SP226652 - Pharmacist Band 7

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Aberdeen is seeking a Band 7 Rotational Pharmacist to join their team. You will participate in a comprehensive rotation across various pharmacy disciplines, including medicine, oncology, and surgery. This role requires a commitment to training junior staff and participating in an on-call rota. Ambitious candidates are encouraged to apply for full-time or part-time positions.

Benefits

Inclusive and accessible recruitment processes

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Ambitious and motivated pharmacist with a solid understanding of pharmacy practices.
• Experience in a clinical pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Willingness to work in a rotational capacity across various areas.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotation across pharmacy disciplines.
• Provide training and support to junior colleagues and students.
• Join the on-call rota after an initial settling-in period.

Skills

Knowledge of pharmacy disciplines

Training and mentoring skills

Commitment to on-call duties

Job description

Overview

3 x 37 hours per week, Pharmacy Department, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Band 7 Rotational Pharmacist (£50,861). We are looking for ambitious and motivated pharmacists to join our current team of Band 7 rotational pharmacists. You will be based within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and rotations may involve the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, The Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and Woodend Hospital (all in Aberdeen city).

It is an exciting period for NHS Grampian as we have two major developments the ANCHOR Centre (Cancer) and the Baird Family Hospital (which will replace the current maternity hospital), currently in construction and due to open 2026/27. A new NHS Grampian Strategy focuses on creating sustainable health and care over the next 10 years and aims to balance responding to illness with helping people to stay well.

https://www.nhsgrampian.org/about-us/planforthefuture/

Responsibilities

• Participate in an established rotation providing knowledge and experience across pharmacy disciplines including medicine, oncology, surgery, paediatrics, aseptic dispensing, medicines information, dispensary, radiopharmacy and quality assurance.
• Receive training and support centered around the post-registration foundation framework.
• Provide training and support to more junior colleagues and pharmacy students.
• Be committed to joining the on-call rota with training for on-call duties commencing after an initial settling-in period.

NOTE: There is more than one available post and applications are also invited from suitable candidates who wish to work part time.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries about this post should be directed to Millie Galvin (Pharmacist Team Lead) at [e-mail].

Application and equality information

Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. Email [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person on a date to be confirmed. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered if there are circumstances that may prevent in-person attendance to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional information for candidates

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need adjustments during recruitment, please contact [e-mail].

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless stated otherwise. Some vacancies may be internal only. Update your Jobtrain profile accordingly.

Note: If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian serves a population of over 500,000 and is part of NHS Scotland, committed to NHS and Social Care values.