SP- Pharmacist

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

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.

We are looking for an 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 Childrens 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), both currently in construction and due to open in 2026/27. In addition, we have a new NHS Grampian Strategy focused on creating sustainable health and care over the next 10 years.

• Participate in our established rotation, developing knowledge and experience across a range of pharmacy disciplines, including medicine, oncology, surgery, paediatrics, aseptic dispensing, medicines information, dispensary, radiopharmacy and quality assurance.
• Receive training and support centred around the post‑registration foundation framework.
• Commit to joining our on‑call rota; training for on‑call duties will commence after an initial settling‑in period.

• Registered pharmacist holding a valid qualification.
• Ambitious and motivated, with readiness to work within a Band 6 rotational pharmacy environment.

As a disability‑confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us ruitmentt.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered if circumstances prevent attendance.

To apply for this post, complete the application process on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise.

Please note – if this post operates within the Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

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.

Informal enquiries about this post should be directed to Christopher Dawson (Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services and Clinical Trials) sont.