NHS Lothian
257025 (KMc) Specialist Pharmacist
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Specialist Pharmacist
Critical Care and Cardiothoracic Surgery
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
Band 7 | 1.0 WTE | 36 hours
Fixed term / Secondment 12 months
£54,863 - £61,466
(Flexible working will be considered)
Are you looking for a rewarding and dynamic role in Critical Care?
Join our dynamic Critical Care and Cardiothoracic Surgery Pharmacy teams and play a key role in delivering high-quality services within Critical Care and Cardiothoracic Surgery in NHS Lothian. We are seeking a specialist pharmacist to work within the Critical Care and Cardiothoracic Surgery Pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams who will optimise complex medication regimens for critically ill and ward step down patients and will contribute to quality improvement, service development and medication safety initiatives.
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About The Role
As a key member of the Critical Care and Cardiothoracic Surgery multidisciplinary teams, you will have valued input to the daily consultant led ward rounds, reviewing a varied caseload of surgical and medical patients who may require multi-organ support. You will have the opportunity to use your role as an independent prescriber to optimise patient care and will contribute to the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines and to multidisciplinary and Pharmacy meetings.
Clinical specialties seen within the busy general Critical Care unit include:
- Hepatology
- Renal Medicine
- Transplant Medicine
- Vascular and General Surgery
- Cardiology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Toxicology
- Gastrointestinal Medicine
- Neurology
About You
- You must have a Master’s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
- You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- You should have completed or have equivalent competence mapped to the.
Ideally, candidates will have experience pro-actively influencing prescribing and will have gained experience working in a patient-focused environment using their knowledge and skills to improve patient care and promote optimal outcomes from medicines.
About NHS Lothian
At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.
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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. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals. The service will also consider flexible working where it can be accommodated.
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For further information please contact the following:
Claire Hannah | Lead Pharmacist | Critical Care
0131 536 1000 | Bleep 8005 /
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