Lead Acute Clinical Pharmacist - Service Innovation

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders in the Borders General Hospital is seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist Acute to lead and develop clinical pharmacy services across Acute Medicine & ED, Frailty, DME and Surgical specialties. You will support the Associate Director, deputise in their absence, and provide expert pharmacotherapy guidance to staff and patients while training multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a Master of Pharmacy, GPhC registration, and Independent Prescribing; a Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in

Qualifications

• Master of Pharmacy Degree and GPhC registration.
• Independent Prescribing Qualification.
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma/MSc progression demonstrated may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, deliver and evaluate clinical services including Acute Medicine & ED, Frailty, DME and Surgical specialties at Borders General Hospital.
• Support the Associate Director of Acute Services and deputise as needed at meetings.
• Provide expert clinical advice and train multidisciplinary teams in designated pharmacy areas.
• Develop initiatives and guidelines to ensure safe, cost-effective use of medicines and clinical governance.

Skills

Independent Prescribing

GPhC registration

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

GPhC registration

Job description

NHS Borders in the Borders General Hospital is seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist Acute to lead and develop clinical pharmacy services across Acute Medicine & ED, Frailty, DME and Surgical specialties. You will support the Associate Director, deputise in their absence, and provide expert pharmacotherapy guidance to staff and patients while training multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a Master of Pharmacy, GPhC registration, and Independent Prescribing; a Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in