Specialist Pharmacist – Paediatrics

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist for its Women and Children’s Pharmacy team. This role involves providing expert clinical services to paediatric patients and contributing to multidisciplinary care. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy and demonstrate excellent communication skills, with a focus on training and mentorship. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to impact children's health across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Working towards a postgraduate qualification or Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Commitment to CPD in line with GPhC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted, safe, and effective patient and family-centred care.
• Contribute to expert clinical pharmacy services to paediatric and neonatal intensive care.
• Deliver training and mentorship to experiential learning pharmacists.

Skills

Confidence and enthusiasm

Excellent communication skills

Dynamic work approach

Education

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Job description

NHSGGC Pharmacy Services

Royal Hospital for Children/QEUH

Specialist Pharmacist – Paediatrics

Band 7

37 hours

Working pattern is Monday to Friday with participation in weekend working, public holidays and on call.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow is the largest tertiary Paediatric centre in Scotland, providing a range of local, regional and national services to children and families across the country. A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy team based at the Royal Hospital for Children, working as a Specialist Pharmacist delivering targeted, safe and effective patient and family‑centred care.

The Women and Children’s Pharmacy team in NHS GGC is committed to moving our profession forward, with Advancing practice and digital solutions at the forefront of our agenda. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the Women and Children’s team – both Pharmacy and Multidisciplinary – promoting delivery of the highest quality care. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of expert clinical pharmacy services to paediatric and neonatal intensive care, paediatric haematology and oncology, general paediatrics, surgical and medical specialties – including cardiac, renal, neurosciences and GI.

Ongoing involvement in research, QI and development is essential to the role. In addition, this role will work as a key team member in delivering training and mentorship to experiential learning and foundation year pharmacists as part of our training and education programme.

You will need confidence and enthusiasm, be dynamic with a keenness to try new ways of working, along with positivity and excellent communication skills.

You must have a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Working towards a postgraduate qualification or an Independent Prescribing qualification is essential. Commitment to CPD in line with GPhC requirements and working towards completion of Post‑registration Framework or equivalent experience is essential. Paediatric experience is desirable but not essential.

If you are interested in applying for this post and would like an informal chat, please contact Susan Kafka, Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Women and Children’s (0141 4524987) or Shahad Abbas, Advanced Pharmacist – Antimicrobials and Medical Paediatrics.

Information for candidates

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