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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire & Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe and Respectful. You are required to work collaboratively in a safe, care and respectful way.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran have led the way in Scotland for pharmacy and prescribing developments with the introduction of electronic prescribing in the late 1990s and their ongoing commitment to developing strategies to support benefits realisation. The team have led and contributed to a number of award winning and published pieces of work and regularly collaborate regionally and nationally to optimise use and benefits of the system. In addition the team provides ongoing training and support to system users and provides and analyses data on prescribing in secondary and primary care to support the safe and effective use of medicines across our health and care system.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the electronic prescribing team and to further develop their remit and skills to encompass digital health as it relates to pharmacy and medicines. You will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership and management skills and to lead the wider pharmacy team in exploring the opportunities associated with distributed working.
It is essential you have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
You will be required to participate in departmental rotas including electronic prescribing on call, weekends and extended hours.
A car driver is essential for this post.
For an informal discussion or a visit please contact Roisin Kavanagh Director of Pharmacy on 01292 513832 or 07972 029085 or roisin.kavanagh@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.