236307 Specialist Pharmacist

Overview

236307 Specialist Pharmacist – NHS Scotland

Band 7 | 1.0 WTE | 37 hours

12 months Fixed Term / Secondment

Salary: £50,861 - £59,159

Location:

Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Join our dedicated Pharmacy & Medicines team and play a key role in delivering high-quality service to patients in NHS Lothian. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic pharmacist to contribute to clinical pharmacy service delivery across surgical specialties and the aseptic unit based at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh.

The post holder will work as part of a team of pharmacists providing specialist clinical pharmacy service to surgical areas, including General Surgery, Critical Care, Orthopaedics and Reproductive Medicine. They may deputise for the aseptic services manager as part of their commitment to technical services, develop specialist knowledge, and contribute to service development, staff management, training and education. These roles support cross-professional collaboration to work toward core advanced pharmacist credentials.

The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of the clinical pharmacy service.

This is an opportunity to work as a team of pharmacists providing specialist clinical pharmacy service to surgical areas. These areas include General Surgery, Critical Care, Orthopaedics and Reproductive Medicine. The post holders will also have the opportunity to deputise for aseptic services manager as part of their commitment to technical services. They will be able to expand their specialist knowledge and develop their skills in service development, staff management, training and education.

These dynamic roles will allow the post holders to be supported through cross-professional collaboration to work towards/achieve core advanced pharmacist credentials.

The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of the clinical pharmacy service.

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.

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

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. The team welcomes informal discussions with the hiring manager. The service will consider flexible working where possible. Internal candidates should discuss applications with their line manager and complete the required Pharmacy Secondment Approval Form prior to interview.

For Further Information Please Contact:

Ommar Ahmed | Clinical Pharmacy Lead | Royal Infirmary Edinburgh

Phone:

Email: ommar.ahmed4t

Equality and diversity: NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society. The post requires PVG membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group, an application to Disclosure Scotland will be needed before starting in post.