Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, Medicine of the Elderly (SNIS) - Edinburgh
Job Details
* Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
* Job Category: Other
* EU work permit required: Yes
* Job Reference: 26c6097d52ae
* Job Views: 4
* Posted: 25.08.2025
* Expiry Date: 09.10.2025
Job Description
This position is based at Western General Hospital and offers a Band 7 | 0.4 WTE | 14 Hours role, including evening, weekend, and public holiday commitments. It provides an exciting opportunity for pharmacists interested in specialising or advancing in Medicine of the Elderly (MOE).
About the Role
* Contribute to pharmaceutical care for older adults.
* Work closely with the MOE pharmacy team and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient medications.
* Support and develop pharmacy team members.
* Engage in service improvement, training, and professional development initiatives.
Why Join Us?
Join a large teaching hospital with a focus on best practices and innovative care. The WGH MOE service is expanding, offering opportunities to work on ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and service development projects, with a focus on reducing admissions and length of stay.
About You
* Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent) and GPhC registration.
* Experience or competence in providing evidence-based pharmaceutical services.
* Ability to influence prescribing practices and work in patient-centered environments.
About NHS Lothian
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, serving over 900,000 people, and fostering innovation and research in healthcare.
Next Steps
For more details, refer to the job description and person specification. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the hiring manager to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
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