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 experienced pharmacist looking to make a meaningful impact on patient care across primary care services? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a motivated and clinically focused Senior Pharmacist (Primary Care) to join our Pharmacy and Prescribing Support Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to work as an autonomous practitioner, supporting safe, effective and person-centred use of medicines while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across primary care settings. You'll play a key role in improving health outcomes for patients, influencing prescribing practice and driving service development. Join Europe's largest NHS Board and be part of an organisation committed to innovation, excellence and delivering outstanding care to our communities.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Full-time, Permanent
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You will be based at HSCP/Sector Headquarters - Rowan Park Business Centre G51 3RR
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Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Key responsibilities:
- Provide specialist clinical pharmacy services and independent prescribing support to patients within GP practices and primary care settings
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Undertake comprehensive medication reviews for patients with complex, long-term and multiple health conditions
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Deliver expert advice to GPs and multidisciplinary teams on safe, effective and cost-conscious prescribing
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Support medicines reconciliation and prescription management to ensure continuity of care across healthcare settings
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Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits and service development projects
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Educate, mentor and support healthcare professionals, patients and carers on medicine-related matters
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Promote medicines governance, patient safety and adherence to local and national prescribing guidelines
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification and current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
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Independent Prescriber qualification or currently working towards achieving this qualification
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Relevant post-registration experience with demonstrable clinical pharmacy competence
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Strong knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice, medicines legislation and prescribing guidance
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Experience influencing multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality patient-focused care
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Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, analytical and organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously
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Experience delivering education, training, audit or quality improvement activity within a 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:
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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:
Jennifer Allardyce, HSCP Lead Pharmacist on [email protected]
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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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