LJR- Specialist Pharmacist

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered pharmacist to join the Pharmacotherapy teams working across Aberdeenshire. The post holder will join a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and be key to the ongoing provision of the pharmacotherapy service and promoting quality, cost-effective prescribing of medicines. The post holder will support GP practices and community hospitals, covering all aspects of medicines management in line with local and national guidelines.

Banff & Fraserburgh cluster covering GP practices & community hospitals in Banff, Portsoy & Fraserburgh. Full Time/Part Time Opportunities (minimum 3 days), Monday to Friday. The post includes onsite working in GP Practices and/or remote working from an agreed base (discuss options with one of the Lead Pharmacists). A full driving licence is essential.

The post holder will be part of the Pharmacotherapy team and will contribute to the ongoing provision of pharmacotherapy services, promoting quality, cost-effective prescribing of medicines. You will support GP practices and community hospitals with medicines management in line with local and national guidelines.

You may have a community or hospital pharmacy background. Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills are essential. Experience of working within Primary Care, medicines management and audit would be an advantage. Independent Prescriber training would be supported if not already achieved.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Sunday 15 March. Interviews will take place on Thursday 26 March or by individual agreement. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person; alternative arrangements will be considered where needed to ensure inclusivity.

• Birgit Teismann  Birgit.teismann1t
• Elaine Neil Elaine.neilt
• Claire Douglas Claire.douglas2t

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to nurture a positive culture, supported by our NHS and Social Care values.