262505 (AJM) Specialist Pharmacist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service in Edinburgh is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist to deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services across surgical specialties and contribute to patient care at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh.

You will deputise for the aseptic services manager, develop leadership and credentialling as part of your professional development, and work in a collaborative, cross‑disciplinary team to drive service innovation and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completed training or equivalent mapped to the RPS Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services across surgical specialties.
• Deputise for the aseptic services manager and gain leadership experience.
• Develop leadership, education and training within technical services.

Skills

Influencing prescribing

Patient-focused care

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Continuous learning

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

GPhC registration

RPS Post-Registration Curriculum familiarity

Job description

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Specialist Pharmacist

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Royal Infirmary Edinburgh

(Including weekend, evenings, on-call and public holidays commitment)

Join our dedicated Pharmacy & Medicines team and play a key role in delivering high-quality service to patients in NHS Lothian. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic pharmacist to contribute to clinical pharmacy service delivery across surgical specialities and aseptic unit based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

About The Role

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a passionate team of pharmacists delivering specialist clinical pharmacy services across a diverse range of surgical specialties, including General Surgery, Critical Care, Orthopaedics and Reproductive Medicine.

In this role, you would not just be part of a service, you will help to shape it. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will have the unique opportunity to deputise for the aseptic services manager gaining valuable leadership experience within technical services.

You will be supported to grow and thrive with opportunities to deepen your specialist knowledge while developing key skills in service innovation, staff leadership, education and training. Working in a highly collaborative, cross-professional environment, you will be empowered to contribute meaningfully to patient care while working towards and achieving credentialling as part of your professional development.

If you are looking for a role that combines clinical excellence, leadership development and career progression, this is your chance to make an impact.

Why Join Us?

When You Join Us, You’ll Be Part Of a Forward-thinking Service That Values Professional Growth And High-quality Patient Care. You Will Benefit From

• Specialist experience in various specialities, working in one of Scotland’s leading teaching hospitals.
• A collaborative and supportive team, where pharmacists are embedded in multidisciplinary care and have an established non-medical prescribing role.
• Opportunities for career progression, including developing advanced clinical and prescribing skills.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care.

Essential Qualifications And Experience

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completed training or equivalent competence mapped to the RPS Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum.

Skills And Attributes

• Experience in proactively influencing prescribing, using clinical knowledge to optimise patient care.
• A strong patient-focused approach, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, enabling effective decision-making in a surgical setting.
• A proactive attitude, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

About NHS Lothian

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

For Further Information Please Contact

Ommar Ahmed | Clinical Pharmacy Lead | Royal Infirmary Edinburgh

0131 242 1948

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