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.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.
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 - Position:An opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term or seconded Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Emergency Care based at University Hospital Crosshouse.What you will do:A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated clinical pharmacist to lead on the delivery of our clinical pharmacy services and play an integral part in the clinical transformation of our service.
You will co-lead emergency care services at University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr.
This includes service to our combined assessment units, emergency departments and frailty zones.
Our vision is that pharmacy teams are responsible for prescribing and medicines management within secondary care in NHS Ayrshire & Arran in support of high quality, safe prescribing for every patient every time.
You will provide clinical pharmacy services to emergency care services and outpatient clinics.You will embrace the opportunity to be able to fully utilise your specialist knowledge of medicines to promote safe and effective prescribing to inpatients and outpatients.
As an independent prescriber, the you will take a proactive role in prescribing and monitoring of medicines and support the wider team to utilise their prescribing skills whilst embracing Realistic Medicine principles.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job descriptionKnowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:You should possess excellent communication skills and have experience of service development.
A passion for driving forward change is essential together with a commitment to the delivery of time critical work to support achievement of our vision.
You must be able to demonstrate a high level of negotiating skills, be able to adapt quickly, and it is essential that you have the ability to work well as part of a team in addition to being able to work autonomously.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specificationHours: 37 hours per week.You will participate in weekend, public holiday and extended hours as required.
In accordance with AFC terms and conditions you may be required to work over 7 days and/or an extended working day.
A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.