Medicine Optimisation Expert

3 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time
Our Vision

At NHS Scotland, our vision is to deliver clinically led, person-centred services to ensure patients get the best from their medicines and pharmacy services. We believe that everyone deserves high-quality care, regardless of age or background.

Job Details

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to make a real difference in the lives of patients. As a Lead Community Pharmacist, you will be responsible for leading clinical pharmacy services within the frailty front-door portfolio expansion at Western General Hospital. This includes building on proactive roles to optimise patients' medicines and improving hospital stays through effective discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Pioneering clinical pharmacy services within the frailty front-door portfolio expansion
  • Working with a multidisciplinary team to optimise patients' medicines
  • Improving hospital stays through effective discharge planning
Requirements
  • Master of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Clinical Diploma or Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or demonstrate active participation in a community of practice/peer network and complete the RPS learning needs analysis tool)


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