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NHSL 218834 Specialist Pharmacist (LMD)

NHS Lothian
Edinburgh
1 week ago
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Cardiology/Respiratory Specialist Pharmacist

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Western General Hospital

Band 7 | Permanent | Up to 1.0 WTE | Up to 37 Hours

(including evening, weekend, on-call and public holidays commitment

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

About The Role

This post is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist looking to specialise or advance in respiratory and cardiology medicine.

You Will

Play a key role in the pharmaceutical care of patients.
Collaborate closely with the respiratory pharmacy team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to optimise patients’ medicines and care.
Engage in both inpatient and outpatient settings, provide counselling and opportunity to participate in prescribing activity.
Support and develop other members of the pharmacy team, including trainee pharmacists, junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers.
Benefit from opportunities for service improvement, independent prescribing training, delivery of education and training and other personal and professional development initiatives.

Why Join Us?

The Western General Hospital (WGH) is a large teaching hospital offering best practice across a wide variety of specialist services. It is conveniently located near the city centre with easy access to local facilities and transport routes.

You’ll Have The Chance To Be Part Of

Multi-disciplinary ward rounds.
Specialist outpatient clinics such as cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease and complex infection.
Service development projects to improve patient care and utilising skill mix within the pharmacy team.

This is an ideal progression opportunity for a rotational pharmacist, or a specialist pharmacist looking to have involvement in an inpatient setting whilst developing their skills in outpatients service. This post also offers various working patterns under the flexible working policy (e.g. 9-day working pattern over 2 weeks, or part-time hours with more than one postholder).

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent) and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration.
Completion of or have equivalent competence mapped to the .
A commitment to improving patient care through pro-active, evidence-based pharmaceutical services.
Experience in influencing prescribing practices and working in a patient-focused environment.

About NHS Lothian

At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

The vision for the Pharmacy & Medicines service is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients across Lothian get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We are focussed on creating an environment where each person in the team has the opportunity to flourish, develop and make best use of their skills.

This is more than just a jobit’s an opportunity to elevate your career while making a real difference in the lives of patients.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals.

Get in touch today to start the conversationwe’d love to hear from you!

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Louise McCafferty - email or Joanna Hutchison - email
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