Senior Practice Pharmacist (LW)

NHS National Services Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Fife is seeking a motivated advanced pharmacist to lead a team in delivering pharmaceutical care within Primary Care in Dunfermline. The role involves service delivery, training staff, and working closely with a dedicated team. Applicants should have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to quality service delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Experience in service development and a desire to deliver quality services.
• Previous primary care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver excellent pharmaceutical care.
• Train other staff and deliver a well-respected Pharmacotherapy Service.
• Work alongside pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

General Pharmaceutical Council Registration

Job description

Minimum hours of 28 hours per week will be considered

• Are you looking to advance your clinical skills in a GP Practice setting?
• Are you passionate about patient care and want to have an active role in shaping how pharmaceutical care is delivered at cluster level?
• Do you want to lead an enthusiastic and dedicated team?

If so, then a warm welcome to NHS Fife awaits. We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking advanced pharmacist who is keen to lead a team to deliver excellent pharmaceutical care to patients within Primary Care in Dunfermline. You will be responsible for service delivery at cluster level and have an active role in training other staff as well as being an integral part of the team delivering a well-respected Pharmacotherapy Service.

You will be on the practising register of the General Pharmaceutical Council and be an active independent prescriber.

As an essential member of the GP Practice Team, you will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work with a range of clinical and non-clinical personnel and patients. You will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to supporting the development of others within your team. Experience in service development and a desire to deliver quality services across a GP cluster are essential. Previous primary care experience is desirable.

You will work alongside an existing and expanding team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and medicines management support workers, along with senior practice pharmacists.

Applicants should have the ability to travel to different locations across Dunfermline, although you will primarily work in a small number of GP practices regularly.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Calum Murray, Lead Clinical Pharmacist, General Practice at [e-mail]

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a UK or Irish National, you must confirm your right to work in your application. NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity in its workforce, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative and where each employee feels respected and able to give their best. NHS Fife welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

Please note that the salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.