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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.
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To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) Position: An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Principal Pharmacist - Pharmacotherapy, on a fixed term/secondment opportunity basis for 1 year.
What you will do: We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to lead the continued development of the pharmacotherapy service within Ayrshire and Arran.
The post holder will also provide line management to the pharmacy team within East Ayrshire HSCP as well as leading on work within the Scottish Government Primary Care Improvement Programme demonstrator site project.
You will have responsibility for the design and delivery of strategic and operational priorities in relation to the pharmacotherapy service and primary care prescribing improvement.
This will include reviewing skill mix, optimising serial prescribing, supporting the development of advanced practice and delivery of prescribing efficiencies.
As Principal Pharmacist Pharmacotherapy, you will work with the Primary Care Programme Lead Officers, Programme Managers, Clinical Directors and the wider pharmacy leadership team.
You will also be working in collaboration with service leads from a range of other disciplines to ensure the service aligns with the principles of our Caring for Ayrshire strategy.
Sustainability of service and continued professional development is fundamental to the success of the service.
As Principal Pharmacist you will work with key local and national stakeholders, to share and utilise models of best practice.
NHS A&A has a continued commitment to the development of all members of the pharmacy team to ensure they are able to deliver an effective and valued service to our citizens.
The post is based on the Ailsa campus at University Hospital Ayr.
Occasionally however, you may be required to work in other areas within NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
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: Qualifications: Master of Pharmacy Degree ( or equivalent ).
Postgraduate Qualification to Masters level in a recognised area of pharmacy practice (or demonstrable experience to that level) Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council ( including evidence of continuous professional development ) Independent prescriber (desirable) Royal Pharmaceutical Society membership (desirable) Experience: Demonstrable experience at a senior level within a recognised and relevant area of pharmacy practice Track record of service development, management, evaluation and improvement Track record of achievement in workforce development and management and budgetary management.
Track record in achievement in change management Personal experience within the portfolio Track record of leading a team and being part of other teams Advanced interpersonal skills.
Evidence of multidisciplinary working.
Involvement in Education and Training of Healthcare professionals.
Knowledge: Required to demonstrate an expert level of pharmacy knowledge, skills, clinical reasoning and judgement.
Computer literate with knowledge of information technology.
Knowledge of NHS Scotland.
Critical Leadership behaviours Working in partnership Learning and developing Caring for staff Improving performance through team working Communicates effectively Improving quality Achieving results For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours: 37 per week Driving Licence/Car Ownership: A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Iain Fulton on 01292 513831 or at ******.
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