Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership
Specialist Pharmacist Primary Care - Band 7
Opportunities available within Aberdeenshire
Marr cluster - Aboyne, Alford, Ballater, Banchory, Braemar, Huntly, Strathdon
Full Time/Part Time Hours (min 3 days) Monday – Friday
We have an exciting opportunity for registered pharmacists to join the Pharmacotherapy teams working across Aberdeenshire.
The post holders will join a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and be key to the ongoing provision of the pharmacotherapy service and promoting quality, cost-effective prescribing of medicines.
The post holders will support GP practices and community hospitals, covering all aspects of medicines management in line with local and national guidelines.
You may have a community or hospital pharmacy background.
Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills are essential.
Experience of working within Primary Care, medicines management and audit would be an advantage.
Independent Prescriber training would be supported if not already achieved.
The post will include onsite working in GP Practices and / or remote working from an agreed base, including Inverurie as an option. Full driving licence essential. Closing date for applications Monday 5th January 2026.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 15th January 2026 or by individual agreement.
We encourage prospective candidates to contact one of the Aberdeenshire Lead Pharmacists to discuss further.
* Birgit Teismann 07773 069550 (birgit.teismann1@nhs.scot)
* Elaine Neil 07772 581031 (Elaine.neil@nhs.scot)
* Claire Douglas (Claire.douglas2@nhs.scot)
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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