225189 Lead Pharmacist Viral Hepatitis/HIV

NHS Scotland

  • Edinburgh
  • £62,681-67,665 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 8 days ago
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.Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.Lead Pharmacist Viral Hepatitis/ HIV
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Western General Hospital
Band 8A | Up to 1.0 WTE (37 Hours)
Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months
£62,681 - £67,665 per annum
(with some weekend and public holiday working)
Part-time and flexible working will be consideredAre you a forward-thinking pharmacist keen to apply your excellent clinical knowledge and skills in a highly patient focused specialist area? Then look no further than this opportunity to work as part of the Chalmers HIV team and the Lothian Viral Hepatitis team; both truly supportive and welcoming multidisciplinary teams that highly value the input of pharmacy.This post offers the opportunity to work in the specialist areas of viral hepatitis and HIV, supporting the delivery of highly specialised outpatient services. This position is based at the Western General Hospital and Chalmers Sexual Health Centre. This opening has arisen due to secondment of existing post holders to pursue the Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellowship.About the RoleThe main duties of this role, in addition to some regular technical and teaching commitments include:
  • Leadership and clinical input for both the Lothian viral hepatitis team and the Chalmers HIV pharmacy service.
  • For the viral hepatitis pharmacy service you will be embedded in the multidisciplinary clinical team, providing clinical pharmaceutical input into the treatment of patients with viral hepatitis, ensuring appropriate treatment, and leading on developing sustainable models of medication prescribing and supply.
  • For the Chalmers HIV pharmacy service attendance at multi-disciplinary meetings, patient education, prescribing and clinically checking HIV prescriptions (after suitable training), set up and manage all Homecare services for Chalmers HIV patients with support from the NHS Lothian Homecare team.
  • Collaborate closely with the highly supportive hepatitis and Chalmers multidisciplinary teams to deliver service development.
  • Manage the high-cost medicines budgets for NHS Lothian HIV and viral hepatitis, working closely with the wider clinical and finance teams to maximise use of resources and deliver cost efficiencies.
Why Join Us?This is a unique opportunity to experience working in two specialist outpatient teams with the support of the pharmacy team in the Regional Infectious Disease Unit. The pharmacy service is well established in both multi-disciplinary teams. You'll have the chance to work on:
  • Service development projects aimed at improving patient care and modernising service delivery.
  • A wide variety of clinical experiences including undertaking independent pharmacist-led clinics, all supported by robust training and development opportunities.
About youTo excel in this role, you will need:Essential Qualifications and Competencies
  • A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent).
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • An Independent Prescribing Qualification.
  • Candidates must have a Master of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and should have completed Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or Masters of Science (MSc) in Clinical Pharmacy or be able to demonstrate competence to the level of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Core Advanced Curriculum.
  • Candidates who have not completed a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy must demonstrate substantial progress across the four pillars of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum through:
  • Engagement with the RPS Core Advanced Curriculum
  • Active participation in a community of practice/peer network
  • Submit a screenshot of portfolio (programme of learning page)
  • Complete the RPS learning needs analysis tool to assess progress with the Core Advanced Curriculum and any gaps that will need addressed as part of PDP plans
  • Candidates who have completed a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy should complete the learning needs analysis (LNA) using the LNA tool in the RPS e-portfolio, identifying any gaps that will need addressed as part of PDP plans.
Experience and Knowledge
  • A commitment to improving patient care through pro-active, evidence-based pharmaceutical services.
  • Experience in influencing prescribing practices and working in a patient-focused environment.
About NHS LothianNHS Lothian is the second-largest health system in Scotland, covering Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Service is driven by a commitment to clinically led, person-centred care, ensuring every patient benefits from safe, effective, and efficient pharmaceutical services.We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development, making NHS Lothian an exciting place to work and grow your career.Ready to Take the Next Step?
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we're looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. We warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals.Reach out to Niketa Platt, Lead Pharmacist Viral Hepatitis, email: niketa.platt3@nhs.scot or telephone 0131 537 2009
or
Elspeth Boxall, Lead Pharmacist Chalmers HIV, email: Elspeth.boxall2@nhs.scot or telephone 0131 536 1606
or
Jin Hah, Site Lead Pharmacist WGH/SCAN, email: jinwerne.hah@nhs.scot or telephone 0131 537 1206 to start the conversation-we'd love to hear from you!

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