Job reference: 244897
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 22/04/2026
Job Type: Other Therapeutic
Location: Mid-Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 08/04/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Mid Arg Hosp & Int Care Centre (Mid Argyll)

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There is an exciting opportunity for a locum pharmacist post to cover the Acute Mental Health Service within the Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre. There is a 15 bedded acute psychiatric ward situated within the MACHICC. The pharmacist would be required to support and deliver pharmacy services to the unit. You would be part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team for the patient weekly reviews along with consultants.

There is onsite management and leadership to the pharmacy service and you would be part of working within a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

Experience working in Mental Health is essential.

Lochgilphead is situated in the heart of the Mid Argyll Locality. It is a beautiful area and has a stunning coastline. If you like to be outdoors, then there are plenty of opportunities to explore the cycles paths and walks along the stunning Crinan Canal. There is a direct bus route to Glasgow, and you can visit some of the beautiful islands like Jura, Gigha, Arran and Islay.

There is hospital accommodation on site which could be available for the post holder.

For further enquiries please contact Anne McGlynn Pharmacy Team Lead Anne.Mcglynn@nhs.scot

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

  • Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.



Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork


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