Part-Time Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Prison Health

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare organisation in Scotland seeks an enthusiastic pharmacist for a part-time role at HMP Shotts. The role involves providing a clinical pharmacy service, ensuring safe and effective medication management, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a Masters in Pharmacy, is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and possesses strong communication skills. This fixed-term role offers a unique chance to make a difference in a specialist healthcare environment.

Benefits

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Qualifications

• Continuing Professional Development as detailed by the General Pharmaceutical Council is mandatory.
• Previous experience in delivering training and education at post-graduate level.
• Demonstrable use of clinical audit to improve practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership around medicines management and governance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medicines management.
• Participate in pharmacy emergency duty service if appropriate.

Skills

Ability to monitor patient therapeutic regimens

Excellent numeracy

Verbal and written communication skills

Participation in weekend and public holiday working

Education

Masters degree in Pharmacy

Registered to practice with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Postgraduate degree/diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Management

Job description

A dynamic healthcare organisation in Scotland seeks an enthusiastic pharmacist for a part-time role at HMP Shotts. The role involves providing a clinical pharmacy service, ensuring safe and effective medication management, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a Masters in Pharmacy, is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and possesses strong communication skills. This fixed-term role offers a unique chance to make a difference in a specialist healthcare environment.