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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.
About the Department
NHS GGC Pharmacy Services deliver integrated, person-centred care across primary and secondary care, aligned to the Moving Pharmacy Forward strategy. Mental Health Pharmacy Services support inpatient and community services across NHS GGC, working closely with GP practices, Community Mental Health Teams and hospital services to optimise medicines use and improve outcomes.
The role
This senior consultant-level post provides clinical, professional and strategic leadership for mental health pharmacy services across NHS GGC. You will deliver expert clinical care to patients with complex pharmaceutical needs, while shaping service development locally, regionally and nationally. The role spans the four pillars of consultant-level practice: clinical care, leadership, education and research, offering significant opportunity to influence policy, develop the workforce and drive innovation in mental health pharmacy.
Base location - Clarkston Court/Leverndale Hospital
Permanent, Part-time
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert clinical care to patients with complex mental health needs, including practice as an independent prescriber
Lead the strategic development of mental health pharmacy services across primary and secondary care
Act as senior pharmacy advisor to clinicians, managers and multidisciplinary teams
Contribute to regional and national mental health and pharmacy work programmes.
Lead service innovation, quality improvement, audit and research
Provide leadership, supervision and mentorship to support advanced and consultant-level practice
Support education and workforce development in collaboration with NES, universities and professional bodies
Essential Criteria
Master’s degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Registered Independent Prescriber
Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Mental Health Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Consultant-level practice (RPS credentialed or significant work towards)
Significant experience in mental health pharmacy, including strategic service development
Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills.
Desirable Criteria
Credentialed member of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy
Management or leadership qualification
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:
Jane Hall, Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Jane.hall@nhs.scot - 0141 201 6029
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