Senior Pharmacist Primary Care

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Senior Pharmacist in Primary Care to lead the development of their pharmacotherapy service. This role involves improving prescribing practices and working collaboratively within the healthcare team. This is a fixed term role for 9 months, ideal for a pharmacist looking to progress and make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Masters of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent required.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy needed.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Responsibilities

• Support development of pharmacotherapy service.
• Lead the prescribing improvement plan.
• Work collaboratively with the East Primary Care Pharmacy Team.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Masters of Pharmacy Degree

Postgraduate Qualification in Prescribing or Clinical Pharmacy

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.

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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacist Primary Care based at East HSCP.

Please note this is a fixed term/secondment post for 9 months.

What you will do:

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire & Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe and Respectful. This is an exciting opportunity to join the East Primary Care Pharmacy Team to support the development and implementation of the pharmacotherapy service whilst also delivering our prescribing improvement plan. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with strong leadership and negotiation skills. This is an excellent development opportunity for a pharmacist looking to progress to 8A level and be involved in shaping the pharmacotherapy service within Ayrshire and Arran.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Masters of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent)
• Postgraduate Qualification in Prescribing or Clinical Pharmacy (or demonstrable expert knowledge to that level)
• Independent prescriber (or working towards this qualification)
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (including evidence of continuing professional development
• Relevant experience in medicines and prescribing management
• Communication and presentational skills
• Analytical, critical appraisal and interpretative skills
• Influencing, negotiating & persuasion skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good arithmetic skills
• Analysis of prescribing information
• Practical experience in project management
• Evidence of multidisciplinary working
• Involvement in education and training of healthcare professionals
• Ability to work autonomously as well as under direction
• Working in partnership
• Learning and developing
• Caring for staff
• Improving performance through team working
• Improving quality
• Communicates effectively
• Achieving results
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work to deadlines under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Car owner/driver

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

22.3 hours per week

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact [e-mail]/[e-mail]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

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