SP258795 - Pharmacist (Fixed Term)

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 699,000 - 918,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The post offers a structured rotation across medicine, surgery, aseptic dispensing and dispensary, with rotations possibly including the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, the Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and Woodend Hospital.

You will join a team of Band 6 pharmacists, with training and support provided, including the Foundation Pharmacist curriculum where applicable.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification training supported during the rotation.
• Foundation Pharmacist curriculum can be pursued where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across medicine, surgery, aseptic dispensing and dispensary.
• Based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with potential rotations to Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and Woodend Hospital.

Job description

36 hours per week, Pharmacy Department, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist, Fixed term 12 months

We are looking for ambitious and motivated pharmacist(s) 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 in 2026/27. Pharmacy will be a core part of the service and workforce within these purpose built facilities.

You will participate in our established rotation laying a foundation of knowledge and experience in a range of pharmacy disciplines, including medicine, surgery, aseptic dispensing and dispensary. Training and support will be provided and support given if candidate is on the post registration foundation pharmacist curriculum.

Informal enquiries about this post should be directed to [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.

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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.