Fixed Term / Secondment for 2 years
Raigmore Hospital’s Pharmacy and Gastroenterology Departments are seeking an experienced and proactive pharmacist to take a leading role in medicines optimisation and therapeutic monitoring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This new role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a career focused on the management of complex medication regimens in IBD, including biologic drugs, immunomodulators and JAK inhibitors.
This role will provide excellent opportunities for professional development, which may include undertaking the RPS Advanced or Consultant level frameworks as appropriate. The post holder will be supported by the pharmacy and IBD teams, including access to five development days per year, a peer support group, and collaboration with the Lead Pharmacist for Advance Practice within NHS Highland.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to lead on medicines optimisation for patients with IBD. You will work closely alongside an established multidisciplinary team, including Consultants, Advanced and Specialist Nurses, Dietitians and Coordinators, and other members of the pharmacy team.
You Will
Develop, review, and implement IBD treatment and medication pathways
Monitor and manage prescribing for IBD patients
Lead on biosimilar switches to optimise patient care and maximise cost efficiencies
Horizon scan for new IBD drugs and collaborate with pharmacy and the IBD MDT to financially plan and review treatment pathways accordingly
Work towards establishing a pharmacist‑led IBD clinic, which may include reviewing new or existing patients, monitoring response to therapy and formulating treatment plans
Provide expert advice and information on medications to patients, other members of the MDT and colleagues within primary and secondary care
Work with primary care colleagues to develop shared care protocols for prescribing and monitoring appropriate medications for IBD
Support the overall development of the IBD service through audit, quality improvement, clinical governance and research
Work closely with the NHS Highland Homecare Team to ensure seamless and cost‑effective delivery of medications for IBD patients
Work closely with the Lead Pharmacist for Gastroenterology to ensure seamless care for IBD patients across acute and outpatient settings
Deliver IBD education and training to pharmacy colleagues
This post includes participation in pharmacy rotas for on‑call, weekends and public holidays.
What We Are Looking For
Strong clinical knowledge and experience, preferably within gastroenterology or IBD, or in another clinical area with complex medication exposure
Qualified and practising independent prescriber
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence prescribing decisions
Proactive and organised approach to problem solving
Self‑motivated and able to work independently while contributing to the wider IBD team
Enthusiastic about delivering education, training, clinical supervision and mentoring to other members of the pharmacy and IBD teams
Experience of quality and service improvement, including the implementation of new guidelines
Possession of a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy. Candidates who have not completed such a qualification may demonstrate progress across the four pillars of the RPS Core Advances Pharmacist Curriculum through:
Engagement with the RPS Core Advances Curriculum
Active participation in a community of practice/peer network
Submission of a screenshot of portfolio/programme of learning page
Completion of the RPS learning needs analysis tool to assess progress with the Core Advances Curriculum
Informal enquiries are most welcome to Damon Horn, Clinical Team Lead – Medical; email: damon.horn@nhs.scot or bleep 1127 via switchboard (01463 704000) or Rebecca Hall, Consultant Gastroenterologist; email: rebecca.hall3@nhs.scot.
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.
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