236022 Specialist Pharmacist; LF

Specialist Pharmacist, Acute & General Medicine

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Band 7 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours

12-month Fixed Term/Secondment

£50,861 - £59,159 (including weekend, on-call and public holidays commitment)

Are you looking for a fast paced and dynamic role in acute medicine?

Do you want to be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering urgent and emergency care to patients? If you are a motivated and proactive pharmacist looking to expand your clinical expertise, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in Acute & General Medicine at the Western General Hospital.

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded pharmacy team providing expert pharmaceutical care to patients requiring immediate and early medical management. Acute and General Medicine at the Western General Hospital assesses over 100 patients per day, working across:

• Medical Admissions Unit
• General Medicine inpatient wards
• Same Day Emergency Care

• Work alongside consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, playing an active role in consultant-led ward rounds.
• Contribute to patient flow and site capacity management, ensuring timely and effective pharmaceutical interventions.
• Provide expert medicines management, optimising prescribing decisions to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

This is a dynamic and challenging role, ideal for pharmacists who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working at the heart of acute patient care.

When you join NHS Lothian’s Acute and General Medicine team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking service that values professional growth and high-quality patient care. You will benefit from:

• Specialist experience in acute and general medicine, working in one of Scotland’s leading teaching hospitals.
• A collaborative and supportive team, where pharmacists are embedded in multidisciplinary care and have an established non-medical prescribing role.
• Opportunities for career progression, including developing advanced clinical and prescribing skills.
• A role with real impact, supporting critical decision-making and improving patient flow in a fast-paced hospital setting.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care.

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completed training or equivalent competence mapped to the RPS Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum.

• Experience in proactively influencing prescribing, using clinical knowledge to optimise patient care.
• A strong patient-focused approach, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, enabling effective decision-making in an acute medical setting.
• A proactive attitude, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• A strong alignment with NHS Lothian’s values and a willingness to contribute to our dynamic team.

NHS Lothian serves a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. As Scotland’s second-largest health system, we are one of four teaching Boards, fostering strong partnerships with universities and research institutions. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is dedicated to delivering clinically led, person-centred care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. We know that a job advert can only tell you so much. To discuss this opportunity further and explore how it could fit your career goals, we warmly invite you to contact:

📧 Laura Kirkpatrick, Acting Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Western General Hospital
📩 Email: laura.kirkpatrickt

📧 Eleanor England (current post holder), Specialist Pharmacist - Acute and General Medicine
- Western General Hospital
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