Overview
Wigtownshire Community Health and Social Care (CHSC) team is looking to recruit a motivated, proactive and enthusiastic pharmacist to work within our Pharmacy Hubs and GP practices. Our team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers make up the GP practice clinical pharmacy service, taking a leading role in medicines management and medication review as part of the primary care multidisciplinary team. It is a rewarding role, helping patients in Dumfries and Galloway to safely manage their medicines. You will provide a clinical pharmacy service directly to patients.
Responsibilities
* Clinical assessment and review of patients, including complex polypharmacy medication reviews with patients.
* Address medicines-related queries and assess patients’ ability to manage their medicines (including in the patient’s home).
* Medicine reconciliation and prescribing of medication.
* Joint working with GP practice staff as well as with multidisciplinary teams within local hospitals, Community Pharmacies and Home Teams.
Terms and contact
This is a fixed-term post until 14 June 2026.
For further information on the role and required skills/experience, refer to the job description and person specification. For more information, please contact Leanne Drummond (Cluster Lead Pharmacist Wigtownshire) by email: Leanne.drummond@nhs.scot.
Application information
* DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
* Within the application you are required to answer three questions, demonstrating why you are the ideal candidate. Ensure these statements are written by you and are unique to you. This section times out after 30 minutes; consider drafting in advance and pasting in.
* Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to amend it.
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date; a vacancy may close early due to volume of applications, so submit promptly.
* If you are a member of staff, update your Jobtrain profile to reflect your employment by NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
Additional information
* Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.
* Disclosure Scotland: Some posts may require a criminal records check. Changes to PVG requirements may apply; the level of check will be advised if you are successful.
* Equality and diversity: NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to equality and diversity; applicants from all sections of the community are welcome.
* Right to work in the United Kingdom and work visa information: You must have or be eligible for the appropriate right to work in the UK. If a work visa is required, check eligibility before submitting your application. Sponsorship is not provided for bank contracts. Certain international pathways require full UK professional registration (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC).
Role details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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