NHS Scotland
Specialist Pharmacist Surgery and Critical Care - North Sector
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The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced clinical pharmacist to join the Surgical and Critical Care Pharmacy Team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This role is ideal for pharmacists who are looking to develop their clinical expertise within a supportive teaching hospital environment, working alongside experienced pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams across a range of specialist surgical and critical care services.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Permanent Role
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- 36 Hours Per Week (8.30am - 4.45pm 4 Days, 8.30am - 1.30pm 1 Day. On Call/Weekend working rota participation also required)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop patient-focused clinical pharmacy services across a variety of surgical specialties, including regional and national centres for Intestinal Failure, Burns, Plastics and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary diseases.
- Work across surgical wards and regular rotations within the Critical Care Unit, attending daily ward rounds and working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to perioperative clinics across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
- Participate in research, quality improvement initiatives, and team meetings.
- Support the development of technical staff, foundation pharmacists, and trainees.
- Provide expert medicines information and prescribing support.
- Promote patient safety.
- Contribute to the ongoing modernisation and development of pharmacy services.
- Opportunities to progress advanced clinical practice in line with the Advanced Practice Curriculum are actively encouraged.
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required to Do the Job:
- Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent).
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Completion of, or close to submission of, the post-registration RCP qualification (or equivalent).
- Possess, or be working towards, an Independent Prescribing qualification.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working within a clinical pharmacy setting.
- Commitment to developing advanced clinical practice and supporting multidisciplinary working.
What We Offer
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning, and classroom-based courses.
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
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If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Robbie Cord, Surgical Team Lead, 0141 201 3248, Robbie.Cord@nhs.scot
Details on How to Contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.
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.
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.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience, and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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