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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Practice Clinical Pharmacist based at South HSCP.
What you will do:
We require enthusiastic, self-motivated and innovative clinical pharmacists to develop and support the delivery of the Scottish Government funded
Pharmacotherapy Service within GP practices in NHS Ayrshire & Arran. You will use and develop your clinical expertise (including independent
prescribing where applicable), working with a cohort of patients as part of a multidisciplinary practice team. Part of the role will also include ensuring
quality and cost effective prescribing within GP practices to meet NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s efficiency savings.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
The posts require clinical expertise, good communication, organisational and IT skills along with the ability to work with patients and other healthcare professionals. The posts are based in GP practices across Ayrshire. Occasionally however, you may be required to work in other areas within NHS Ayrshire & Arran. In future, in accordance with AfC Terms and conditions, you may be required to work over 7 days and/or an extended working day. The post requires full PVG Scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland. A driving licence is essential for this post. Please note that candidates new to the NHS should expect to start at the entry point of the relevant pay scale.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
Post 1 - 25.9 hours per week
Post 2 (fixed- term until August 2026) - 29.6 hours per week
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
1. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
2. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
3. Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
4. Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
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6. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
7. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
8. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.