LW257857 - Advanced Pharmacist - Education and Training

NHS Scotland; Florida; On-site; USD 53,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Education and Training team. The role supports learning and development of pharmacy staff in the acute sector across NHS Grampian.

Requirements include MPharm degree and GPhC registration, with post-graduate hospital experience and a strong commitment to CPD and postgraduate training. The post-holder will be based between Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Summerfield House with negotiable hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent) and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Postgraduate hospital experience with commitment to postgraduate training and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of education and training from undergraduate level through to qualification and advanced practice.
• Develop education and training for trainee foundation pharmacists.
• Support and develop the Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacist programme/Enhanced Curriculum programme.
• Foster and develop education and training culture within pharmacy across NHS Grampian.

Skills

MPharm

GPhC registration

Postgraduate hospital experience

CPD/advanced practice

Education

Master of Pharmacy Degree

Job description

NHS Grampian Education and Training Team

NHS Grampian are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Education and Training team in NHS Grampian. This is an exciting opportunity to support the learning and development of pharmacy staff in the acute sector.

Candidates must have a Master of Pharmacy Degree, or equivalent, and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You should have relevant post graduate hospital experience including a commitment to postgraduate training/advanced practice and continuing professional development.

You will support the delivery of education and training from undergraduate level through to qualification and advanced practice. This will encompass experiential learning of undergraduate pharmacists; development of education and training for trainee foundation pharmacists; supporting and developing the Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacist programme/Enhanced Curriculum programme and supporting the development of pharmacists through prescribing and advanced practice.

You will be an excellent communicator who can build strong collaborative relationships within pharmacy and the wider healthcare team and academia. You will have a strong commitment to further developing the education and training culture within pharmacy across NHS Grampian.

The post-holder will be based between Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the Pharmacy & Medicines Directorate at Summerfield House. Attendance (virtual or face to face) at national meetings is part of the role, along with an expectation that the post holder and team will be highly visible to those in the service. Hours of work to be negotiated.

There is an expectation that the post-holder will practice in a clinical setting within the acute sector. This may vary according to the post-holder’s current post. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to get in touch to discuss opportunities.

Valerie MacGregor – [e-mail]

Kim Cruttenden – [e-mail]

Interviews to be held on 03 November 2026.

Additional Information For Candidates

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• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

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.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.