Rural Pharmacy Lead & Clinical Team Manager

NHS Highland

Oban

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Team Manager to lead and develop pharmacy services at Lorn & Islands Hospital, Oban. This senior role combines strategic leadership with advanced clinical practice to shape pharmaceutical care for rural and island communities.

Based in Oban, the post offers relocation support and opportunities to influence workforce development, governance and medicines optimisation across hospital and integrated care services within Argyll & Bute and NHS Highland.

Qualifications

Master of Pharmacy degree and GPhC registration.
Postgraduate qualification in a recognised area of pharmacy practice.
Independent Prescriber qualification.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage and develop the clinical pharmacy service at Lorn & Islands Hospital.
Provide visible professional leadership to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support staff.
Deliver highly specialised pharmaceutical care and independent prescribing within your area of expertise.
Lead service improvement, quality assurance, research and audit programmes.
Provide expert advice on medicines optimisation, governance and prescribing practice.
Lead workforce development, education and training initiatives.
Contribute to development of advanced practice and prescribing services.
Represent NHS Highland HSCP at local, regional and national professional forums.
Provide expert strategic advice at Hospital, HSCP, NHS Highland and national level.
Deputise for the Associate Director of Pharmacy and contribute to wider strategic developments.