Pharmacist Manager for Substance Misuse Programs

4 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

NHS Scotland is dedicated to fostering equality and diversity within our workforce while actively working to eliminate any form of discrimination. Our goal is to create a workforce that is truly representative of the communities we serve, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to perform at their best.

Position Overview:

Role: Lead Pharmacist for Substance Misuse Services

Band: 8A: £56,992 - £61,522

Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week (1.0wte)

About NHS Lothian: NHS Lothian is the second largest health system in NHS Scotland, covering a diverse population across multiple regions. We are committed to providing a wide range of healthcare services, including primary, community-based, and acute hospital care, while also offering specialized regional and national services.

Vision: Our Pharmacy & Medicines service aims to deliver clinically led, patient-centered care, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients through effective medication management. We strive to cultivate an environment where every team member can thrive, develop their skills, and contribute meaningfully to our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement evidence-based clinical practices and cost-effective prescribing within the substance misuse service.
  • Review and enhance medicines policies, guidelines, and medication review systems.
  • Provide clinical and professional guidance to the multidisciplinary team at both local and national levels.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a UK registered pharmacist with a relevant postgraduate clinical qualification and substantial experience in pharmaceutical care within either secondary or primary care settings. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role. Additionally, an independent prescribing qualification or a willingness to pursue this qualification is preferred to facilitate direct clinical care delivery.

Support for Candidates: We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

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