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. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring pharmacy leader to undertake the role of Associate Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services, Governance and Innovation within the Pharmacy & Prescribing team working across NHS Ayrshire & Arran. It is an exciting time to join the team as the health and care system in Ayrshire & Arran progresses to delivery of Caring for Ayrshire, our strategy to move care closer to home. Hours and Shift Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday within the hours of 8.30am – 4.30pm This post is offered on a permanent basis. What you will do: You will have leadership responsibility for development, delivery and evaluation of a defined clinical portfolio within the Pharmacy Directorate. Areas of responsibility include clinical pharmacy services including cancer services and hospital prescribing, clinical effectiveness including antimicrobial utilisation, governance, transformation and quality improvement. You will be a key member of the Pharmacy Leads Team. You will work within a multi-professional, multi-agency network to support and develop the NHS Board’s plans to improve and protect the health of the population and quality of healthcare within the allocated resource through delivery of Caring for Ayrshire. You will deputise for the Director of Pharmacy as required. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: In addition to a strong background in pharmacy practice and leadership skills the postholder will be someone that is highly motivated, has a track record in change management, who can work effectively as part of multiple teams, works across boundaries and inspires others. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Full UK driving licence is essential to this role. If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Roisin Kavanagh Director of Pharmacy on 01292 513832 or 07972 029085, via MS Teams roisin.kavanagh@aa.nhs.scot or via email at roisin.kavanagh@aapct.scot.nhs.uk Interviews will be held on Monday 2 nd March 2026 RIGHT TO WORK 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. 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