OverviewPharmacy and Medicines; Flourishing in FifeWe are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our talented team at NHS Fife. We are one of the most dynamic health boards in Scotland, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 370,000 across the Kingdom of Fife. We are rooted in the communities we serve and are driven by our vision to improve the health of our population by developing integrated healthcare services delivered through our highly talented and committed workforce. We work with local people and partners across health, social care, and the voluntary sector in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing for all our communities. Our key priority will be to develop closer integrated and collaborative ways of working with all our partners to implement our new Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
We now require an exceptional Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Primary Care, to fulfill this key senior role which is responsible for the leadership and development of pharmacotherapy services within GP Practices in NHS Fife.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop pharmacotherapy services within GP Practices in NHS Fife.
Provide dynamic strategic direction and operational leadership in the planning, management and provision of pharmacy services.
Fulfil a clinical commitment within general practice, utilising clinical and prescribing skills to provide care to patients.
Guide a highly engaged team to transform the delivery of pharmacy services in line with NHS Fife values: dignity and respect; care and compassion; openness, honesty, and responsibility; and quality and teamwork.
Develop strong collaborative working relationships across the organisation to support transformation of services and the delivery of future whole-system health and care services.
Based at Lynebank Hospital in Dunfermline with responsibility for areas across Fife and travel as required to support the service.
Participate in interview processes and engage with stakeholders as part of the recruitment and implementation activities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualified pharmacist with experience suitable for a Lead Clinical Pharmacist role.
Clinical and prescribing skills to provide care within general practice.
As a requirement of the post, members must become part of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
Right to work in the United Kingdom as required by UK law; pre-employment checking of entitlement to work in the UK.
A background suitable for achieving the responsibilities of the role, including willingness to travel across Fife.
Agenda for Change full-time working week reduction to 36 hours from 1/4/26; part-time hours pro-rata with corresponding pay adjustment.
Additional information
Interview Date: to be confirmed; in person, in Fife (location TBC).
Existing permanent employees should discuss opportunity with their substantive line manager; secondment policy applies.
To arrange an informal discussion, contact Niamh Morrison, Head of Pharmacy – Population Health and Wellbeing, or Cara Mackenzie, Deputy Director of Pharmacy.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies, support for disabled candidates, and reasonable adjustments to recruitment practices.
NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.
As part of pre-employment checks, NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK. The GOV.UK routes for permission to work may apply. Please ensure you have the appropriate right to work or sponsorship before applying.
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