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 a Senior Pharmacist Dispensing Services based at University Hospital Crosshouse & Ayr. Please note this vacancy is offered on a secondment/fixed term basis for 1 year. What you will do: The post-holder will lead, deliver, develop, manage and evaluate the operational and clinical aspects of dispensing to all health care areas on Acute Hospital Sites ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. You will fulfil the role of the Responsible Pharmacist in dispensing services to ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with relevant legislation and standards. You will provide expert advice in all pharmaceutical matters specific to dispensing services, relating to the care of individual patients and will be given the opportunity to contribute to the wider development and improvement of pharmaceutical services to patients. You will be accountable for the safe and cost-effective use of medicines within the areas of practice. You will be supported to undertake a clinical commitment in accordance with the needs of the service. The successful candidate will be part of the Acute Services Senior Team and will work alongside both Technical and Clinical senior staff in decision making relating to all aspects of the pharmacy service. You will be required to participate in departmental rotas as outlined in the contract associated with this post. In future, in accordance with AfC Terms and Conditions, you may be required to work over 7 days and/or an extended working day. 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: Qualifications: Master of Pharmacy Degree or Equivalent Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Post-Registration Foundation Programme for Pharmacists ( or demonstrable evidence of clinical knowledge equivalent to that level) Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or RPS Core Advanced Curriculum (or demonstrable evidence of clinical knowledge equivalent to that level, or currently working towards this qualification) Practice certificate in pharmacist independent prescribing (or currently working towards this qualification ) Experience: Relevant clinical pharmacy experience at a senior level Evidence of experience in service provision and development and an ability to examine current practice and develop and implement innovative solutions for improvement Knowledge: Expert level of clinical pharmacy knowledge skills, clinical reasoning and judgement Advanced level of knowledge regarding medicines, medicines legislation and practice Advanced arithmetic skills Expert knowledge and understanding of standards and guidelines Advanced interpersonal and influencing skills Advanced communication skills For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm and weekends in accordance with departmental rotas. UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership: A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role. If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Annmarie Crowe, Operational Services Manager annmarie.crowe@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or call on 01563 826070 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. 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