NHS Scotland
Advanced Pharmacist Prescriber B8A
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Exciting Opportunity for an Advanced Pharmacist Prescriber
This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist prescriber to join an established prescriber workforce, as an Advanced Pharmacist Prescriber, within the wider Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC), Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services (ADRS), based at West Dunbartonshire ADRS.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services manage a system of care for individuals with problem drug and alcohol use in the largest health board in Scotland. The health board includes some of the most deprived areas in the UK, with the highest prevalence of drug use and alcohol related harms. The provision of accessible, high quality and recovery orientated services are an important component of addressing public health needs and tackling health inequalities.
Treatment, care and support for drug and alcohol use is delivered through integrated working between health and social services. As well as being one of the largest and most dynamic drug and alcohol treatment service providers in Europe, our services are also at the forefront of service developments in many areas including the innovative Enhanced Drug Treatment Service, community based Hepatitis C and HIV care pathways and community based recovery orientated systems of care.
Role of the Advanced Pharmacist Prescriber
The Advanced Pharmacist Prescriber will deliver a wide range of interventions to individuals who require support with drug and alcohol use, with the aim of improving health and social outcomes. These include:
- Review of health needs
- Medication assisted treatment
- Alcohol care and treatment
- Prescribing and providing testing and treatment for Hepatitis C and HIV
- Providing a wide range of harm reduction interventions
The post holder will work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary / multi agency workforce, working in partnership with a wide range of management structures, staffing groups, treatment and care services, primary care and Tier 4 services, statutory services and voluntary agencies.
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The Advanced Pharmacist Prescriber will work as an independent prescriber, prescribing for patients attached to their prescribing clinic caseload and, when needed, for patients out with their caseload, working in a variety of prescribing roles. Prescribing locations will be determined by the requirements of NHS GGC Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services with line management provided by Senior Medical Staff and professional support & supervision from the ADRS Lead Pharmacist and Senior Advanced Pharmacist.
Candidate Requirements
Candidates interested in applying for this post should be able to demonstrate working at a senior pharmacist level, working autonomously, making high level clinical decisions. Candidates must have an in depth knowledge and understanding of non- medical prescribing, relevant national standards and guidelines, formularies and CD legislation, with a specialist interest to work in the field. A Master’s Degree in Pharmacy & Independent Prescriber qualification is essential and candidates must have active prescribing experience. A valid UK driving licence is also required to enable working between clinic & base locations.
Contact Information
For An Informal Discussion Or Further Information Please Contact
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Mary Clare Madden, ADRD Lead Pharmacist
- Telephone: 07557 012877
- Email: mary.madden@example.com
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Carron Grogan, ADRS Lead Pharmacist
- Telephone: 07970 733609
- Email: carron.grogan@example.com
Recruitment Process
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Flexible Working
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.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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