Specialist Pharmacist
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
Band 7 | 1.0 WTE | 37 hours, 12 months Fixed Term/Secondment
£50,861 - £59,159 (including evening, weekend, on-call and public holidays commitment)
About the Role
Join our dedicated Pharmacy & Medicines team and play a key role in delivering high-quality service to patients in NHS Lothian. This is an opportunity to work as a team of pharmacists providing specialist clinical pharmacy service to surgical areas including General Surgery, Critical Care, Orthopaedics and Reproductive Medicine. The post holder will also deputise for the aseptic services manager and have the opportunity to expand specialist knowledge, develop skills in service development, staff management, training and education, and achieve core advanced pharmacist credentials.
The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of the clinical pharmacy service.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Completed training or equivalent competence mapped to the RPS Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum.
Skills and Attributes
* Experience in proactively influencing prescribing, using clinical knowledge to optimise patient care.
* Strong patient-focused approach, ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, enabling effective decision-making in an acute medical setting.
* Proactive attitude, commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
About NHS Lothian
At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals. The service will also consider flexible working where it can be accommodated.
For Internal Candidates
Please ensure that you have discussed your application with your line manager and that a completed and signed 'Pharmacy Secondment Approval Form' has been authorised prior to attending your interview.
For Further Information
Ommar Ahmed | Clinical Pharmacy Lead | Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
📞 0131 242 1948
📧 ommar.ahmed4@nhs.scot
Legal and Equality Statements
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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.
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