209099 (MG) Specialist Pharmacist

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Specialist Pharmacist, Acute & General Medicine

NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Band 7 1.0 WTE 37 Hours

Permanent

£48,788 - £56,747

(including weekend, on-call and public holidays commitment)

Are you looking for a fast paced and dynamic role in acute medicine?

Do you want to be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering urgent and emergency care to patients in one of Scotland's busiest hospitals? If you are a motivated and proactive pharmacist looking to expand your clinical expertise, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in Acute & General Medicine at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded pharmacy team providing expert pharmaceutical care to patients requiring immediate and early medical management. Acute and General Medicine at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh assesses over 100 patients per day, working across:

1. Acute assessment areas.
2. Short-stay units.
3. General Medicine inpatient wards.

As part of this team, you will:

1. Work alongside consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, playing an active role in consultant-led ward rounds.
2. Contribute to patient flow and site capacity management, ensuring timely and effective pharmaceutical interventions.
3. Provide expert medicines management, optimising prescribing decisions to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

This is a dynamic and challenging role, ideal for pharmacists who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working at the heart of acute patient care.

Why Join Us?

When you join NHS Lothian's Acute and General Medicine team, you'll be part of a forward-thinking service that values professional growth and high-quality patient care. You will benefit from:

1. Specialist experience in acute and general medicine, working in one of Scotland's leading teaching hospitals.
2. A collaborative and supportive team, where pharmacists are embedded in multidisciplinary care and have an established non-medical prescribing role.
3. Opportunities for career progression, including developing advanced clinical and prescribing skills.
4. A role with real impact, supporting critical decision-making and improving patient flow in a fast-paced hospital setting.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

1. A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
2. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
3. Completed training or equivalent competence mapped to the RPS Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum.

Skills and Attributes:

1. Experience in proactively influencing prescribing, using clinical knowledge to optimise patient care.
2. A strong patient-focused approach, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
3. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, enabling effective decision-making in an acute medical setting.
4. A proactive attitude, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

If you're eager to work in a fast-moving, high-impact clinical environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian serves a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. As Scotland's second-largest health system, we are one of four teaching Boards, fostering strong partnerships with universities and research institutions. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is dedicated to delivering clinically led, person-centred care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is one of Scotland's busiest and most advanced hospitals, providing a wide range of specialist and emergency care services, making it an excellent place to develop your clinical skills.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we're looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. We know that a job advert can only tell you so much. To discuss this opportunity further and explore how it could fit your career goals, we warmly invite you to contact:

Fiona McGrehan, Lead Pharmacist - Acute & General Medicine
Email:

Join our Acute and General Medicine team and make a real difference-apply today!

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