Senior Clinical Pharmacist

NHS Highland; Oban; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland invites a motivated pharmacist to join the pharmacy team at Lorn & Islands Hospital. The post seeks an enthusiastic, forward-thinking individual with excellent communication and time management skills to deliver pharmaceutical care in a safe, patient-centred way.

Experience in clinical areas such as surgical, medical, HDU, and ideally Oncology & Haematology is preferred. The role offers leadership development, opportunities for senior management and involvement in cost-effective

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or experience at Clinical Diploma or Masters level and independent prescribing qualification is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a patient-centred approach to pharmaceutical care with safe, effective outcomes.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team across surgical, medical, HDU and oncology/haematology settings.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent prescribing

Education

Clinical Diploma or MSc

Independent prescribing qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to join the pharmacy team at Lorn & Islands Hospital. This post will require an enthusiastic, forward thinking individual with excellent communication and time management skills to ensure the provision of an effective, safe and patient centred approach to delivering pharmaceutical care. The successful candidate will have experience in a number of clinical areas including surgical, medical, HDU and, ideally, Oncology & Haematology. The ability to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team is essential.

A post graduate qualification or experience at Clinical Diploma or Masters level and independent prescribing qualification is expected, plus at least 5 years relevant experience.

This post provides an excellent opportunity to further develop leadership skills within a supportive environment and to contribute to multi-disciplinary improvement work around the cost effective and safe use of medicines.

Applications are welcomed from suitably experienced pharmacists who wish to undertake this post on a secondment basis. This is an excellent opportunity to develop senior leadership, strategic management and advanced clinical practice skills within a supportive and innovative healthcare environment. Candidates considering a secondment should discuss this opportunity with their current line manager before applying.

For informal enquiries, please contact Fiona Thomson, Associate Director of Pharmacy 07881 842363

Job ref: 259598

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 30th September 2026

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 Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .