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The pharmacy department in the acute Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert is a state of the art, purpose built facility that makes use of modern technologies including robotics. We have fully implemented Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (HEPMA) throughout the health board, keeping us at the forefront of healthcare provision. Our redesigned services have been recognised, gaining nominations for and winning several awards since being launched.
Forth Valley Royal Hospital situated in Larbert is within 40 minutes of Edinburgh and Glasgow and is provided with good road and rail links. There is ample free parking within the hospital staff car parks.
The post holder will participate in the applicable Band 6 rotation, which includes clinical pharmacy services, dispensary and aseptic dispensing. Our clinical pharmacy teams, which include clinical pharmacy technicians, provide patient focussed pharmaceutical care to both in and outpatients within admissions, surgical, medical, intermediate care and rehabilitation, obstetrics, gynaecology and paediatrics. As a Band 6 pharmacist clinical rotations will include medical, surgical and care of the elderly specialities. There will also be an opportunity to gain experience in primary care.
Continuous professional development is encouraged and supported through Foundation practice hospital training and the possibility of undertaking a clinical diploma/MSc and a qualification in independent prescribing. Case based discussions and bed side teaching are encouraged for clinical assessments.
We are a friendly, dedicated and supportive team. Team building activities include our weekly cake club, annual summer picnic, hospital ball and Christmas festive evening.
For further information or an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Stephen O’Neill, Lead Clinical Pharmacist for Acute, on 01324 566732.
Please note, if we have not contacted you within 6 weeks of the post closing, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
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