Lead Clinical Pharmacist

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist to enhance pharmaceutical practice and patient care across Dundee. This senior role focuses on medication optimization and works closely with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and better health outcomes for patients. By joining our team, you will be part of an innovative and supportive environment dedicated to improving healthcare standards.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in primary care.
• Prepared to obtain a prescribing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the pharmacy team in providing patient-centred care.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and identify potential adverse reactions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for medication optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy

Job description

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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.

Health and social care integration is a key feature of modern health care and making optimal use of the resources that we have. The pharmacy service plays an integral part in the success of the strategic priorities within the partnership including prevention and proactive care, optimising medicines and equity of access to healthcare. Pioneering innovation, we seek a Lead Clinical Pharmacist to revolutionize pharmaceutical practice across traditional boundaries. Join us as we break barriers, advance patient-centred care, and align with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Advanced Practice Framework.

Why Us?

• Innovation Hub: Be part of a culture that fosters creativity and groundbreaking solutions in healthcare.
• Collaborative Ecosystem: Work alongside dynamic, multidisciplinary teams committed to pushing the boundaries of patient care.
• Career Advancement: Benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth in an environment that values your expertise.

Due to the retirement of the current post holder we are seeking an individual who will be central to driving service improvement and become a role model of delivery of advanced practice.

The Dundee general practice clinical pharmacy team is pivotal in providing exceptional clinical care to patients across Dundee.

By conducting and being accountable for comprehensive medication reviews, identifying potential adverse reactions, and collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams, the general practice clinical pharmacy team plays a crucial role in mitigating medication-related risks. This proactive approach not only prevents unnecessary hospital admissions, reducing the burden on healthcare resources, but also contributes to an overall improvement in the quality of care for patients.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to be the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, to lead and support the pharmacy team and to work closely with colleagues within the health and social care partnership to develop medication optimisation services for patients across Dundee to ensure continuity of care, promote better health outcomes, and fostering a patient-centred approach that addresses the nuanced challenges faced by individuals in their healthcare journey.

You will work at a senior level within the service and play an influential role in the patients care pathway whilst building upon proven clinical skills. The combination of responsibilities will significantly facilitate your growth in both the clinical and leadership aspect of this role.

You will have previous experience of working within the primary care environment and will have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy. Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork in a relevant clinical area and well-developed communication and leadership skills would be advantageous.

Training and support will be provided. A commitment to continuing professional development is essential. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and possess a prescribing qualification or be prepared to work towards one.

Informal enquiries to:

Michelle Logan Rena, Head of Clinical Pharmacy

Hours of work are: 37 hours over 7 days. Part time hours are welcomed.

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

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