* Are you passionate about improving care for patients with complex gastrointestinal pharmaceutical care needs and driving medicines optimisation across high-cost specialties?
* Do you want to lead clinical pharmacy input into a Gastroenterology service at the forefront of advanced therapy delivery?
* Are you ready to shape service delivery, governance, and deliver medicines efficiencies in line with national priorities and operational recovery plans?
* Do you want to develop your RPS Advanced Practice portfolio with real-world clinical leadership and quality improvement?
If you answered yes to any of the above, this could be your next career move.
Aim of the Post
The post holder will lead and deliver clinical pharmacy services to gastroenterology patients, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred pharmaceutical care, while also providing cross-specialty medicines optimisation leadership. This includes:
* Leading gastroenterology pharmacist-led clinics, post-induction reviews, and IVSC switches (e.g., Vedolizumab).
* Supporting evidence-based prescribing, therapy optimisation, and Homecare coordination.
* Driving medicines governance, audits, and evaluation of high-cost therapies.
* Delivering quality improvement initiatives and supporting implementation of protocols and guidelines.
* Releasing medical and nursing capacity through advanced pharmacy practice.
* Lead the delivery of medicines efficiencies across high-cost specialty areas and providing assurance to the board that savings are being achieved
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clinical pharmacy leadership within gastroenterology and across high-cost acute specialties.
* Deliver person-centred advanced therapy reviews and support MDT working for complex gastroenterology patients.
* Lead medicines optimisation projects, including biologic therapy switches and cost-saving initiatives.
* Oversee governance of medicines management within Acute Services
* Support data collection, audit, and reporting to demonstrate impact and savings.
* Engage with primary and secondary care colleagues to ensure continuity and best practice.
* Contribute to service development, strategic planning, and workforce innovation.
* Line management responsibilities for the Acute Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
What You’ll Gain
This post supports development across the four pillars of the RPS Advanced Practice Framework:
* Clinical expertise in gastroenterology, IBD, and high-cost medicines.
* Leadership in service transformation, medicines governance, and strategic alignment.
* Quality improvement and data-driven decision-making.
* Collaborative working across acute and primary care settings.
* Research and development opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a confident and forward-thinking pharmacist who:
* Is passionate about improving outcomes for patients with complex gastroenterology needs.
* Has strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.
* Is an independent prescriber (or working towards this).
* Is proactive, flexible, and collaborative.
* Has experience in gastroenterology, IBD, or medicines optimisation.
Why Join Us?
At Forth Valley Royal Hospital, you’ll be part of a modern, ambitious pharmacy service known for innovation and strong clinical leadership. Our Pharmacy team is at the forefront of person-centred care, and this role offers the chance to make a real difference.
Additional Information
This post requires 5 days over 7 working pattern, including weekend and public holiday cover.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Jonathan Cavan, Associate Director of Pharmacy, Mental Health, Governance & eSystems
Email: jonathan.cavan2@nhs.scot
Michael Smith, Lead Clinical Pharmacist Acute Services
Email: michael.smith11@nhs.scot
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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