NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
Due to maternity leave, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Pharmacist to join the Dermatology Team on a fixed-term basis. The post focuses on providing expert clinical pharmacy support to dermatology services across NHSGGC, particularly in the management of high-risk and high-cost medicines, including biologics, JAK inhibitors, and immunosuppressants.
The successful candidate will work directly with patients in pharmacist-led clinics, managing their own caseload of patients with inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, acne, and eczema. The role offers opportunities to develop consultation, prescribing, and service development skills while working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Fixed-term, Part-time 18 hours per week
Shift pattern is to be confirmed
Base location - Across GGC
Key responsibilities:
- Provide expert clinical pharmacy support to the dermatology service across NHSGGC.
- Participate in pharmacist-run clinics for patients with inflammatory skin conditions.
- Manage an independent patient caseload.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Provide specialist advice to patients and staff on biologic and immunosuppressant medicines.
- Manage homecare prescribing arrangements.
- Monitor and support the development of prescribing protocols for existing and newly introduced high-cost medicines.
- Contribute to audit activities, data collection, and research within the dermatology speciality.
- Support the delivery of patient-centred pharmaceutical care and cost-effective prescribing strategies.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential requirements:
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Completion of NES Foundation Level Vocational Training or equivalent experience.
- Registered Independent Pharmacist Prescriber (IP) qualification.
- Excellent communication, time management, and multidisciplinary team-working skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain expertise in specialist dermatology medicines.
Desirable:
- Experience in dermatology is welcomed but not essential.
- Applications are encouraged from pharmacists working in community, primary care, and hospital settings.
- The successful candidate should demonstrate the attitude and aptitude to develop specialist dermatology competencies promptly.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Sophia Conner/Lorna McLeod- Advanced Clinical Pharmacist (Dermatology) - Email: Sophia.Conner@ggc.scot.nhs.uk/Lorna.Mcleod2@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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