Specialist General Practice Clinical Pharmacist

NHS Tayside; Perth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking pharmacists to join their community-focused team in Perth & Kinross. Successful applicants will work mainly in GP practices but may also engage with pharmacy hubs and care homes, enhancing their clinical skills in a supportive environment. Full-time and part-time positions are available, ideal for those committed to high-quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist qualification.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care primarily in GP practices.
• Engage in high-quality patient service across community settings.
• Support professional development aligned with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society guidelines.

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.

We are looking for pharmacists to join our team in Perth & Kinross, with positions available in both rural and city locations.

NHS Tayside has been at the forefront of developing the General Practice clinical pharmacy role since 1997. The well-established, patient-centred service aims to maximise the skills of our pharmacy professionals, who are an integral part of General Practice healthcare.

We aim for excellence within our teams, supporting staff to achieve their full potential through robust training and development frameworks.

We are a friendly, sociable, and forward-thinking team with excellent peer support networks locally, across Tayside, and Scotland.

The role will be community-based, primarily spent in GP practices, but may also involve working in environments such as pharmacy hubs, community hospitals, care homes, and patients' homes, with an emphasis on high-quality pharmaceutical care.

As a pharmacist within NHS Tayside, you will be supported in developing your professional practice and clinical skills, aligned with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Core Advanced Pharmacist Practice Framework. Opportunities for postgraduate study may be available where appropriate.

Applications are welcome from pharmacists working in any sector.

We have vacancies in Perth City and Kinross. Full-time and part-time applicants will be considered.

If you are interested in joining our friendly, progressive team and would like more information, please contact Michelle Logan, Head of Clinical Pharmacy, or Alistair Brand, Lead Pharmacist. The job description for this post is currently under review and does not accurately describe the role; please contact us for more information.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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