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NHS Highland
Lochaber
Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist
Band 7 £40,872 - £47,846 pro rata
Permanent, 1 Whole Time Equivalent 37.5
To increase the capacity of the Primary Care Pharmacy Team delivering the Pharmacotherapy Service, an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacist to join the team in the Lochaber area. We are keen to hear from pharmacists who would wish to work on a full-time or part-time basis. We can offer flexi-working.
You will join an established pharmacy team responsible for delivering medicines management and clinical pharmacy input to a range of primary care settings. NHS Highland pharmacy teams are renowned for implementing new and innovative ways of working and for developing the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy staff. We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive individuals to join us.
The role involves working with GP practices as part of a multi-professional team to optimise safe, quality, evidence-based and cost-effective use of medicines. The role of the Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist is continually developing into a clinical, patient facing role in both clinic and domiciliary settings.
You will have relevant post-registration experience of pharmacy practice, sound clinical knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and good IT skills. You will have a Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent and be on the practising register of the General Pharmaceutical Council. You should have a relevant postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience. Ideally you will be an independent prescriber or be willing to undertake this.
The post will involve travelling so a full, current driving licence and use of own car for work purposes is essential.
Informal enquiries to: Lindsay Barr, Team Lead, Lochaber (telephone 07966 778 537 or email lindsay.barr@nhs.scot)
Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email if inquiring about this post – 099949
Closing date for completed Applications: 24/05/2022
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