SC214312 Lead Pharmacist Aberdeenshire HSCP

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for Primary Care to develop and deliver pharmacy services within Aberdeenshire. This full-time role requires a registered pharmacist with extensive clinical experience and leadership skills, offering a chance to make a significant impact during a transformative period in the pharmacy profession.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Extensive clinical knowledge and experience required.
• Experience working in primary care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HSCP team of pharmacists and technicians.
• Provide expert clinical and strategic advice on pharmaceutical matters.
• Implement the GMS Pharmacotherapy service.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Mentoring

Education

Pharmacy degree

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Lead Pharmacist Primary Care

Band 8B

Full time 37 hours, or part time will be considered (minimum 22.5 hours)

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP) has an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist to lead, develop, and deliver primary care pharmacy services within Aberdeenshire HSCP during a time of significant change and opportunity for the pharmacy profession.

You will jointly lead and manage the HSCP team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff, including the ongoing development and implementation of the GMS Pharmacotherapy service.

You will provide expert clinical and strategic advice on pharmaceutical matters at patient, practice, locality, AHSCP, national, and Grampian-wide levels, ensuring the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medicines.

Applicants must have a pharmacy degree, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and hold a relevant postgraduate qualification. Extensive clinical knowledge and experience are required, along with excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, including experience in mentoring or supervising staff.

Experience working in primary care is essential. The post-holder must own a car and be a driver, as there may be a requirement to work from home and across various locations within Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9^th June 2025

Interviews will be held: Thursday 26^th June 2025 or by individual arrangement.

For further information, please contact one of the Aberdeenshire lead pharmacists:

• Birgit Teismann: 07773069550, [e-mail]
• Elaine Neil: 07772581031, [e-mail]

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to perform at their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.