Rotational Pharmacist ECMS - Pharmacy

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:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacist to join our forward-thinking medical pharmacy team in the South Sector of Greater Glasgow & Clyde, based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). This permanent Band 7 posts offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care within a dynamic and supportive environment.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert pharmaceutical input to a diverse range of medical patients, many with complex care needs. QEUH is one of the largest acute hospitals in Europe, renowned for its commitment to clinical excellence and service modernisation. You will have the chance to develop your skills across a variety of medical specialties and pharmacist led clinics including:

• Respiratory
  
• Gastroenterology
  
• Rheumatology
  
• Endocrinology
  
• Cardiology, including Coronary Care Unit
  
• Acute medical receiving
  
• Medical High Dependency Unit (MHDU)

If you’re passionate about advancing patient care and professional development in a supportive and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Monday to Friday, with participation in weekend, public holiday, extended hours, and on-call rotas as required
• Full-time, permanent

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver specialist pharmaceutical care to patients within designated clinical areas and specialties
• Provide expert medicines advice to healthcare professionals, patients and carers
• Support safe, effective and cost-efficient prescribing in line with local and national guidance
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds and discharge planning activities
• Contribute to clinical audit, research projects and service improvement initiatives
• Supervise, educate and support pharmacy staff, trainees and other healthcare professionals
• Identify, assess and manage medicines-related risks to promote patient safety and quality of care

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
  
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in line with GPhC standards
  
• Completion of training or demonstrated working towards submission of RPS Post-registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum

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:

Josh Miller, Advanced Clinical Pharmacist. Josh.miller@nhs.scot or 0141 232 4070

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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