EPPP Lead Pharmacist

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.

The main duties of this role, in addition to some regular technical and education and training commitments include:

• Leadership for the Chalmers HIV pharmacy service to provide high quality care to patients with complex medicines as well as ensuring they receive a sustained supply of medicines from the Chalmers/Lauriston/PAEP Dispensary or via Homecare services.
• Clinical input to the Gender service in partnership with the Lead Pharmacist for Sexual Health.
• Collaborate closely with the highly supportive HIV and Gender multidisciplinary teams providing specialist pharmacist input and also advice on medicines governance as well as treatment pathway/protocol development.
• Manage the high-cost medicines budgets for NHS Lothian HIV medicines, working closely with the wider clinical, service and finance teams to maximise use of resources and deliver cost efficiencies.

This is a unique opportunity to work in two specialist outpatient teams with the support of the pharmacy team in the regional infectious diseases unit. You will have the chance to work on:

• Service development projects aimed at improving patient care, modernising service delivery, and workforce development.
• A wide variety of clinical experiences including undertaking independent pharmacist-led clinics, all supported by robust training and development opportunities.

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• An Independent Prescribing Qualification.
• Completion of a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, or evidence of competence to the level of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Core Advanced Curriculum.
• Demonstrated progression across the four pillars of the RPS Core Advanced Curriculum through engagement, active participation, portfolio submission, and completion of a learning needs analysis.

• A commitment to improving patient care through proactive, evidence-based pharmaceutical services.
• Experience in influencing prescribing practices and working in a patient-focused environment.

NHS Lothian is the second-largest health system in Scotland, covering Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. The Pharmacy & Medicines Service is driven by a commitment to clinically led, person-centred care, ensuring every patient benefits from safe, effective, and efficient pharmaceutical services.

Part-time and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

• Legal permission to work in the United Kingdom.
• Post holder requires PVG Scheme membership/record; if not currently a member, an application to Disclosure Scotland will be required.
• Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, the post may require a different level of criminal records check.

We will fully support disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received.