SP226661 - Pharmacist Band 6

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Aberdeen is seeking an ambitious and motivated pharmacist to join their Band 6 rotational team. You will work across various departments within local hospitals, gaining experience in areas such as oncology and surgery while contributing to an exciting development in healthcare. This role involves joining an on-call rota and provides comprehensive training and support.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and motivated individual required.
• Experience in various pharmacy disciplines including medicine, oncology, and surgery.
• Commitment to joining on call rota.

Responsibilities

• Participate in established rotation for knowledge and experience.
• Provide support and training through post registration framework.
• Manage responsibilities in a hospital setting.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Aseptic Dispensing

Education

Registered Pharmacist Qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated pharmacist to join our current team of Band 6 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 a very 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), are currently in construction and both due to open 2026/27. In addition, we have a new NHS Grampian Strategy which focuses on creating sustainable health and care over the next 10 years. We have a vision to provide a balance between responding to illness and helping people to stay well (see link below).
https://www.nhsgrampian.org/about-us/planforthefuture/

You will participate in our established rotation laying a foundation of knowledge and experience in a range of pharmacy disciplines, including medicine, oncology, surgery, paediatrics, aseptic dispensing, medicines information, dispensary, radiopharmacy and quality assurance. Training and support will be provided and centred around the post registration foundation framework.

This role includes a commitment to joining our on call rota. Training for on call duties will commence after an initial settling in period.

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

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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.

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 us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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