Specialist Pharmacist
Medicine of the Elderly (MOE)
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Western General Hospital
Band 7 | 0.4 WTE | 14 Hours
£48,788 - £56,747 pro rata per annum
(including evening, weekend, and public holidays commitment)
Are you a pharmacist ready to take the next step in your career by working with a caring and dynamic multidisciplinary team in Medicine of the Elderly? Are you searching for a role that will challenge, inspire, and reward you every day?
This position offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the care of frail older people across our admissions and downstream MOE wards.
About the Role
This post is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist looking to specialise or advance in MOE. You’ll:
1. Play a key role in the pharmaceutical care of older people.
2. Collaborate closely with the MOE pharmacy team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to optimise patients’ medicines and care.
3. Support and develop other members of the pharmacy team
4. Benefit from opportunities for service improvement, independent prescribing training, delivery of education and training and other personal and professional development initiatives.
Why Join Us?
The Western General Hospital (WGH) is a large teaching hospital offering best practice across a wide variety of specialist services. It is conveniently located near the city centre with easy access to local facilities and transport routes.
This is an exciting time for the WGH MOE service with significant developments and new investment in the MOE pharmacy team. This allows us to deliver care earlier in the patient journey, avoiding unnecessary admissions and minimising length of stay.
You’ll have the chance to work on:
5. MOE ward rounds in the Medical Assessment Unit and in the specialist MOE admissions unit (ward 72)
6. Downstream ward multidisciplinary team meetings / ward rounds
7. Service development projects aimed at improving patient care and modernising service delivery.
This is an ideal progression opportunity for a rotational pharmacist, or a specialist pharmacist looking to provide holistic care to frail older adults.
About you
We’re looking for someone with:
8. A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent) and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration.
9. Completion of or have equivalent competence mapped to the .
10. A commitment to improving patient care through pro-active, evidence-based pharmaceutical services.
11. Experience in influencing prescribing practices and working in a patient-focused environment.
About NHS Lothian
At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to elevate your career while making a real difference in the lives of patients.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an