Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, Digital and Information (LW)
Job Overview
We are creating innovative pathways to develop clinical leaders and we are now looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists to join our expanding team. Due to a number of internal promotions, and building on the success of our new integrated training scheme for foundation pharmacists, we are delighted to offer opportunities working in cross‑sector posts, combining a role in GP practices with hospital wards/departments with future opportunities to review sector‑specific roles. These posts will be patient‑centred and will give you the opportunity to develop your clinical and technical skills in practice.
You will receive support from an educational supervisor, and the wider pharmacy team, as well as peer support from other Foundation pharmacists. Successful applicants will be supported to complete the RPS Post Registration Foundation Training programme which equips pharmacists with a broad range of core skills via completion of learning outcomes, to become clinical practitioners. This course is inclusive of the independent prescribing qualification.
The NHS Fife Pharmacy and Medicines Directorate provides an integrated service to a population of approximately 380,000 people, with a team of around 300 Pharmacy staff, including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Support Workers, Nurses, and Administrators. We pride ourselves on being a vibrant, welcoming and friendly team that is made up of hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals who work towards a common goal of putting our patients at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to our staff’s experience and development and ensuring both our staff and patients experience the same compassion and empathy.
Our team works across Acute and Community hospital sites, General Practices, Mental Health services, and a range of specialist teams. Partnership working is at the core of our values, and we work closely with other members of the multi‑disciplinary team, including our Community Pharmacy colleagues, to deliver the highest quality care for everyone in Fife. There are opportunities to become involved in a range of projects across the integrated Pharmacy service as well as shaping the future vision for the service.
Hospital or primary care experience is not essential as training will be fully supported. The posts are also open to pharmacists currently undertaking their postgraduate foundation training year who would be in a position to commence post later this year.
Responsibilities
* Work in cross‑sector posts combining GP practice responsibilities with hospital ward/department duties, with future opportunities to review sector‑specific roles.
* Deliver patient‑centred care and contribute to integrated pharmacy services across Acute and Community sites, General Practices, Mental Health services, and specialist teams.
* Receive support from an educational supervisor, the wider pharmacy team, and peer support from other Foundation pharmacists.
* Complete the RPS Post Registration Foundation Training programme, inclusive of the independent prescribing qualification.
Requirements
* Member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme prior to appointment.
* Legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
* Hospital or primary care experience not essential; training will be fully supported.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Contact Information
Alison Cuthill, Senior Pharmacist for Education and Training: alison.cuthill@nhs.scot
Calum Murray, Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Primary Care: calum.murray2@nhs.scot
Andrew Steele, Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Surgery: andrew.steele@nhs.scot
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. 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.
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