NHSL 214987 Lead Pharmacist Women’s and Neonatal Services (LMD)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Pharmacist to innovate and enhance hospital pharmacy services within Women's and Neonatal Services. This role offers the chance to lead impactful projects that improve patient outcomes while working in a collaborative environment. You will play a crucial role in developing and delivering healthcare priorities, training staff, and ensuring exceptional clinical care. Join a supportive team at one of Scotland's largest health systems, where your contributions will shape the future of pharmacy practice and patient-centered care.

Benefits

Professional Development Support

Collaborative Environment

Impactful Projects

Support for Advanced Clinical Learning

Qualifications

• Experienced pharmacist with a passion for service development.
• Proven expertise in healthcare initiatives design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead service developments within obstetrics and neonatal care.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice and staff training.

Skills

Service Development

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Training and Education

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma

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08.05.2025

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Lead Pharmacist – Women’s and Neonatal Services

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Band 8A | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours | 2 Year Fixed term/Secondment

(including weekend, late night and public holiday rota commitments)

Are you ready to drive innovation and shape hospital pharmacy services across NHS Lothian?

Do you want to make a meaningful impact by working within obstetrics and neonatal care and advance pharmaceutical care? If you are an experienced pharmacist with a passion for service development and a track record of delivering results, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformative change across hospital pharmacy services in Lothian.

About the Role

As one of two WTE in this Lead Pharmacist Women’s and Neonatal Services work portfolio, you will take a leadership role in developing and delivering key service developments within obstetrics, neonatal care, and fertility services. This is a highly collaborative role, working with peer postholders and multidisciplinary teams to provide expert pharmaceutical advice and staff training/development, supporting the delivery of healthcare priorities and addressing patient needs.

Why Join Us?

At NHS Lothian, we value innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. Benefits include:

• The opportunity to lead impactful projects that improve patient outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
• A collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas are valued.
• Being part of one of Scotland’s largest health systems, serving over 900,000 people.
• Ongoing professional development support, including advanced clinical learning and leadership opportunities.

This role offers a chance to work within a specialist clinical environment, encouraging innovation and service development. You will be a key part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient-centred care in Women’s Health and Neonatal Services, with opportunities for professional growth and influencing pharmacy practice at a senior level.

About you

We seek a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist passionate about delivering exceptional clinical care.

Essential Qualifications and Competencies

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Candidates without a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy must demonstrate substantial progress across the four pillars of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum, including engagement, participation in communities of practice, portfolio submission, and PDP planning.

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven expertise in service development, healthcare initiatives design and implementation.
• Experience in training and education, delivering impactful sessions for healthcare professionals.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for effective decision-making.

About NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian serves 900,000 people across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. As Scotland’s second-largest health system and a teaching Board, it fosters strong university and research partnerships. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is dedicated to person-centred, clinically led care for optimal patient outcomes.

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is a busy, advanced hospital providing a wide range of specialist and emergency services, ideal for developing your clinical skills.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For more information about the role and required skills/experience, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. We also encourage you to reach out directly for further discussions.