KM214530 - Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Mental Health

NHS National Services Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is expanding its Mental Health Pharmacy team in Aberdeen, seeking a motivated pharmacist to deliver exceptional patient-centered care. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team across diverse clinical settings, including Adult Mental Health and Rehabilitation Services. Candidates will receive comprehensive training, making this position ideal for those eager to grow their skills in a supportive environment. With an attractive relocation allowance and the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives, this is an exciting opportunity for aspiring pharmacists.

Benefits

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Solid foundation of skills in pharmacy practice.
• Willingness to undertake post-registration training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy care for in-patients and out-patients.
• Support technician-led medicines supply in various clinical settings.

Skills

Patient-centered clinical pharmacy care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Join the Growing Mental Health Pharmacy Team in Aberdeen

The Mental Health Pharmacy team in Aberdeen is expanding! We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join us in this exciting new role. You will be a key member of our multidisciplinary mental health teams, providing patient-centered clinical pharmacy care for in-patients and out-patients in Grampian. This position offers the opportunity to develop links with, and support for, colleagues in wider settings such as primary care.

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

This role involves rotational weekend working (approximately 1 day every 8 weekends) in the dispensary 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 required as training will be provided. We seek candidates with a solid foundation of skills to build upon, ideally with completed, ongoing, or willing to undertake post-registration training, or equivalent experience.

Interview date is provisionally set 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, via email at [e-mail] or by phone at 01224 557489.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information for Candidates

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NHS Grampian serves over 500,000 residents across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, and is dedicated to fostering a positive environment aligned with NHS and Social Care values.