We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join us in the new post of Principal Pharmacist (Primary Care) for Highland Health & Social Care Partnership (HHSCP).
This will be a rewarding position where the post holder will have the opportunity to shape primary care pharmacy services in HHSCP. They will provide line management and professional leadership for the delivery of quality, innovative and sustainable primary care pharmacy input to a range of primary care settings services, particularly GP Practices, across the HSCP area, with a focus on multi-professional working.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Pharmacy the post holder will join an established pharmacy team to advance clinical services in line with local and national strategy and to develop the local pharmacy team through education and training and development of skill mix. You will represent pharmacy and NHS Highland on local committees and working groups.
We are looking for someone who:
You will have extensive experience of clinical pharmacy practice including in primary care, experience of management/leadership, excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and good IT skills.
You will have a Masters degree in Pharmacy, or equivalent, and be on the practising register of the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will have significant post-registration experience, good clinical skills, a relevant postgraduate qualification in pharmacy practice and be an independent prescriber. NHS Highland is committed to the professional development of its staff and there will be further training and education opportunities.
This post will involve travelling to a number of locations so a full, current driving licence and use of own car for work purposes is essential.
Support for re-location will be available if required. Some flexibility in work location within the Highland HSCP area is possible.
If you would like to find out more about this role before applying, please contact Thomas Ross, Associate Director of Pharmacy on 07974 259167, email: [email protected].
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion |
Dignity and respect |
Openness, honesty and responsibility |
Quality and teamwork |
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Location: | United Kingdom Scotland Inverness |
Salary: | Band 8B (£67,285 - £71,978) per year |
Work type: |
Full time
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PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters. Only direct applications will be considered. |