Senior Pharmacist Pre-operative services

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to join a dynamic team at a leading healthcare provider. This role focuses on delivering specialized clinical pharmacy services in surgical settings, including pre-operative assessments and intensive care. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to enhancing pharmacy services. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and supports professional development, making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services in surgical specialties.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized clinical pharmacy services to surgical wards.
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotas as required.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Practice Prescribing Certificate

Tools

HEPMA

CEPAS

Job description

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.

Who we are:

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

Our purpose:

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our values:

• Caring, safe, respectful

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to participate in the provision of high quality pharmaceutical services to the surgical specialties at University Hospital Crosshouse in NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

This post shall have a focus on delivering a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service to the pre-operative assessment clinics in addition to working within the Intensive Care Unit and associated surgical wards within University Hospital Crosshouse. This post involves working closely with the MDT and developing the clinical pharmacy service within these areas to fully utilise the skills and expertise of the pharmacy team.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran benefits from automated dispensing and electronic prescribing (HEPMA and CEPAS). The ideal candidate shall possess a desire to drive forward and actively contribute to the transformation of Clinical Pharmacy Services within Ayrshire & Arran. They will also possess the relevant experience, excellent communication & interpersonal skills and work excellently as part of the dynamic multidisciplinary team. We support the development of our staff and applicants not currently holding a practice prescribing certificate will be supported to complete this.

You will participate in weekend, public holiday and extended hours rotas as required. The post holder shall have a base site of UHC for the purposes of public holiday and weekend working. In accordance with AFC terms and conditions you may be required to work over 7 days and or an extended working day.

Applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly or part-time are welcomed and encouraged.

Hours: 29.60 hours per week

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Jill Swan, Principal Pharmacist Clinical Services via email: [e-mail]

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