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Due to the retirement of the current post holder, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services are seeking an experienced Substance Use pharmacist to provide clinical and professional leadership, co-ordinate the ongoing strategic planning and future delivery of pharmaceutical care to people who use drugs and alcohol. The post is hosted within Glasgow City HSCP but leads the pharmacy services for 6 Alcohol and Drug Partnerships in GGC and provides expert advice and leadership for the increasing complexity associated with alcohol and drug use across the spectrum of harm reduction, treatment and care and recovery. This is an exciting opportunity, to lead an established pharmacy team within the wider Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services (ADRS).The service includes a heroin prescribing service (Enhanced Drug Treatment Service) and the lead pharmacist is responsible for delivery of the EDTS pharmacy service.
We are seeking an experienced Pharmacist who can demonstrate a high degree of professional practice, within Addiction services and is able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues involved in providing a pharmacy service to Alcohol and Drug Services. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years post-registration senior management experience and be able to work independently and effectively under pressure in a complex and changing multi-professional environment. A Post Graduate qualification, minimum Masters level, in a related subject or equivalent is essential. Applicants should have a proven track record in change management and should be able to demonstrate their ability in relating to and engaging with diverse views and opinions, bringing these together towards achieving common goals. Project management skills, which demonstrate an ability to transform strategy into practical reality, are essential. We are seeking an individual who has experience in engaging positively with staff, including training and development, workforce planning, performance management and sustaining positive employee relations.
NHS Scotland is currently modernising the Scottish pharmacist post-registration career pathway with work underway to establish Consultant pharmacist posts in Scotland. The Director of pharmacy will work with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) towards “consultant pharmacist” credentialing for this post and applicants will be supported through this process over the next two years.
Informal Contact: Kelda Gaffney, Contact Number 07586 493091, Email Kelda.gaffney@glasgow.gov.uk or Dr Carole Hunter, Contact Number 07557012874, Email Carole.hunter@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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