KM214530 - Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Mental Health

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist to join their expanding Mental Health Pharmacy team in Aberdeen. This role offers the chance to work within multidisciplinary teams, providing essential clinical pharmacy care across various mental health services. With a commitment to training and development, candidates will have the opportunity to enhance their skills while making a significant impact on patient care. The position includes rotational weekend working and offers an attractive relocation allowance for successful candidates, making it a perfect opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Previous mental health experience is not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred clinical pharmacy care for in-patients and out-patients.
• Support technician-led medicines to ensure efficient medication supply.

Skills

Patient-centred clinical pharmacy care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Join the Growing Mental Health Pharmacy Team in Aberdeen!

This is a new opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated pharmacist to join the expanding Mental Health Pharmacy team. You will be a key member of our multidisciplinary mental health teams, providing patient-centred clinical pharmacy care for in-patients and out-patients in Grampian. The role also involves developing links and supporting colleagues in wider settings such as primary care.

You will work across various clinical settings, including Adult Mental Health, Old Age Psychiatry, Learning Disabilities, Rehabilitation, Forensic, and Eating Disorders Services. You will support technician-led medicines to ensure efficient and responsive medication supply.

This post requires rotational weekend working (approximately 1 day every 8 weekends) at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI).

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Previous mental health experience is not essential; training will be provided. We seek candidates with a solid foundation of skills, ideally with post-registration training or equivalent experience.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 29th May.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available for successful candidates.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fiona Raeburn, Principal Pharmacist, at [e-mail] or call 01224 557489.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, encouraging applications from all sections of society.

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Note: If operating within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will bear all associated costs.

NHS Grampian serves over 500,000 people in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, committed to fostering a positive, values-driven environment.