Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Ayrshire; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join their team at University Hospital Crosshouse. The role involves leading pharmaceutical care for child and adolescent mental health services, promoting safe prescribing, and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals. Candidates should be innovative, experienced, and possess strong leadership skills. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience working with patients and healthcare professionals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and deliver prescribing and pharmaceutical care to CAMHS.
• Provide expert advice in pharmaceutical matters and promote safe prescribing.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of pharmaceutical services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Problem Solving

IT Skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy

Job description

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Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring, and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Pharmacist based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What You Will Do

We are looking for a suitably experienced pharmacist who is highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic for this role. You will lead, develop, and deliver prescribing and pharmaceutical care to the Ayrshire & Arran Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

You will provide expert advice in pharmaceutical matters, promote safe, clinically effective, and cost-effective prescribing to this patient group in primary and secondary care. Additionally, you will act as an independent prescriber within the CAMHS outpatient setting and liaise with healthcare professionals regarding patient care.

This post will also provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy service to child and adolescent patients with mental health disorders within the National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service (NSAIS) when operational.

You will contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of pharmaceutical services to CAMHS patients, including mental health legislation implementation. You will be accountable for the safe and cost-effective use of medicines and promote local initiatives for medicines management.

You will work closely with the primary care team to identify prescribing indicators, develop joint plans, and ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medicines use. You should have a passion for high-quality patient care and the ability to build professional relationships with the multidisciplinary team and pharmacy colleagues.

Knowledge, Training, and Experience

You will have a key role within the mental health pharmacy team, requiring strong leadership skills. The role demands autonomous work, innovation, and forward-thinking for service development, requiring self-direction, confidence, and problem-solving skills.

Good communication, organizational, and IT skills are essential, along with experience working with patients and healthcare professionals. Previous mental health experience is desirable but not essential.

You must be a qualified pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, an independent prescriber, and hold a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent competence.

The post requires full PVG Scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland.

Hours

22.2 hours per week. Candidates new to NHS should expect to start at the entry point of the pay scale.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership

A full UK/EU/EEA driving licence and car ownership are essential for this role.

Additional Information

Apply via the JobTrain platform. Do not upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting. Ensure your contact details are accurate, and check your email regularly for updates.

For more details, contact Emma Gemmell at [e-mail].

Legal and Miscellaneous

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All posts are subject to a PVG scheme check and other recruitment checks.