Specialist Pharmacist Surgery and Critical Care - North Sector

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a motivated clinical pharmacist to join the Surgical and Critical Care Pharmacy Team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. You will lead clinical pharmacy services across surgical specialties, work with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to teaching hospitals and perioperative care.

The role offers opportunities to develop advanced clinical practice, participate in research, and support service modernisation while ensuring high standards of patient

Qualifications

• Master’s in Pharmacy or equivalent is required.
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Post-registration RCP qualification or near completion preferred.
• Independent Prescribing qualification desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop patient‑focused clinical pharmacy services across surgical specialties.
• Rotate across wards and Critical Care Unit; participate in daily ward rounds with MDT.
• Contribute to perioperative clinics and engage in research and quality improvement.
• Support education and development of trainee pharmacists and foundation staff.
• Provide medicines information, prescribing support, and promote patient safety.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical pharmacy experience

Advanced clinical practice

Education

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy

GPhC registration

RCP qualification (or near completion)

Independent Prescribing qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced clinical pharmacist to join the Surgical and Critical Care Pharmacy Team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This role is ideal for pharmacists who are looking to develop their clinical expertise within a supportive teaching hospital environment, working alongside experienced pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams across a range of specialist surgical and critical care services.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Details

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Permanent Role Glasgow Royal Infirmary 36 Hours Per Week (8.30am - 4.45pm 4 Days, 8.30am - 1.30pm 1 Day. On Call/Weekend working rota participation also required)

Key responsibilities

You will play a key role in leading and developing patient-focused clinical pharmacy services across a variety of surgical specialties, including regional and national centres for Intestinal Failure, Burns, Plastics and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary diseases. The post involves working across surgical wards and regular rotations within the Critical Care Unit, attending daily ward rounds and working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to perioperative clinics across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, participate in research, quality improvement initiatives and team meetings, and support the development of technical staff, foundation pharmacists and trainees. The role also includes providing expert medicines information and prescribing support, promoting patient safety, and contributing to the ongoing modernisation and development of pharmacy services. Opportunities to progress advanced clinical practice in line with the Advanced Practice Curriculum are actively encouraged.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent).
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of, or close to submission of, the post-registration RCP qualification (or equivalent).
• Possess, or be working towards, an Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working within a clinical pharmacy setting.
• Commitment to developing advanced clinical practice and supporting multidisciplinary working.

What we offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Equal opportunities and diversity

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Job details

Job reference:261127
Salary:Band 7 (52,845 - 61,466)
Job closing date:25/10/2026
Job Type:Other Therapeutic
Location:Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Employment type:Permanent
Hours Per Week:36
Job posted date:08/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board):NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department:Pharmacy Services