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We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team of pharmacists and technicians, providing a high standard of pharmaceutical care to the population of Orkney.
As well as an interesting and influential role, you’ll have a genuine opportunity to positively contribute towards healthcare in Orkney. You will be actively involved in the continuing development and delivery of Hospital Pharmacy Services within NHS Orkney, aligned with the visions of Realistic Medicine, Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care and with strong links across all sectors of healthcare.
You will have the opportunity to apply and develop your clinical skills in surgical and medical, acute and long stay settings and be supported to undertake any necessary post graduate clinical training and professional development, including independent prescribing and clinical assessment skills.
The pharmacy team is integrated across Health and Social Care and you will be based in the pharmacy department of the new healthcare facility nearing completion, which will host the hospital and two busy GP practices.
It’s not just the job; you will be able to live in one of Scotland’s most beautiful unspoilt islands with low pollution and crime, excellent schools, a unique culture and amazing scenery. Orkney has recently been voted as the best place to live in the UK.
The successful candidate will have an undergraduate Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and be committed to lifelong learning. They will also have or be prepared to work towards:
- A post-graduate qualification in appropriate area of pharmacy practice.
- Registration as an independent pharmacist prescriber with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- A high level of professional competence and expert clinical knowledge, reasoning and judgement; with wide ranging knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice, including ethical and legal requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, multi-disciplinary team working and interpersonal skills; with the ability to prioritise work in a self directed way under pressure, prioritise and to manage time effectively
We would welcome your application!
It’s not just the job; you will be able to live in one of Scotland’s most beautiful unspoilt islands with low pollution and crime, excellent schools, a unique culture and amazing scenery, Orkney is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK.
To find out more about living and working in Orkney got to www.orkney.org. and www.visitorkney.com.
This post includes Distant Islands Allowance pro rata
For an informal discussion, please contact Wendy Lycett, on 01856 888015 (or 888911) or wendylycett@nhs.net
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