KM214530 - Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Mental Health

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated pharmacist to join the Mental Health Pharmacy team at a prestigious healthcare provider. This role offers a chance to work across diverse clinical settings, including adult mental health and rehabilitation services. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide patient-centered pharmacy care and support the development of essential links within the healthcare community. This position not only promises professional growth but also offers an attractive relocation allowance for successful candidates. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Training Provided

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered clinical pharmacy care for in-patients and out-patients.
• Support the technician-led medicines service for efficient medication supply.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Care

Patient-Centered Care

Mental Health Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

7176a839a4e6

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

Royal Cornhill Hospital

The Mental Health Pharmacy team in Aberdeen is growing! This is a new post for the team and an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated pharmacist to join us. 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 post will also support the development of links and provide support for colleagues in wider settings such as primary care.

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

This role involves rotational weekend working (approximately 1 in 8 weekends) at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI).

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

Provisional interview date: Thursday, 29th May.

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

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Fiona Raeburn, Principal Pharmacist (Email: @, Tel: [phone]).

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information for Candidates:

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