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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
Our purpose-built aseptic unit supports a wide range of specialist services, including transplantation, cardiology, vascular surgery, neonatal and paediatric care. We use automated aseptic compounding and work closely with clinical teams and researchers to deliver safe, timely and effective medicines.
Join a highly specialised aseptic service at one of the UK’s largest and most advanced hospital campuses. QEUH and the Royal Hospital for Children deliver nationally recognised adult and paediatric specialist care, with aseptic services central to complex therapies, clinical research and first‑in‑UK trials.
This role is ideal for a pharmacist seeking specialist development, real clinical impact and exposure to advanced technologies.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is a full time post (36)
- This is a permanent post
- You will work 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, and will be required to participate in weekend working, public holiday working, and the out‑of‑hours on‑call service.
- You will be based at the Royal Hospital for Children
Key responsibilities:
As a Band 7 Aseptic Specialist Pharmacist, you will:
- Deliver specialist aseptic pharmaceutical services in line with legislation and policy
- Take professional responsibility for clinical checking, prescribing and release of aseptically prepared injectable medicines
- Contribute to quality, governance and continuous service improvement
- Work closely with the wider aseptic and pharmacy multidisciplinary team
You will be supported to develop advanced aseptic expertise within a well-established specialist service.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential
- MPharm (or equivalent)
- GPhC registration
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Competency aligned with the RPS Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing qualification (or working towards)
Strong communication skills, flexibility and a team-focused approach are essential.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Sina Razi – Accountable Pharmacist 0141 452 4325 or Sina.Razi@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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