Specialist Clinical Pharmacist

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

36 hours per week. Permanent. Salary: £52,845 - £61,466 per annum plus £1,461 and Distant Islands Allowance per annum.

Join a friendly, highly motivated multidisciplinary team at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. The role is part of a growing pharmacy team, working alongside pharmacists and technicians to provide clinical pharmacy services across several wards.

• Provide clinical pharmacy service to multiple wards within Western Isles Hospital.
• Contribute to the development of patient‑focused pharmacy services.
• Participate in new projects including the front‑door service, Hospital at Home, and remote services to other archipelago hospitals.
• Collaborate closely with Primary Care Pharmacy colleagues to enhance safe patient transitions across boundaries of care.
• Support the installation of Omnicell medicine vending machines and the dispensary refit project.
• Assessor and register with the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG).

Live and work in the beautiful, rural island community of Stornoway. Enjoy outdoor and cultural activities such as kayaking, surfing, climbing, hill walking and diving.

Access to professional development opportunities and a modern, updated facility.

Post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

For an informal chat, contact Dr Susan Price, Chief Pharmacist
Tel:
Email: sue.pricet

Closing Date: 20/07/2026.