FP36020 - TL258440 - Pharmacist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 841,000 - 996,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, with rotations to Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen city.

You will participate in our established rotation across medicines, oncology, surgery, paediatrics, aseptic dispensing, medicines information and more. Training supports post registration foundation framework and there is on-call commitment after settling in.

Qualifications

• Rotational pharmacist role with exposure across multiple departments.
• Training and support provided within the post-registration foundation framework.

Responsibilities

• Participate in established rotation across medicine, oncology, surgery, paediatrics, aseptic dispensing, medicines information, dispensary, radiopharmacy and quality assurance.
• Provide training and support to junior colleagues and pharmacy students.

Job description

Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist

We are looking for ambitious and motivated pharmacist to join our current team of Band 6 rotational pharmacists. You will be based within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and rotations may involve the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, The Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and Woodend Hospital (all in Aberdeen city).

It is a very exciting period for NHS Grampian as we have two major developments the ANCHOR Centre (Cancer) and the Baird Family Hospital (which will replace the current maternity hospital), are currently in construction and both due to open 2026/27. In addition we are expanding our frailty service which has funded this post and this will provide opportunities for staff to work in the growing frailty team creating additional opportunity for role development.

You will participate in our established rotation laying a foundation of knowledge and experience in a range of pharmacy disciplines, including medicine, oncology, surgery, paediatrics, aseptic dispensing, medicines information, dispensary, radiopharmacy and quality assurance. Training and support will be provided and centred around the post registration foundation framework which is an expectation of the role. You will also provide training and support to more junior colleagues and pharmacy students.

This role includes a commitment to joining our on call rota. Training for on call duties will commence after an initial settling in period.

Informal enquiries about this post should be directed Kim Cruttenden (Principal Pharmacist) via [e-mail]

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.