NHSL 219519 R1 Lead Pharmacist Women’s and Neonatal Services (LMD)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian offers an exciting opportunity for a Lead Pharmacist in Women’s and Neonatal Services at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This role focuses on service development and collaboration within a supportive environment, promoting innovative pharmacy practices and patient-centered care.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Impactful projects improving patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Proven service development expertise, particularly in healthcare initiatives.
• Strong background in education and training for healthcare professionals.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver key service developments for obstetrics and neonatal care.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice and staff training.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Service development

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

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29.06.2025

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Job Description:

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 Lead Pharmacist Women’s and Neonatal Services, 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 postholder(s) and the multidisciplinary teams to provide expert pharmaceutical advice and staff training/development, which supports the delivery of local, regional and national healthcare priorities and address the needs of patients.

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-centred 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 CurriculumActive participation in a community of practice/peer networkSubmit a screenshot of portfolio (programme of learning page)Complete the to assess progress with the Core Advanced Curriculum and any gaps that will need addressed as part of PDP plans

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven expertise in service development, including the design and implementation of healthcare initiatives.
• 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-centred care, ensuring the best possible 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.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom