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Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist
Inverness
37.5 Hours per Week
Band 7
Salary: £40,872 - £47,846
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 Inverness area. We are keen to hear from pharmacists who would wish to work on a full-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: Joan MacLeod, Team Lead, Inverness East, (telephone 07929 802 790 or email joan.macleod6@nhs.scot)
Application Forms and Job Descriptions can be downloaded via our website www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk or available from, and to be returned to, the Employment Services Section, Assynt House, Beechwood Park, Inverness IV2 3BW or by emailing your name and address to nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.net
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 – 077209
Closing date for completed Applications: 25/11/2021
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications
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