An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Specialist Clinical Pharmacist to join our well-established Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Pharmacy Team, based at New Craigs Hospital, Inverness.
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with relevant pharmacy practice experience, excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills.
The post holder will provide a high-quality, specialist clinical pharmacy service to mental health inpatient and outpatient services. Working as part of the pharmacy team and as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team, you will deliver expert pharmaceutical advice, support medicines optimisation, and contribute to clinical governance, service development, education, training and quality improvement.
Requirements of the post holder
Essential
- Master’s degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Holds a full and current UK driving licence
- A minimum of five years’ post-registration experience and at least two years’ experience in a relevant clinical specialty or hospital pharmacy setting
- Evidence of regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with GPhC requirements and be willing to undertake
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in a relevant clinical subject
- Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop and apply clinical pharmacy skills within mental health and learning disabilities service in NHS Highland. The successful candidate will supported by an experienced and forward-thinking pharmacy team.
Informal enquiries welcome to Rebecca McLelland, Principal Pharmacist for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities; email: rebecca.mclelland@nhs.scot; tel: 01463 253672
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Additional Information for Candidates
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro‑rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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