Specialist Pharmacist Surgery and Critical Care - North Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Healthcare

Position: Specialist Pharmacist Surgery and Critical Care - North Sector

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced clinical pharmacist to join the Surgical and Critical Care Pharmacy Team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This role is ideal for pharmacists who are looking to develop their clinical expertise within a supportive teaching hospital environment, working alongside experienced pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams across a range of specialist surgical and critical care services.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent Role

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

36 Hours Per Week (8.30am - 4.45pm 4 Days, 8.30am - 1.30pm 1 Day. On Call/Weekend working rota participation also required)

Key responsibilities:

You will play a key role in leading and developing patient-focused clinical pharmacy services across a variety of surgical specialties, including regional and national centres for Intestinal Failure, Burns, Plastics and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary diseases. The post involves working across surgical wards and regular rotations within the Critical Care Unit, attending daily ward rounds and working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to perioperative clinics across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, participate in research, quality improvement initiatives and team meetings, and support the development of technical staff, foundation pharmacists and trainees.

The role also includes providing expert medicines information and prescribing support, promoting patient safety, and contributing to the ongoing modernisation and development of pharmacy services. Opportunities to progress advanced clinical practice in line with the Advanced Practice Curriculum are actively encouraged.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent).
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Completion of, or close to submission of, the post-registration RCP qualification (or equivalent).
Possess, or be working towards, an Independent Prescribing qualification.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience working within a clinical pharmacy setting.
Commitment to developing advanced clinical practice and supporting multidisciplinary working.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
Enhanced pay for working public holidays
NHS discounts on…