Permanent Jobs in Girvan, scotland, united kingdom

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.

Who we are :

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position :

An exciting opportunity has arisen for General Practice Clinical Pharmacists based in GP practices across Ayrshire & Arran .

What you will do :

We require enthusiastic, self-motivated and innovative clinical pharmacists to develop and support the delivery of the Scottish Government funded Pharmacotherapy Service within GP practices in NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

You will use and develop your clinical expertise (including independent prescribing where applicable), working with a cohort of patients as part of a multidisciplinary practice team. Part of the role will also include ensuring quality and cost effective prescribing within GP practices to meet NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s efficiency savings

The posts require clinical expertise, good communication, organisational and IT skills along with the ability to work with patients and other healthcare professionals.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and / or experience required to do the job :

• Master of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent.
• Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain (including evidence of continuing professional development).
• Vocational Training (Level 2) or training experience to an equivalent level.
• Relevant experience as a pharmacist and dealing with prescribers.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Highly specialised level of clinical pharmacy knowledge, skills, clinical reasoning and judgement.
• Good knowledge, awareness and understanding of relevant professional and clinical standards and guidelines.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of information technology.
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal Planning and organisational skills.
• Advanced arithmetic skills.
• Critical appraisal skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Full driving licence.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours :

There are various contractual hours available for this role, both full-time and part-time positions will be considered .

The posts are based in GP practices across Ayrshire. Occasionally however, you may be required to work in other areas within NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

In future, in accordance with AfC Terms and conditions, you may be required to work over 7 days and / or an extended working day.

The post requires full PVG Scheme membership.

Driving Licence / Car Ownership :

A car licence / car ownership is essential to this role.