NHS Lothian Staff Bank - REGISTERED PHARMACISTS BAND 7

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is seeking Band 7 Pharmacists to work on a flexible, ad-hoc basis within various healthcare settings across Edinburgh. The role involves providing high-quality patient care and may include project support. Candidates must hold a Master of Pharmacy Degree and have GPhC registration. Ideal for professionals looking to consolidate experience or gain new skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed the Post-Registration Foundation Programme or equivalent competence.
• Evidence of registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care in acute, mental health, community settings.
• Coordinate shifts via an electronic online booking system.
• Support project work as needed.

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree (M.Pharm) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service – Staff Bank

Band 7 Pharmacists

Band 7 - £50,861 - £59,159 pro rata

NHS Lothian covers Edinburgh City, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. We are the second largest health system in NHS Scotland and one of only four teaching Boards. We have strategic partnerships with Local Universities, Local Authorities and our four Integration Joint Boards. We serve a population of 900,000, providing a range of Primary, Community Based and Acute Hospital Services. We also provide regional and national services across a range of clinical specialties.

Vision – The Pharmacy & Medicines Service aims to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We focus on creating an environment where each person in the team can flourish, develop and make best use of their skills.

Responsibilities

We are recruiting highly motivated, enthusiastic, and professional Pharmacists who are able to work on an ad-hoc, flexible basis to join our pharmacy team. Short and long-term opportunities are available.

You’ll work with our teams to provide high quality care in settings such as acute, mental health, community hospitals or primary care based within GP practices. You may also have the chance to support project work. The diversity of services covers provides an ideal environment to consolidate your experience and gain new knowledge and skills and is often a route into permanent employment.

You will join the staff bank to coordinate shifts via an electronic online booking system, viewing and booking shifts through a computer or mobile device.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Master of Pharmacy Degree (M.Pharm), or equivalent, and should also have completed the Post-Registration Foundation Programme or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence. Candidates will be required to evidence registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Employment Details

Work is offered on an "as and when required" basis with different shift patterns to suit flexible working. There are no guarantees of a fixed number of hours each week as this is a demand-led service.

How to Apply / Contact

Please note that if all required information is not provided, we will not be able to progress your application and a new submission will have to be made by you at a later date. Applications are processed regularly and all communication will be sent by email. If there is a high number of applications, this advert may close earlier than anticipated.

This advert is for Staff Bank work only and is not in conjunction with other vacancies currently advertised.

We are unable to accept applications from those who require sponsorship due to the nature of bank work. For informal enquiries, please email [e-mail].

Data Protection

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