clinical pharmacist Aberdeen, Scotland
Job description
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.
15 hours per week, Pharmacy Department, Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital
Band 8a (£) – Paediatric Clinical Trials Pharmacist
We are looking for an ambitious and motivated pharmacist to join our Acute Pharmacy Team within Children’s services as part of the Women and Children’s Pharmacy team. The post will be based at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH) and clinical work will be within the paediatric service.
It is a very exciting period for NHS Grampian as we have two major developments the ANCHOR Centre (Cancer) and the Baird Family Hospital (which will replace the current maternity hospital), are currently in construction and both due to open 2023/24. In addition we have a new NHS Grampian Strategy which focuses on creating sustainable health and care over the next 10 years. We have a vision to provide a balance between responding to illness and helping people to stay well (see link below)
https://www.nhsgrampian.org/about-us/planforthefuture/
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating the review and acceptance of Paediatric clinical trials and ensuring the safe and effective use of trial medication in NHS Grampian in accordance with clinical trials legislation.
The post holder will work with the RACH Research team and also with the pharmacy team within Women’s and Childrens who are based in RACH. They will be providing expert advice to patients, carers and colleagues on pharmaceutical care issues relating to the care of patients on clinical trials. Experience in cancer services is desirable as most trials are for patients in cancer services. The post holder will also provide clinical input into other paediatric services on occasion. Training will be provided where there are gaps in knowledge/ experience.
Applicants should be experienced pharmacists with good clinical knowledge and able to work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary environment. They will also be required to take an active role in the supervision and training of staff and students, to act as a role model and to participate in audit and research.
This role includes a small commitment to weekend working and a small commitment to supporting additional clinical work within RACH.
Note that there are additional 8a level clinical hours available should an applicant wish to work more than 15hrs per week. Please get in touch to discuss.
Informal enquiries about this post should be directed to Kim Cruttenden (Principal Pharmacist) at [email protected]
