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Clinical Pharmacist - Combined Assessment Unit, Edinburgh
Client: NHS Scotland
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 553de35ced23
Job Views: 5
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description:
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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to participate in the provision of high quality pharmaceutical services within NHS Ayrshire & Arran. NHS Ayrshire & Arran benefits from automated dispensing and electronic prescribing (HEPMA and CEPAS).
You will be responsible for delivering a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service to patients accessing care within Emergency Care. The permanent base will be at University Hospital Crosshouse (UHC) with some cross-site working at University Hospital Ayr (UHA). The Emergency Departments (ED) & Combined Assessment Units (CAU) utilize multiple ambulatory care pathways, rapid assessment, early senior clinical decision-making & care involving the multidisciplinary team. Therefore, the ideal candidate should possess relevant hospital experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
What you will do:
* Provide highly specialised advice in all pharmaceutical matters relating to patient care.
* Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the designated clinical specialty.
* Contribute to the development and improvement of pharmaceutical services for patients within NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
* Ensure the safe and cost-effective use of medicines within your areas of practice.
For further information on the role, please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training, and/or experience required:
* Masters of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent.
* Scottish Hospital Pharmacy Vocational Training Scheme or demonstrable equivalent clinical knowledge.
* Practice Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing (support provided if not held).
* Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) with evidence of CPD.
Please note: You must be registered with the GPhC.
Experience:
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Advanced arithmetic skills.
* Full driving license.
* Ability to work autonomously.
* Ability to work effectively within a team in a pharmacy and multidisciplinary environment.
Knowledge:
* Highly specialised clinical pharmacy knowledge, skills, reasoning, and judgment.
* Computer literacy and IT knowledge.
* Understanding of relevant standards and additional role requirements, see the person specification.
Hours:
37 hours per week. Participation in weekend, public holiday, and extended hours rotas as required. May involve working over 7 days or extended hours according to AFC terms and conditions.
For informal enquiries, contact Pamela Mills, Principal Pharmacist Clinical Services, University Hospital Crosshouse, Tel: 01563 826066, or email: [contact emails].
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