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Lead Pharmacist Pharmacologistics

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NHS Golden Jubilee is unique within the NHS; it is a national institution which comprises the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, home to centres of excellence in orthopaedics, ophthalmology and heart and lung services and a major diagnostic imaging centre. It also is host to the NHS Scotland Academy, the national Centre for Sustainable Delivery, the Golden Jubilee Research Institute and the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel. Its vision is “Delivering care through collaboration” forNHSScotland.

ThePharmacy Department, within the Golden Jubilee National University Hospital is integrated across its multiple services and the pharmacist in this post will work to provide safe, effective and person centred care for every patient, every time. They will work in collaboration with our friendly and supportive pharmacy team, and will be a critical part of the wider multidisciplinary teams. Our patient-led approach to healthcare encourages an ethos that is open, questioning and participative; everyone is encouraged to speak out and be actively involved in the quest for continuous improvement and innovation.

Thisis an exciting time to join our Pharmacy team as we further develop our clinical services and try innovative ways of working. As part of the Scottish Government’s £200 million investment to meet demand for elective procedures, our services are expanding to treat more patients than ever before, and thePharmacologisticsPharmacist will play a critical role in ensuring this is achieved. We are looking for a suitably experienced pharmacist who is highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic for this exciting role.

You will be responsible for professionally leading, developing and manage the procurement and dispensing services across NHS Golden Jubilee University Hospital in collaboration with the lead technician for procurement, lead technician for dispensing services, Principal pharmacist clinical services and Associate Director of Pharmacy. You will strive for safety and efficiency and ensure all legal, ethical and governance aspects of the services are addressed.

You will lead on the clinical governance and financial governance around medicines procurement and supply whilst developing your RPS advanced portfolio across the four pillars of advanced practice. You will also be responsible for delivering high quality, patient-centred care, linking with multidisciplinary teams throughout the hospital.

You will be an integral part of the senior pharmacy team, working with the Director of Pharmacy/ Associate Director of Pharmacy to deliver the pharmacy vision for NHS Golden Jubilee and will support the development of the wider pharmacy team and the pharmacy services too.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please call Dawn Stewart on or Martyn Gall on .

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.

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