AP) Lead Pharmacist - Substance

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NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Royal Edinburgh Hospital

Lead Pharmacist Substance Misuse Services

Band 8A: £65,125 - £70,303

Permanent 36 hours per week (1.0wte)

Are you ready to lead and shape medicines management within Substance Misuse Services across NHS Lothian?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our established multidisciplinary Substance Misuse Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in advancing pharmaceutical care, medicines optimisation, and prescribing practice across a complex and rewarding clinical specialty.

Working within a highly collaborative service, you will contribute to the delivery and development of evidence-based, clinically effective, and cost-efficient prescribing and medicines management across Substance Misuse Services throughout Lothian.

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to delivering excellent patient care while supporting innovation, professional development and collaborative working.

As part of our Pharmacy & Medicines Service, you will benefit from:

• The opportunity to lead and contribute to meaningful service development projects.
• Working within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• A role that directly contributes to reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for vulnerable patient groups.
• Opportunities to influence local and national pharmacy practice.
• Ongoing professional development, leadership support and career progression opportunities.

Within this role, you will have the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in substance misuse services while helping shape future service delivery across NHS Lothian.

We are looking for a highly motivated pharmacist who is passionate about improving patient care and driving service improvement.

• A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• An Independent Prescribing Qualification.
• Candidates who have completed a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy should complete the learning needs analysis (LNA) using the LNA tool in the RPS e-portfolio, identifying any gaps that will need addressed as part of PDP plans.
• Candidates who have NOT completed a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy must demonstrate substantial progress across the four pillars of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum through:
  • Engagement with the RPS Core Advanced Curriculum
  • Active participation in a community of practice/peer network
  • Submit a screenshot of portfolio (programme of learning page)
  • Complete the RPS learning needs analysis tool to assess progress with the Core Advanced Curriculum and any gaps that will need addressed as part of PDP plans