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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.
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.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner within Ayrshire
What you will do:
You will act as an independent prescriber for scheduled and unscheduled care in accordance with service demands and liaise with health care professionals to ensure the ongoing care of a caseload of patients. You will have direct face-to-face contact with patients.
You would be required to work autonomously being responsible for their clinical decisions, including where there is risk, clinical uncertainty and minimal evidence base. Beyond this, the post-holder will be innovative and forward thinking to support continual development of the pharmacy service provided within the GP practice. This will require self- direction, confidence and problem solving skills.
This job role may require supporting our island communities.
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:
Good communication, organisational and IT skills along with the ability to work with patients and other healthcare professionals will also be essential. Previous primary care experience would also be desirable but not essential.
You will have substantial experience as a qualified pharmacist, be registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council, be an independent prescriber, and hold a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence). Completion of an ACE course would also be desirable. If you do not have an ACE course, you will be expected to complete one in addition to the RPS Core Advanced framework demonstrating competence in the five domains of practice.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
3 positions - 37 per week
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Kirstie Church on kirstie.church@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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