NR214309 - Specialist Pharmacist

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist for Primary Care in Aberdeenshire. The role involves managing medicines across GP practices and community hospitals. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a full driving license. Training support for Independent Prescriber will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care, medicines management, and audit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support GP practices and community hospitals in medicines management.
• Deliver Pharmacotherapy services and promote quality prescribing.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Time Management

Job description

Specialist Pharmacist Primary Care

Band 7

Opportunities in Aberdeenshire

• Garioch and Kincardine & Mearns clusters

Work Schedule

• Full Time/Part Time (minimum 3 days), Monday to Friday

We are offering exciting opportunities for registered Pharmacists to join Pharmacotherapy teams across Aberdeenshire. Postholders will be part of a team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, vital for delivering Pharmacotherapy services and promoting quality, cost-effective prescribing practices.

The role involves supporting GP practices and community hospitals, managing all aspects of medicines management in accordance with local and national guidelines.

Applicants may have a community or hospital pharmacy background. Essential skills include good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills. Experience in primary care, medicines management, and audit is advantageous.

Independent Prescriber training support will be provided if not already obtained.

Postholders will work across a broad area, involving onsite work in GP practices and remote work from an agreed base. Work bases and areas will be discussed during interviews. A full driving license is essential.

Application Details

• Closing date: 30 May 2025
• Interviews via Microsoft Teams: 9 or 10 June 2025

For more information, contact Aberdeenshire lead pharmacists:

• Birgit Teismann / Elaine Neil

• Tel: [phone]

• Email: [e-mail] / [e-mail]

Equality and Diversity

NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Application Process

Apply via Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting. Application deadline is midnight on the closing date; early closure possible due to volume of applications.

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Additional Notes

• Post within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone: applicants are responsible for associated costs.

NHS Grampian serves over 500,000 people in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, committed to a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values.