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Position: Specialist Pharmacist – NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service, Western General Hospital (Band 7, 0.83 WTE, 30 Hours, Permanent Post). Salary £52,845 to £61,466 pro rata per annum (includes weekends, on‑call and public holiday commitments).
About the Role
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated pharmacist to advance in Medicine of the Elderly (MOE), providing pharmaceutical care to frail older people across admissions and downstream wards.
- Play a key role in the pharmaceutical care of older patients.
- Collaborate with the MOE pharmacy team and multidisciplinary team (MDT) to optimise medicines and care.
- Support and develop other pharmacy team members.
- Engage in service improvement, pursue professional development (e.g., prescribing courses), and deliver education and training.
Key Experience and Qualifications
- Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent) and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration.
- Completion of or equivalent competence mapped to the RPS post‑registration foundation pharmacist curriculum.
- Commitment to improving patient care through proactive, evidence‑based pharmaceutical services.
- Experience influencing prescribing practices and working in a patient‑focused environment.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a leading teaching hospital with significant investment in the MOE pharmacy team, contributing to early patient care and reducing admission length. Development projects, professional training, and multidisciplinary collaboration are part of the role.
Legal Working Status
To work in the United Kingdom, an individual must demonstrate the relevant permission to work, which is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
Contact
Sandra Nash, Lead Pharmacist for Medicine of the Elderly – email: sandra.nash@nhs.scot or telephone 0131 537 1000 (page 8534).Emmy Tong, Lead Pharmacist for Medicine of the Elderly – email: emmy.tong@nhs.scot or telephone 0131 537 1000 (page 8486).
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