NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
As a Foundation Pharmacist within Primary Care, you will provide a safe, effective, and patient-centred clinical pharmacy service to a defined patient population, working as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team under the supervision and direction of a Senior Pharmacist. The post holder will support the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines across a range of primary care settings, including GP practices and care homes, while undertaking the NES Foundation Training Framework (or equivalent) to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for autonomous clinical practice.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- 2 x Permanent Roles
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Blair Court, 100 Borron Street, Glasgow, G4 9XE
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36 Hours (Monday to Friday)
Key responsibilities:
The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy services to patients within primary care settings, ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines in line with local and national guidance. Working closely with GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, you will undertake medication reviews, monitor treatment outcomes, identify and address prescribing issues, and provide expert medicines advice to both healthcare professionals and patients. The role involves supporting medicines reconciliation, responding to prescribing enquiries, promoting formulary compliance, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and helping reduce medicines waste. You will educate and support patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams on medicines-related matters, participate in clinical governance activities, monitor medication safety, and contribute to service development projects. In addition, you will maintain professional registration and competence, complete foundation training requirements, and ensure practice is delivered in accordance with current legislation, professional standards, and NHS policies.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
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Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
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Commitment to completing the NES Foundation Training Framework (or equivalent).
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Knowledge of medicines optimisation principles and safe prescribing practices.
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Understanding of clinical pharmacy practice within primary care and multidisciplinary team settings.
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Knowledge of medicines legislation, governance arrangements, and professional standards.
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Understanding of prescribing systems, medicines reconciliation, and medication review processes.
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Awareness of national and local prescribing guidelines, formularies, and protocols.
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Ability to interpret clinical information and apply evidence-based practice.
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Commitment to continuous professional development and GPhC revalidation requirements.
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Training in clinical monitoring activities, such as blood pressure monitoring and other patient assessment techniques as required.
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Understanding of quality improvement, audit, and service development methodologies.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Andrew Christopherson, HSCP Lead Pharmacist, 07812704918, [email protected]
Victoria Steven, Advanced Pharmacist, 07483521647, [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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