SP262764 Highly Specialised pharmacist Band 8a - Dermatology

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 670,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a part-time, Band 8a Highly Specialised Clinical Pharmacist in Dermatology at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The role covers 21.6 hours per week within the Medical Clinical Pharmacy team, with independent prescribing responsibilities in dermatology outpatients.

You will collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting, lead in clinical care, supervise staff and students, and contribute to audits and research, with weekend commitments and involvement in campus developments.

Qualifications

• Fully registered pharmacist with independent prescribing rights.
• Experience in dermatology or clinic settings preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and teamwork in MDT environments.

Responsibilities

• Review dermatology outpatients in clinic setting.
• Supervise and train staff and students.
• Participate in audits and research within the clinical pharmacy team.

Skills

Independent prescribing

Clinical pharmacy

Dermatology

Teamwork

Audit & research

Education

Pharmacist registered

Independent prescriber qualification

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]

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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