LJR249005 – Specialist Pharmacist

Urgent

Job Description

Position

We have an opportunity available within Aberdeenshire Kincardine & Mearns cluster covering GP practices & Community Hospital in Inverbervie, Laurencekirk, Portlethen & Stonehaven


Working Hours

Part Time (3 days, 21.6h/week) Monday – Friday


Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered pharmacist to join the Pharmacotherapy teams working across Aberdeenshire. The post holder will join a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and be key to the ongoing provision of the pharmacotherapy service and promoting quality, cost-effective prescribing of medicines.


Responsibilities

The post holder will support GP practices and community hospitals, covering all aspects of medicines management in line with local and national guidelines.


Qualifications and Skills


  • Registered pharmacist

  • Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills

  • Experience working within Primary Care, medicines management and audit (advantage)

  • Independent Prescriber qualification (advantage)

  • A full driving licence


You may have a community or hospital pharmacy background.


Working Arrangements

The post will include onsite working in GP Practices and/or remote working from an agreed base within the HSCP cluster area. Options can be discussed ahead of applying. Full driving licence is essential.


Closing date

Applications close on Sunday 21st June 2026.


EEO Statement

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.

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