You will work on supporting, developing and implementing the NHS Ayrshire and Arran Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (HEPMA) system and also to lead, develop and deliver the clinical pharmacy service provided to the Combined Assessment Units and Emergency Departments within University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr. Your time will be split between these two services., Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK / EU / EEA licence. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
* Masters of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent
* Scottish Hospital Pharmacy Vocational Training Scheme (or demonstrable evidence of clinical knowledge equivalent to that level)
* Practice Certificate in Pharmacist Independent Prescribing
* Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (for the HEPMA aspect see knowledge) (or demonstrable evidence of clinical knowledge equivalent to that level)
* Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (including evidence of CPD)
* Relevant pharmacy experience with considerable experience in clinical pharmacy
* Ability to work autonomously
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team, in a pharmacy and multi-disciplinary environment
* Required to demonstrate a highly specialised level of clinical pharmacy knowledge skills, clinical reasoning and judgement
* Good knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines
* Required to demonstrate an expert level of pharmacy information systems and their application to clinical practice equivalent to post graduate diploma level
* Requires advanced arithmetic skills
* Required to demonstrate a good understanding of Business Objects to develop information and reports
Desirable :
* Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
* Approved tutor for pre-registration pharmacists or pharmacists / technicians undertaking further qualifications.
Critical Leadership behaviours :
* Working in partnership
* Learning and developing
* Caring for staff
* Improving performance through team working
* Communication effectively
* Improving quality
* Achieving results
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 - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net), Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.