LR227926 - Specialist Pharmacist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service in Scotland is looking for a Specialist Pharmacist in Primary Care to support GP practices and manage medicines across Aberdeenshire. The position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities. Candidates should be registered pharmacists with good communication and time management skills. Applications close on Sunday, 19 October 2025, with interviews on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in Primary Care, medicines management and audit would be an advantage.
• Community or hospital pharmacy background preferred.
• Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills are essential.
• Independent Prescriber training supported if not already achieved.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support GP practices and community hospitals in medicines management.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary pharmacotherapy team.
• Work across a wide area with onsite GP practice and/or remote working.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

Registered pharmacist

Job description

Overview

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership Specialist Pharmacist Primary Care Band 7 – We have opportunities available within Aberdeenshire Marr cluster. Full Time/Part Time Opportunities (min 3 days) Monday – Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for registered pharmacists to join Pharmacotherapy teams working across Aberdeenshire. The post holders will join a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and be key to the ongoing provision of the pharmacotherapy service and promoting quality, cost-effective prescribing of medicines.

Responsibilities

• Support GP practices and community hospitals, covering all aspects of medicines management in line with local and national guidelines.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary pharmacotherapy team to maintain and develop the pharmacotherapy service.
• Work across a wide area with onsite GP practice and/or remote working as agreed; bases and area of work discussed at interview.

Qualifications and experience

• Registered pharmacist with experience in Primary Care, medicines management and audit would be an advantage.
• You may have a community or hospital pharmacy background.
• Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills are essential.
• Independent Prescriber training would be supported if not already achieved.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Work pattern and locations

Postholders will work across Aberdeenshire HSCP locations; options include Inverurie, Ellon or alternate locations as available.

Remuneration and terms

Specialist Pharmacist Primary Care, Band 7. Full Time/Part Time Opportunities (minimum 3 days), Monday–Friday.

How to apply and contact

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19 October 2025. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 28 October 2025 or by individual agreement.

For further information please contact one of the Aberdeenshire lead pharmacists:

• Birgit Teismann 0777 3069550 [e-mail]
• Elaine Neil 07772 581031 [e-mail]
• Claire Douglas [e-mail]

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.