FP36020 - TL258440 - Pharmacist

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist based in Aberdeen. You will rotate through Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and partner sites, gaining experience across medicine, oncology, surgery and paediatrics while contributing to quality assurance and dispensing services.

The post includes training and support for junior colleagues and students, with on-call duties after an initial settling-in period. Lastly, NHS Grampian emphasizes equality and inclusion in recruitment.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist actively practicing in the UK healthcare system.
• Rotations across multiple pharmacy disciplines including medicine, oncology, surgery and paediatrics.
• Involvement in aseptic dispensing and radiopharmacy as part of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured rotation across Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and partner hospitals.
• Provide training and support to junior colleagues and pharmacy students.
• Contribute to on-call rota once settled in the role.

Skills

Pharmacist

Rotational experience

Training others

Tools

Aseptic dispensing

Medicines information

Dispensary

Radiopharmacy

Quality assurance

Job description

Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist

We are looking for ambitious and motivated pharmacist to join our current team of Band 6 rotational pharmacists. You will be based within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and rotations may involve the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, The Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and Woodend Hospital (all in Aberdeen city).

It is a very exciting period for NHS Grampian as we have two major developments the ANCHOR Centre (Cancer) and the Baird Family Hospital (which will replace the current maternity hospital), are currently in construction and both due to open 2026/27. In addition we are expanding our frailty service which has funded this post and this will provide opportunities for staff to work in the growing frailty team creating additional opportunity for role development.

You will participate in our established rotation laying a foundation of knowledge and experience in a range of pharmacy disciplines, including medicine, oncology, surgery, paediatrics, aseptic dispensing, medicines information, dispensary, radiopharmacy and quality assurance. Training and support will be provided and centred around the post registration foundation framework which is an expectation of the role. You will also provide training and support to more junior colleagues and pharmacy students.
This role includes a commitment to joining our on call rota. Training for on call duties will commence after an initial settling in period.

Informal enquiries about this post should be directed Kim Cruttenden (Principal Pharmacist) via [e-mail]

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.