Foundation Pharmacist (Band 6/7)
Locations: Ninewells Hospital and Carseview Centre
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time
Start Your Clinical Pharmacy Career with Confidence
Begin your professional journey in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment where your development truly matters. As a Foundation Pharmacist with NHS Tayside, you’ll be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, gaining the skills, confidence, and experience you need to thrive as a pharmacist.
This role offers a structured foundation programme built around the four pillars of practice—Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management, Education & Training, and Research & Service Improvement—ensuring you develop into a well‑rounded, capable member of the multidisciplinary team.
Why Choose NHS Tayside?
Working across the renowned Ninewells Teaching Hospital and Carseview Centre, you’ll rotate through a range of services, including:
- Aseptic Services
- General Medicine & Medical Specialties
- Medicine for the Elderly
- Medicines Information
- Mental Health Services
- Surgery
- Oncology & Haematology
- Women, Children & Families
You’ll be supported every step of the way by experienced Specialist Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacy Technicians, and a dedicated Educational Supervisor who will help guide your development.
What You’ll Gain
- Tailored training and structured mentorship to build your clinical expertise
- Dedicated support to develop as a non‑medical prescriber
- Protected development time and clear progression aligned to the RPS Post‑Registration Foundation Framework
- Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, research, and service development
- A welcoming, supportive team culture where newly qualified staff are encouraged to learn, ask questions, and grow
- A defined route to progression to Band 7, subject to achieving the required competencies and meeting agreed progression criteria — offering a transparent, supported transition into more advanced practice
Whether your interests lie in acute hospital practice, mental health, or both, NHS Tayside offers a rich and varied start to your career.
Who We’re Looking For
We want individuals who are committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care. You should be:
- Registered with the GPhC, or due to register in 2026
- Ready to contribute to a flexible working rota, including weekends, public holidays, and on‑call duties
- Keen to learn and make a difference within a supportive clinical team
Want to Know More?
Please contact us to find out more, we’d be delighted to talk with you about the role:
- Fiona Craig, Specialist Pharmacist, WCF
- Sarah Lightfoot – Head of Clinical Pharmacy, Acute
sarah.lightfoot@nhs.scot - David Morrison – Head of Clinical Pharmacy, Mental Health & Substance Use
david.morrison1@nhs.scot - Deborah Stafford – Lead Pharmacist, Education, Training & Development
deborah.stafford@nhs.scot
Hours
36 hours per week across 7 days. Part‑time applications are warmly welcomed.
Newly qualified pharmacists and those due to register soon are strongly encouraged to apply.
Take your first step into a rewarding and impactful pharmacy career—apply today.
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