East Health & Social Care Partnership
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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacist Primary Care based at East HSCP.
Please note this is a fixed term/secondment post for 9 months.
What you will do:
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire & Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe and Respectful. This is an exciting opportunity to join the East Primary Care Pharmacy Team to support the development and implementation of the pharmacotherapy service whilst also delivering our prescribing improvement plan. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with strong leadership and negotiation skills. This is an excellent development opportunity for a pharmacist looking to progress to 8A level and be involved in shaping the pharmacotherapy service within Ayrshire and Arran.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
1. Masters of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent)
2. Postgraduate Qualification in Prescribing or Clinical Pharmacy (or demonstrable expert knowledge to that level)
3. Independent prescriber (or working towards this qualification)
4. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (including evidence of continuing professional development
5. Relevant experience in medicines and prescribing management
6. Communication and presentational skills
7. Analytical, critical appraisal and interpretative skills
8. Influencing, negotiating & persuasion skills
9. Good interpersonal skills
10. Good arithmetic skills
11. Analysis of prescribing information
12. Practical experience in project management
13. Evidence of multidisciplinary working
14. Involvement in education and training of healthcare professionals
15. Ability to work autonomously as well as under direction
16. Working in partnership
17. Learning and developing
18. Caring for staff
19. Improving performance through team working
20. Improving quality
21. Communicates effectively
22. Achieving results
23. Good communication and negotiation skills
24. Good organisational skills
25. Able to work to deadlines under pressure
26. Flexible and adaptable
27. Enthusiastic and highly motivated
28. Ability to work effectively as part of a team
29. Car owner/driver
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
22.3 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.