Pharmacist

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join the Women, Children and Families Pharmacy Team. You will deliver specialist services across paediatrics, neonatology, obstetrics and gynaecology within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to paediatric SACT, neonatal PN, medicines governance, education and service development while expanding advanced practice skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards).
• Committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work autonomously within scope while contributing to multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across WCF specialties.
• Provide expert medicines advice to multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers.
• Support safe prescribing and medicines optimisation across clinical areas.
• Utilise Independent Prescriber qualification, or develop towards its application.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement and medicines governance initiatives.
• Contribute to education and training within pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop across four pillars of advanced practice through structured job plan.

Skills

GPhC registration

Independent Prescriber

Autonomous working

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

NHS Tayside's Women, Children and Families (WCF) Pharmacy Team is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic and supportive service.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work across a range of specialist clinical areas including Paediatrics, Neonatology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to our patients. The successful candidate will contribute to specialist services including paediatric systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and neonatal parenteral nutrition (PN), while developing expertise within a highly regarded multidisciplinary environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious pharmacist who is passionate about delivering person-centred care and improving patient outcomes. Working as part of our experienced WCF Pharmacy Team, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines across our specialist services.

The successful candidate will work closely with Paediatric, Neonatal, Obstetric and Gynaecology multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the Paediatric Formulary Pharmacy Team, supporting the development of medicines guidance, clinical guidelines and formulary resources to ensure safe, practical and patient-focused prescribing.

In addition, you will contribute to medicines governance activities across Women's Services, supporting the review and development of governance documentation and helping drive service improvement initiatives across the directorate. You will also work closely with our Women's Services Pharmacy Technician, supporting a well-established technician-led medicines management service within Women's Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across WCF specialties.
• Provide expert medicines advice to multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers.
• Support safe and effective prescribing and medicines optimisation across clinical areas.
• Utilise your Independent Prescriber qualification, or develop towards its application within clinical practice.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement and medicines governance initiatives.
• Contribute to education and training activities within pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams.
• Actively develop across the four pillars of advanced practice through a structured job plan and professional development opportunities.

Support and Development

The post holder will initially be line managed by the Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Women, Children and Families and will receive comprehensive support within a welcoming and collaborative team environment.

We are committed to professional development and offer a structured job plan with dedicated time to develop your clinical, leadership, education and research capabilities. This role provides an excellent opportunity for pharmacists wishing to expand their specialist skills and advance their career within a supportive team.

We are looking for a pharmacist who is:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• A Registered Independent Prescriber, or currently working towards this qualification.
• Committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and collaborative working skills.
• Able to work autonomously within their scope of practice, exercising sound clinical judgement while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams and service development, with appropriate support available when required.

Why Join NHS Tayside?

• Join an innovative and highly integrated pharmacy service delivering patient-centred care in line with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Pharmacy Vision 2030.
• Work within a rewarding and varied specialist area supported by experienced multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Be part of a large, friendly and supportive pharmacy department with strong professional networks across NHS Tayside.
• Access excellent opportunities for training, development and career progression.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements and family-friendly employment policies.
• Enjoy living and working in Tayside, a beautiful region offering stunning coastline, vibrant city life, excellent schools and easy access to some of Scotland's most spectacular countryside.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in weekend and public holiday rotas in line with service requirements.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact:

Joanne Adam
Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Women, Children and Families

Tel: [phone] ext. 35449, Email: [e-mail]

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.