Senior Clinical Pharmacist, ADHD

NHS National Services Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Fife Pharmacy is seeking a Senior Clinical Pharmacist specializing in ADHD for a fixed-term or secondment role. This position involves managing a diverse patient caseload, providing specialist pharmacy advice, and leading service development. The ideal candidate will have an independent prescribing qualification and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Essential: Independent prescribing qualification.
• Desirable: Post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with ADHD.
• Work as an independent prescriber to support patients and families.
• Lead the development of pharmacy services related to ADHD.

Skills

Independent prescribing

Clinical leadership

Education

Post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Clinical Pharmacist in ADHD (Fixed Term/Secondment)

NHS Fife Pharmacy and Medicines Directorate is offering a fixed-term or secondment opportunity for a Senior Clinical Pharmacist specializing in ADHD.

Role Overview

1. Manage a caseload of patients (children, adolescents, and adults) with ADHD.
2. Work as an independent prescriber to support and advise patients, carers, and families.
3. Lead the development of pharmacy services related to ADHD.
4. Provide specialist pharmacy advice to ensure safe and effective medication use, collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team.
5. Work across primary care and community pharmacies to deliver seamless, patient-centered care.

Qualifications and Support

• Essential: Independent prescribing qualification.
• Desirable: Post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.
• Support from lead pharmacists and participation in peer-support networks for independent prescribers and specialist-interest pharmacists.

Location and Travel

Based at Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, with willingness to travel across Fife as needed.

Leadership and Team Environment

Provide clinical leadership to Foundation and specialist mental health pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

About NHS Fife Pharmacy and Medicines Service

Serving approximately 380,000 people with a team of around 300 staff across various settings, emphasizing partnership working and high-quality care.

Engagement and Community

Monthly staff briefings and excellent transport links to major cities.

Contact for Informal Discussion

John Brown, Head of Pharmacy - Clinical Services Lead, or Hazel Close, Deputy Director of Pharmacy and Medicines, via MS Teams at [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Application Process

Existing NHS employees should discuss with their line managers. External applicants must have a secondment agreement. Details and policies available online.

Equality and Diversity

NHS Fife is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all sections of society, including disabled, neurodivergent candidates, and those requiring reasonable adjustments.