Clinical Pharmacist CAU

NHS Scotland

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Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are 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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist within our Emergency Care team with an area base working across University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr. This post is offered on a secondment basis for 12 months.

Hours

36 hours per week

You will participate in weekend, public holiday and extended hours rotas as required. In accordance with AFC terms and conditions you may be required to work over 7 days and or an extended working day.

This post is offered on a fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months, with potential to extend to 18 months

Job share will be considered for this post.

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to participate in the provision of high quality pharmaceutical services within NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service to patients accessing care within Emergency Care. Base will be area wide with cross-site working at University Hospital Ayr (UHA) and University Hospital Crosshouse (UHC). The Emergency Departments (ED) & Combined Assessment Units (CAU) utilises multiple ambulatory care pathways, rapid assessment, early senior clinical decision-making & care involving the multidisciplinary team.

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

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

The ideal candidate shall need to be registered with the GPhC, possess the relevant hospital experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran benefits from automated dispensing and electronic prescribing (HEPMA and CEPAS). The ideal candidates shall possess a desire to drive forward and actively contribute to the transformation of Clinical Pharmacy Services within Ayrshire & Arran. We support the development of our staff and applicants not currently holding a practice prescribing certificate will be supported to complete this.

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

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Laura McLenaghan – [email protected] telephone 01563 521133 ext 21609.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

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 within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.