NHS Highland
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
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Rotational Clinical Pharmacist Band 6 (Full time, 36 Hours per week) 1 post
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our friendly pharmacy team.
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Role Overview: You will work within the core areas of medicine, surgery and dispensary. Our technician-led dispensary is supported by robotics. Here, your focus will be on the professional and clinical role of the pharmacist and taking on aspects of leadership and management.
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Training and Development: As you progress with your training, there will be opportunities to expand your role and undertake specialist placements in aseptic, medicines information and clinical specialities, such as; critical care, cardiology, renal, oncology/haematology, care of the elderly and paediatrics.
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Support and Progression: You will be supported to complete the NES post registration foundation programme. This will equip you with the skills required of a modern pharmacist, including those required to prescribe independently. Once accredited, the ever-evolving and developing nature of the service means there will be opportunities for career progression. Your training needs will continue to be supported as you progress onto the RPS advanced framework and other post-graduate training, relevant to your role.
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Location: Raigmore Hospital is based in the rapidly expanding city of Inverness. The city provides a high quality of life with excellent transport links, including regular air services to hubs such as London and Amsterdam. It is host to a wide range of amenities including award-winning bars, restaurants and music venues; history, culture and sports, beautiful scenery and a wealth of outdoor pursuits. The hospital serves a population of approximately 320,000 across a geographical area the size of Belgium! It is unique in that it covers many clinical specialties yet maintains a friendly, small hospital feel.
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Why Join Us: If you are looking for a challenging and fulfilling pharmacist position, which enables you to develop and advance your skills and knowledge, within a supportive team; whilst living in a city voted as the best and happiest place to live in the UK, then this may be the opportunity you are looking for.
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On-Call Requirements: To meet patient needs you will require to participate in on-call, public holiday and weekend rotas. Full training and a comprehensive induction will be provided prior to inclusion on these rotas. A friendly and responsive WhatsApp group is also in place.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Applications are welcomed from trainee pharmacists and registered pharmacists from any sector.
- It is essential that you have a Masters Degree in Pharmacy.
- Community or primary care pharmacists looking for a change in career will be fully supported with the transition to hospital practice.
Application Process
For informal enquiries, please contact Sarah Hay, Lead Pharmacist, Education and Training. Email: sarah.hay6@nhs.scot
Additional Information For Candidates
- Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
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About NHS Highland
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
- We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area.
- As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
- Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis.
- As a board, we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through.
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