NHSL 215225 R1 Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (LI)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is seeking a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy & Medicines Service. The role involves providing clinical pharmacy support to mental health teams and ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical care for vulnerable patients. Opportunities for further qualifications are available.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completed competence mapped to Post Registration Foundation Pharmacist Framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy input to community mental health teams.
• Support pharmacy services to inpatient older people's mental health services.
• Engage in patient and carer education.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care

Patient Education

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e., child and/or adult), then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role," your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes, please visit: [website].

About the Role

• Location: NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service, Royal Edinburgh Hospital
• Position: Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
• Band: 7, 1.0 WTE, 37 hours
• Type: Permanent
• Salary: £48,788-£56,747 per annum (including on-call and public holiday commitments)

About NHS Lothian

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 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 various clinical specialties.

Vision and Opportunities

The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines service is 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 team member can flourish, develop, and utilize their skills effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team providing clinical pharmacy input to community mental health teams within Edinburgh
• Support delivery of pharmacy services to inpatient older people's mental health services
• Provide pharmaceutical care to vulnerable patients, including medication history reviews and medicines advice
• Maintain high-dose antipsychotic monitoring systems and monitor adherence to the Mental Health Act
• Engage in patient and carer education

Candidate Requirements

• Master of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Completed or equivalent competence as mapped to the Post Registration Foundation Pharmacist Framework

Additional Information

Opportunities for further postgraduate qualifications are available. For informal discussions, contact Fabio Serra at 0131 537 6372 or [e-mail], or Paul Maguiness at 0131 537 6842.

Closing date for applications: 2 weeks from the date of the advert.