Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist

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.

This role is suitable for newly qualified pharmacists, those keen to move to primary care, or those looking to continue their development as a Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist, therefore this post is offered at Band 6 or Band 7, dependent on experience.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Deliver all levels of the pharmacotherapy service to GP practices and other healthcare professionals in the Inverness area and surrounding area, as part of a multi‑professional team, optimising safe, quality, evidence‑based and cost‑effective use of medicines as an independent clinical pharmacist, delivering patient care via telephone and /or face to face consultations.
• Hold a Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent, be on the practising register of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and have a relevant postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience.
• Possess excellent communication, organisational and IT skills alongside a commitment to learning and development.
• Be an independent prescriber or be willing to work towards this. Independent Prescriber training would be supported if not already achieved.
• Be encouraged to complete the NES Post‑Registration Foundation Training programme or the General Practice Clinical Pharmacist Framework as appropriate.

Additional Requirements

• Full‑time permanent post of 36 hours per week.
• Travel to a number of locations; a full, current driving licence and use of own car for work purposes is essential.

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