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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. The post holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
The Isle of Arran is a beautiful island off the west coast of Scotland, offering an ever-changing coastline, dramatic mountain peaks, sheltered beaches, verdant forests, great cultural festivals and a wealth of tasty local produce. We are looking to recruit a pharmacist to live and work on the island where you would join a fantastic General Practice team.
This is a pioneering new role and we are looking for an experienced pharmacist who is highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic. You will be embedded in a General Practice team, working closely with the GP’s and ANP’s you would be fully supported to develop advanced clinical skills to enable you to deliver direct clinical care to the population on Arran.
You will act as an independent prescriber for scheduled and unscheduled care in accordance with service demands and liaise with health care professionals to ensure the ongoing care of a caseload of patients. You will have direct face-to-face contact with patients across the age and acuity spectrum, in multiple care settings across Arran.
This post will also provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the small community hospital on the island.
You will be supported by a full time pharmacy technician to deliver key elements of the pharmacotherapy service.
You would be supported in your development to enable you to work clinically autonomously & be responsible for your clinical decisions, including where there is risk, clinical uncertainty and minimal evidence base.
Good communication, organisational and IT skills along with the ability to work with patients and other healthcare professionals will also be essential. Previous primary care experience would also be desirable but not essential.
You will have experience as a qualified pharmacist, be registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council, be an independent prescriber, and hold a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (or be able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge). Completion of an ACE course would also be desirable. If you do not have an ACE course, you will be fully supported to complete one in addition to an advanced level PG training programme – such as the RPS Core Advanced.
The pharmacy directorate is welcoming, progressive and focussed on the provision of high quality pharmacy services across all sectors of practice. We are committed to continuing professional development (CPD) at all levels within a supportive environment.
The post requires full PVG Scheme membership/Disclosure Scotland. A driving licence is essential for this post.
Please note that candidates new to the NHS should expect to start at the entry point of the pay scale shown.
Relocation costs may be reimbursed.
Informal enquiries contact Jane Hall, Associate Director of Pharmacy on 07557 083045 or Fiona Sanderson, Principal Pharmacist NHSCP & Mental Health Services on 01294 322096 (or 07833 233 859)
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.