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Specialist Pharmacist, Orthopaedics
Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Band 7 | 1.0 WTE | 37 hrs/week
£48,788 - £56,747 pro-rata per annum (including weekend, on‑call and public holiday rota commitments)
About The Role
The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is a large teaching hospital known for its excellence across various specialist services. The Orthopaedic Unit provides multidisciplinary care to patients across four trauma wards and an elective ward. As part of our dynamic pharmacy team, you will work closely with Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, Ortho‑Geriatricians, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Arthroplasty Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Antimicrobial teams.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Delivering high‑quality clinical pharmacy services to trauma and elective orthopaedic patients.
* Contributing to the development and delivery of pharmacy services in response to emerging challenges around site capacity and patient flow.
* Working as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, where pharmacists have an established role in non‑medical prescribing.
* Optimising medications in the peri‑operative period and collaborating with the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) team to promote safe transfer of care between care sectors.
Why Join Us?
We are committed to fostering an environment where our pharmacy team members can thrive, develop, and make the best use of their skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression, training, development of non‑medical prescribing skills and involvement in innovative service developments. Our team values collaboration and patient‑focused care, ensuring you will be well‑supported as you take on this rewarding role.
About You
Essential Qualifications And Experience
* A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Completed training or equivalent competence mapped to the statutory role.
Skills And Attributes
* Experience in proactively influencing prescribing, using clinical knowledge to optimise patient care.
* A strong patient‑focused approach, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, enabling effective decision‑making in an acute medical setting.
* A proactive attitude, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
* A strong alignment with NHS Lothian’s values and a willingness to contribute to our dynamic team.
Contact
Rakhee Vasishta, Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Orthopaedics RIE
Telephone: 0131 242 2909
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 the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification. We encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager for a discussion about how this role aligns with your career goals.
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