SP262764 Highly Specialised pharmacist Band 8a - Dermatology

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 713,000 - 936,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran seeks a Band 8a Highly Specialised Clinical Pharmacist with dermatology expertise at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This part-time post (21.6 hours/week) operates within the Medical Clinical Pharmacy team and is independent prescriber-led.

You’ll work with the Dermatology MDT, manage a dermatology outpatient caseload, train staff and students, and participate in audits and research. Weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with clinical expertise in dermatology.
• Experience in a clinical pharmacy role within a MDT setting.
• Ability to supervise and train staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Join the Dermatology MDT and review dermatology outpatients.
• Provide independent prescribing clinical care in dermatology.
• Supervise and train staff and students; participate in audit and research.
• Contribute to weekend service delivery and service development.

Skills

Independent prescribing

Clinical pharmacy expertise

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Supervision and training

Audit and research

Job description

21.6 hours per week, Pharmacy Department, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Permanent

Band 8a - Highly Specialised Clinical Pharmacist- Dermatology

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated independent prescribing pharmacist to join our Medical Clinical Pharmacy team within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on a part time basis.

This is a new post managed within the clinical pharmacy medical team specialising in Dermatology. The postholder will work closely with the Dermatology MDT and following a period of training they will have their own case load and review dermatology outpatients in the clinic setting working alongside other practitioners.

We are looking for an experienced clinical pharmacist with excellent clinical knowledge who can work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment. You 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 on our Foresterhill Campus which continues to develop incorporating new builds – our new cancer centre and Baird Family Hospital both due to open in 2027.

This role includes a commitment to weekend working.

The postholder will be required to be an independent prescriber.

Informal enquiries about this post should be directed to Karen McKessack (Team Leader) at [e-mail]

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