Job Advert
Formulary Pharmacist
Band 8A
37.5 hours per week
2-year Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity
NHS Lothian Pharmacy Services is looking for a forward thinking practitioner to lead the development of the Lothian Joint Formulary www.ljf.scot.nhs.uk
In this post, you will lead, develop and promote evidence based clinical and cost effective use of medicines in Lothian. Your key responsibilities will relate to the development and maintenance of the Lothian Joint Formulary. You will work closely with the Lothian Formulary Committee and with other groups and committees to ensure that the LJF reflects current evidence and practice, and contribute to the managed introduction and local appraisal of new medicines.
You will be an experienced, highly organised, self motivated team player with excellent communication skills. You will have a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or related health science.
Formulary Pharmacist
NHS Lothian
Agenda for Change Band 8A
1.0 WTE 37.5 hours
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact:
Anne Gilchrist
Lead Pharmacist, Medicines Management Team
Waverley Gate
2-4 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 537 8575
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***