Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity* until 31/12/2026 to cover substantive post holders secondment leave.
*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
* Are you ready to build your clinical confidence across a wide range of specialties?
* Do you want to be part of a supportive team that values wellbeing and professional growth?
* Are you looking for a role that offers structured development and the opportunity to train as an independent prescriber?
If you answered yes to any of the above, this could be the perfect next step in your pharmacy career.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career pharmacist to join our rotational Band 6 programme in Acute at NHS Forth Valley. The post holder will participate in our structured rotation, which includes clinical pharmacy services, dispensary and aseptic services. Clinical rotations cover medical, surgical, front door and care of the elderly specialties, with opportunities to work alongside our dedicated team of clinical pharmacy technicians.
We are currently trialling innovative working patterns within the Band 6 team, including a 9am–5:45pm schedule over nine days out of ten, with a full day off every second week. Early feedback shows this model improves wellbeing and work-life balance, and we’re excited to offer it to our team.
Professional development is actively supported through the RPS Post-registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum. This curriculum provides a structured pathway for pharmacists to develop clinical, leadership, education and research capabilities, and lays the foundation for progression to advanced practice. The successful candidate will also be encouraged and supported to pursue independent prescribing qualifications where they are prescriber ready.
The post holder will also contribute to dispensary and aseptic services, participate in the pharmacy on-call rota for the FVRH site and support extended working hours as well as public holiday cover as part of the wider pharmacy team.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
Please note, we will be unable to accept applications from trainee pharmacists due to qualify in August 2026 at this time
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
Why Join Us?
We are a friendly, dedicated and supportive team. Our department culture includes weekly cake club, evening meals and quizzes – we believe in working hard but also celebrating together.
The pharmacy department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility equipped with modern technologies including robotics. We have fully implemented Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (HEPMA) across the health board, keeping us at the forefront of digital healthcare delivery. Our redesigned services have been recognised nationally, with multiple award nominations and wins.
We are currently redesigning our clinical pharmacy service, with a new vision and strategy planned for early 2026. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to shaping future clinical pharmacy service delivery.
Forth Valley Royal Hospital is located in Larbert, within 40 minutes of Edinburgh and Glasgow, and benefits from excellent road and rail links. Free staff parking is available on site.
For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please email:
Michael Smith – Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Acute Services
Email: Michael.Smith11@nhs.scot
Certificate of Sponsorship
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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.