Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Substance Use

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

Job summary

Join NHS Forth Valley as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist in Substance Use and make a tangible impact on individuals' lives. This role offers the chance to work in a multidisciplinary team, contribute to innovative services, and enjoy a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive induction program

Ongoing training opportunities

Mentorship and supervision

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to travel throughout the area of service delivery.
• Membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert pharmaceutical care to individuals with substance use disorders.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to service innovation.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Non-medical prescribing

Collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity* for 9 months due to funding

*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.

This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be part of a transformative service that makes a real difference in people's lives. As a Senior Clinical Pharmacist in Substance Use at NHS Forth Valley, you'll be at the heart of a comprehensive approach to substance use treatment.

The service adopts a multidisciplinary approach, integrating medical, nursing, and psychological input to provide holistic care to individuals experiencing drug and/or alcohol problems.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a Tangible Impact: Provide expert pharmaceutical care to individuals with substance use disorders, directly influencing their health outcomes and quality of life and utilise and develop skills such as non-medical prescribing, where appropriate.
• Collaborate with a Dedicated Team: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team that values your expertise and fosters a supportive environment for professional growth.
• Contribute to Service Innovation: Be part of a service that is continuously evolving to meet the needs of our patients, ensuring that your work remains dynamic and impactful.
• Enjoy Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working hours that allow you to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

Support for Your Professional Development

At NHS Forth Valley, we are committed to supporting your growth in this role. You will receive:

• Comprehensive Induction: A structured induction program to help you settle into your new role and understand the services and systems in place.
• Ongoing Training: Access to a range of training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in clinical pharmacy and substance use treatment.
• Mentorship and Supervision: Regular supervision and support from experienced colleagues to guide your professional development and develop expertise within the field of Substance Use.
• Support: Substance Use pharmacists within the team are supported to develop their expertise through a service training plan, protected learning time and regular service development meetings. Regular multi-disciplinary and pharmacy peer support and 1:1s will allow the jobholder to quickly gain confidence and experience working within this therapeutic area.

Join a Team Making a Difference

By joining as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist within NHS Forth Valley's Substance Use Service, you become part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by substance use. Your expertise and contributions will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care that aligns with Scotland's Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Neil Cassells, Lead Pharmacist for Mental Health Specialties via email on [e-mail]

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.