Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Following new national funding to expand OPAT services, we are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our Acute Services team. As Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for OPAT, you will deliver expert pharmaceutical care to patients receiving outpatient antimicrobial therapy, supporting the expansion of novel pathways and improving patient clinical outcomes. You will play a key role in running pharmacist-led clinics, reducing wait times, and identifying patients suitable for outpatient management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and deliver pharmacist-led outpatient clinics for OPAT patients.
2. Provide expert pharmaceutical care and clinical input for complex antimicrobial therapy.
3. Support the expansion of new pathways, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
4. Contribute to governance, guideline and pathway development, and medicines optimisation.
5. Identify and deliver opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings in medicines use.
6. Support quality improvement and service development initiatives.
7. Ensure compliance with best practice and national standards.
What Youll Gain
This post supports development across the four pillars of the RPS Advanced Practice Framework:
8. Clinical expertise in antimicrobial therapy and acute care.
9. Leadership in service transformation and strategic alignment.
10. Quality improvement and data-driven decision-making.
11. Collaborative working across acute and community settings
What Were Looking For
We are seeking a confident and forward-thinking pharmacist who:
12. Is passionate about improving outcomes for patients requiring OPAT care.
13. Has strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.
14. Is an independent prescriber (or working towards this).
15. Is proactive, flexible, and collaborative.
16. Has clinical experience in antimicrobial therapy, acute care, or related areas.
Why Join Us?
At Forth Valley Royal Hospital, youll be part of a modern, ambitious pharmacy service known for innovation and strong clinical leadership.
Additional Information
This post requires 5 days over 7 working pattern, including weekend and public holiday cover.
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
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Michael Smith, Lead Clinical Pharmacist Acute Services
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