NHSL 214987 Lead Pharmacist Womens and Neonatal Services (LMD)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for Women's and Neonatal Services in Edinburgh. This pivotal role involves driving innovation in hospital pharmacy services and making a significant impact in patient care. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance pharmaceutical practices and lead transformative projects. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and offers the chance to influence healthcare delivery across NHS Lothian. If you are a motivated pharmacist passionate about clinical excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Impactful Project Leadership

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in service development and healthcare initiatives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Service Development

Training and Education

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma

Job description

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NHSL 214987 Lead Pharmacist Womens and Neonatal Services (LMD), Edinburgh

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NHS Scotland

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.05.2025

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24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Lead Pharmacist Womens 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 Womens 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 local, regional, and national healthcare priorities and addressing patient needs.

Why Join Us?

At NHS Lothian, we value innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. As part of our pharmacy team, you'll benefit from:

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

Within this post specifically, we offer an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist clinical environment, where innovation and service development are encouraged. You will be a key part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient-centered care in Women's Health and Neonatal Services. This role provides professional development opportunities and the chance to influence pharmacy practice at a senior level.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care.

Essential Qualifications and Competencies

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Candidates who have not completed 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 through: Engagement with the RPS Core Advanced Curriculum, active participation in a community of practice/peer network, submission of a screenshot of portfolio (programme of learning page), and completing the assessment to identify progress and gaps for PDP plans.

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven expertise in service development, including healthcare initiatives design and implementation.
• A strong background in training and education, with experience delivering impactful sessions for healthcare professionals.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, enabling effective decision-making.

About NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian serves a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. As Scotland's second-largest health system, we are one of four teaching Boards, fostering strong partnerships with universities and research institutions. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is dedicated to delivering clinically led, person-centered care, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is one of Scotland's busiest and most advanced hospitals, providing a wide range of specialist and emergency care services, making it an excellent place to develop your clinical skills.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For further information on the role and the skills/experience we seek, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. We also encourage you to reach out for an informal conversation to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Contact:

Ommar Ahmed, Clinical Lead Pharmacist RIE

0131 2421948
Email:

Make your mark on the future of hospital pharmacy—apply today!

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society and will support disabled candidates, and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment practices.

Note: We anticipate high interest in this position and may close early once sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application promptly.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a member, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland before starting.