Foundation Pharmacist

Job title:

Foundation Pharmacist

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Locations: Various across Angus, Dundee & Perth, including Acute Hospital, Mental Health and General Practice Clinical PharmacyContract: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-TimeReady to kick-start your career in clinical pharmacy?Imagine being at the forefront of improving patient outcomes while working within a dynamic, supportive, and multidisciplinary healthcare team. As a Foundation Pharmacist with NHS Tayside, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your expertise, develop your clinical skills, and be a key contributor to cutting-edge healthcare.Why Join Us?We’re offering exciting foundation pharmacist roles with a clinically focused training programme designed to help you excel across the four pillars of practice:

• Clinical Practice
• Leadership & Management
• Education & Training
• Research & Service Improvement

Whether you are interested in Acute Hospital, Mental Health or Primary Care we have opportunities to inspire you. Based across leading sites, including the renowned Ninewells Teaching Hospital and Carseview Centre in Dundee, Perth Royal Infirmary or General Practice Clinical Pharmacy across NHS Tayside, you’ll rotate through diverse and stimulating clinical pharmacy services. From In-Patient and Out-Patient care to specialised areas such as:

• Surgery
• Medicine
• Oncology and Haematology
• Women, Children & Families
• Medicines Information
• Mental Health Services
• Aseptic Services

This is the perfect opportunity to start your journey towards advanced clinical practice, supported by experienced Specialist Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacy Technicians every step of the way.What We’re Looking ForWe’re searching for compassionate, person-centred professionals who thrive in a team setting and are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. To apply, you’ll need to be:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or due to register in 2025
• Excited to embrace a flexible working environment, which may include weekend, public holiday, and on-call duties

What’s in It for You?

• Tailored training and mentorship to develop your clinical pharmacy practice
• Dedicated DPP to support your training as a non-medical prescriber
• A clear path for career progression through the Post Registration Foundation Framework
• The chance to shape the future of clinical pharmacy

Let’s Chat!We’d love to tell you more about this incredible opportunity. Feel free to reach out to our team:

• Sarah Lightfoot, Head of Clinical Pharmacy, Acute
• David Morrison, Head of Clinical Pharmacy, Mental Health & Substance Use
• Michelle Logan-Rena, Head of Clinical Pharmacy, General Practice Clinical Pharmacy
• Deborah Stafford, Lead Pharmacist, Education, Training & Development

Hours: 37 hours per week across 7 days. Part-time applications are warmly welcomed.Newly qualified pharmacists and soon-to-be GPhC registrants are encouraged to apply!Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) regularly.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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Location

Dundee

Job date

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:17:56 GMT

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