join their Pharmacotherapy teams. The role involves supporting GP practices and hospitals with medicines management and ensuring quality prescribing. Applicants should have strong communication and time management skills. Independent Prescriber training is offered. This position requires onsite and remote work across various locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in Primary Care and medicines management is advantageous.
• Applicants may have a community or hospital pharmacy background.

Responsibilities

• Support GP practices and community hospitals in medicines management.
• Promote quality and cost-effective prescribing of medicines.
• Work across a wide area involving onsite and remote work.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

Independent Prescriber training

Job description

Specialist Pharmacist Primary Care

Band 7

We have opportunities available within Aberdeenshire, including Banff, Kincardine & Mearns, and Marr clusters.

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

Join our Pharmacotherapy teams working across Aberdeenshire to support the ongoing provision of the pharmacotherapy service and promote quality, cost-effective prescribing of medicines.

The post involves supporting 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 audits 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.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 10th August 2025

Interviews will take place on: Thursday, 21st August 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 among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

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