General Practice Clinical Pharmacist

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Dundee is looking for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing patient-centered care, undertaking clinical activities, and mentoring pharmacy technicians. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for improving patient outcomes through innovative pharmaceutical services. The position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Supportive environment for innovation

Opportunities for clinical practice advancement

Mentorship and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge and experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care.
• Willingness to mentor and support pharmacy technicians and assistants.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy technicians with medicines reconciliation.
• Provide expert advice on medication-related queries.
• Undertake medication reviews and deliver clinical activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Mentor pharmacists undergoing training and development.
• Lead service development projects in areas of interest.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Proactive initiative

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to become part of our dedicated team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff. Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary teams across General Practices in Dundee, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, patient‑centred care.

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with excellent clinical knowledge and interpersonal skills, proactive and committed to continuous professional development, passionate about improving patient outcomes through high‑quality pharmaceutical care and keen to contribute to the growth and innovation of our Pharmacy service.

In a typical week, you will:

• Support pharmacy technicians and assistants with medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge or outpatient review
• Provide expert advice and resolve medication‑related queries from patients and healthcare professionals
• Undertake medication reviews and deliver clinical activities in GP practices, including independent prescribing
• Participate in practice and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Line manage and mentor pharmacists undertaking training and development (e.g. independent prescribing, post‑registration foundation programmes)
• Lead or contribute to service development projects aligned with your interests, such as quality improvement, sustainability, clinical specialities or leadership initiatives

What we offer

• A supportive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration
• Opportunities to advance your clinical practice through education, training, and mentorship
• The chance to shape and develop services while pursuing your own professional interests
• A role that combines direct patient care with leadership and service development responsibilities

Why join us?

If you are a pharmacist with a passion for General Practice Pharmacy and Primary Care, and you’re looking for a role that offers more than the ordinary - where you can expand your clinical skills, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and pursue your own professional development - this is the opportunity for you.

Informal enquiries to: Anoop Kaur Grewal, Lead Pharmacist. Telephone: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 30 hours over 4 days.

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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