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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...

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.

Innovate. Collaborate. Elevate.


The Clinical Pharmacy Team in NHS Tayside are not just setting the standard; we're redefining it. Pioneering innovation, we seek a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join our Medicine for the Elderly clinical pharmacy team to revolutionize pharmaceutical practice across traditional boundaries. Join us as we break barriers, advance patient-centred care, and align with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Advanced Practice Framework.


Why Us?

  • Innovation Hub: Be part of a culture that fosters creativity and groundbreaking solutions in healthcare.
  • Collaborative Ecosystem: Work alongside dynamic, multidisciplinary teams committed to pushing the boundaries of patient care.
  • Career Advancement: Benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth in an environment that values your expertise.


The Medicine for the Elderly clinical pharmacy team is pivotal in preventing hospital admissions and enhancing care throughout the patient pathway. Frail patients, often facing complex health issues and medication regimens, require specialised expertise in medication management. Clinical Pharmacy brings a unique skill set, ensuring that medications are not only optimised for efficacy but also tailored to the specific needs of frail individuals.


By conducting and being accountable for comprehensive medication reviews, identifying potential adverse reactions, and collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams, the newly established MFE clinical pharmacy team plays a crucial role in mitigating medication-related risks. This proactive approach not only prevents unnecessary hospital admissions, reducing the burden on healthcare resources, but also contributes to an overall improvement in the quality of care for frail patients.


We are seeking a candidate to be a Senior Clinical Pharmacist, working as part of the multidisciplinary team to develop medication optimisation services for patients across Tayside. A key component of your role will be to carry out polypharmacy reviews in collaboration with medical colleagues effectively utilising your clinical knowledge & skills and prescribing qualification to positively contribute to patient care.


You will work to optimise medicines, ensure continuity of care, promote better health outcomes, and foster a patient-centred approach.


You will have previous experience of working within a clinical environment. Training will be provided and you will be supported to develop a portfolio and seek accreditation in line with the RPS Advanced Practice Framework. A commitment to continuing professional development is essential. You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and possess a prescribing qualification or be prepared to work towards one.


Informal enquiries to:

Karen Lowdon, Lead Clinical Pharmacist, MFE karen.lowdon@nhs.scot

or

Sarah Lightfoot, Head of Clinical Pharmacy sarah.lightfoot@nhs.scot


Hours of work are: 37 hours over 7 days. Part time hours are welcomed.


NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.


Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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