About the role
A practice pharmacist will work closely with GP practices in North East Fife to deliver high impact pharmaceutical care, including polypharmacy reviews, medicines reconciliation, acute and repeat prescribing support and independent prescribing activity.
Responsibilities
Provide high quality pharmaceutical care to patients in GP practices and community settings.
Deliver structured medication and polypharmacy reviews, and undertake independent prescribing.
Offer specialist medicines advice to clinicians and patients.
Support safe, effective and cost effective prescribing.
Participate in quality improvement, audits, guidelines and service development.
Work collaboratively across the primary care and community pharmacy interface.
Qualifications & Experience
Primary care experience is beneficial but not essential. Candidates should be enthusiastic, clinically capable and keen to develop. Training will be provided where necessary.
Benefits
Regular clinical development sessions.
Peer support and mentorship.
Opportunities for quality improvement and innovation.
A wide range of CPD and multidisciplinary education events.
Hybrid working will be considered.
Salary commensurate with experience; pro rata for part time.
Location
North East Fife includes 11 diverse and welcoming practices, with coverage proportion tailored to working hours. Primarily based in the picturesque East Neuk, offering excellent transport links, affordable living and a high quality of life.
Working hours
Full time hours available (36h). Part time options considered.
Requirements
Applicants must have a right to work in the UK and be willing to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme before appointment.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society and fully supports disabled candidates, candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent.
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