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:
Are you an enthusiastic pharmacist looking to take the next step in your clinical career? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a passionate Specialist Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Services team and help deliver exceptional patient care across our services. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, using your specialist knowledge to optimise medicines use, improve patient outcomes and influence prescribing practice. You'll be supported to develop your expertise through education, training, audit and research opportunities while contributing to service improvement. As one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, NHSGGC offers an inclusive and supportive environment where your skills are valued and your professional development is encouraged. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of our patients and communities.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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Monday to Friday, with participation in weekend, public holiday, extended hours, and on-call rotas as required
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Full-time, permanent
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver specialist pharmaceutical care to patients within designated clinical areas and specialties
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Provide expert medicines advice to healthcare professionals, patients and carers
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Support safe, effective and cost-efficient prescribing in line with local and national guidance
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Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds and discharge planning activities
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Contribute to clinical audit, research projects and service improvement initiatives
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Supervise, educate and support pharmacy staff, trainees and other healthcare professionals
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Identify, assess and manage medicines-related risks to promote patient safety and quality of care
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification
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Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
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Demonstrable post-registration experience delivering clinical pharmacy services
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Strong knowledge of medicines legislation, pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy practice
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence clinical decision making
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Ability to analyse complex information and apply sound clinical judgement to improve patient outcomes
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Strong organisational, IT and numeracy skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy healthcare environment
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:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- 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:
[email protected] 0141 451 5707 or [email protected] 0141 232 4070
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.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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