NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Bank Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
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Clinical Bank Band 7 Pharmacist – Western Isles
Salary: Band 7 £52,845 - £61,466 pro rata + £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata Contract: Bank contract
Are you a skilled and motivated pharmacist looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?
We are seeking enthusiastic Bank Band 7 Pharmacists to join our clinical pharmacy team and support safe, high-quality patient care across renowned hospital services in the Western Isles. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced pharmacists who value variety, autonomy, and the chance to contribute within a multidisciplinary environment without the constraints of a permanent rota.
About the Role
As a Bank Band 7 Pharmacist, you will provide essential clinical pharmacy cover to meet service demands. Working flexibly across inpatient areas, you’ll ensure safe and effective use of medicines.
Responsibilities
- Deliver clinical pharmacy services to designated wards
- Carry out medicines reconciliation and clinical screening
- Optimise therapy in collaboration with medical and nursing teams
- Support safe discharge planning
- Provide expert advice on medicines management
- Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and high-risk medicine monitoring
- Offer guidance and support to junior staff where required
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The Offer
- Flexible ad-hoc shifts to suit both service needs and your availability
- Opportunity to gain experience across a range of clinical specialties
- Supportive and collaborative pharmacy team culture
- Access to NHS pension (where applicable) and bank staff benefits
- Ideal for pharmacists seeking greater work-life balance or additional hours to supplement income
The Location
This role offers the chance to live and work in a beautiful and vibrant island community with remarkable outdoor and cultural attractions. Enjoy pursuits such as:
- Kayaking, surfing, climbing and hill walking
- Scuba diving and maritime opportunities
- Traditional crafts and immersive musical traditions
- Proximity to Glasgow, Inverness and Edinburgh via direct flights
- A twice-daily ferry connection to mainland Scotland (Ullapool)
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Next Steps
For an informal discussion on how this role may suit you, contact: Dr Sue Price, Chief Pharmacist 📞 01851 708140 📧 sue.price@nhs.scot
Important to Note:
- Registration with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) is a mandatory requirement for all NHS Western Isles applicants.
- This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
Closing Date: 14th July 2026
For full details, including job description, apply via Scotland’s NHS vacancies site.
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