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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 Clinical Pharmacist – Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAMHS) based at Woodland View Hospital or West Road Centre Irvine.
What you will do:
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to participate in the provision of high quality pharmaceutical care to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services across NHS Ayrshire & Arran. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and highly motivated multidisciplinary team including a full range of healthcare professionals. We require an enthusiastic, self-motivated and innovative clinical pharmacist to develop and support the CAMHS pharmaceutical service across NHS Ayrshire & Arran. You should possess a desire to drive forward and actively contribute to the transformation of Mental Health Pharmacy Services within Ayrshire & Arran. You will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and be responsible for delivering a clinical pharmacy service to patients accessing care within CAMHS in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will use and develop your clinical expertise (including independent prescribing where applicable), including having an outpatient clinical commitment working with a cohort of patients as part of a multidisciplinary practice team.
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:
The post holder requires clinical expertise, excellent communication, organisational and IT skills along with the ability to work with patients and other healthcare professionals. You will be a qualified pharmacist with RPS Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacist Credentialing or evidence of equivalent experience. You should have proven clinical skills. A qualification as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber (or working towards that) is desirable, as is a relevant postgraduate qualification. You should hold membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council. Additionally you should demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Professional Development. The post requires full PVG Scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland.
*Note applicants wishing to consider a job share will be considered for this post.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 hours per week
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
1. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
2. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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6. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
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8. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.