FP38A018 - TL258435 - Highly Specialised Clinical Pharmacist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 917,000 - 1,309,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highly Specialised Clinical Pharmacist – Frailty Pathway role is part of NHS Grampian's Frailty Service and Pharmacy team, supporting care for older adults across acute, community and specialist services as part of a major service expansion.

The post involves supervision and training, audit and research, and will support a new frailty ward opening in late 2026, in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment across hospital and community settings.

Job description

Highly Specialised Clinical Pharmacist – Frailty Pathway

A very exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Frailty Service and Pharmacy team within NHS Grampian. Frailty care has been identified as a strategic priority across the organisation, supported by significant investment and a commitment to delivering excellent care for older adults across acute, community and specialist services.

As part of a major service expansion, including the opening of a new acute frailty ward in November 2026, we are recruiting across a range of professional groups, including medical, nursing, allied health professional, pharmacy and healthcare support roles. These developments will create opportunities to be part of innovative models of care and help shape the future of frailty services across the North East of Scotland.

Our multidisciplinary teams are supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking, working collaboratively across hospital and community settings to improve outcomes and experiences for older people living with frailty.

The pharmacy team will grow with four new posts (pharmacists and support staff) created to work within the Frailty pathway and they will be part of the Pharmacy Medical Clinical Team.

We are looking for an experienced clinical pharmacist with excellent clinical knowledge and be able to work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment. They will also be required to take an active role in the supervision and training of staff and students, to act as a role model and to participate in audit and research. This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing clinical pharmacy team within the Acute service who are taking on new roles as an essential part of the wider healthcare team.

This role includes a small commitment to weekend working.

Whether you are looking to develop specialist expertise, broaden your clinical experience, or contribute to service transformation, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing service with strong organisational support and a clear vision for the future.

Informal enquiries about this post should be directed to Kim Cruttenden (Principal pharmacist) or Karen McKessack (Medical team lead) [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.