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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. 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)
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two permanent Post-registration Rotational Pharmacists. Both posts are based at University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr.
What you will do:
NHS Ayrshire & Arran have led the way in Scotland for pharmacy and prescribing developments with the introduction of electronic prescribing; the large number of pharmacist prescribers working in secondary and primary care to support person-centred care in accordance with Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care and our clinical service to our Emergency Departments and Combined Assessment Units (CAUs).
Two exciting opportunities have arisen to join our team of rotational post-registration foundation pharmacists. Our rotational training programme provides the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of acute secondary care pharmacy services: clinical (combined assessment units, mental health, oncology, medicine and surgical specialties), dispensary, and aseptic dispensing in addition to primary care. These posts involve rotation between general practices within Ayrshire, University Hospital Ayr (UHA), University Hospital Crosshouse (UHC), and Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital to ensure as broad an experience of each service/specialty as possible. You will be aligned to a base of University Hospital Ayr and University Hospital Crosshouse and you will therefore be required to undertake weekend working/public holiday working on either acute site.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
You will receive training and support to achieve the NES post-registration foundation programme qualification.
You will be required to participate in departmental rotas including on call, weekends, and extended hours.
Hours: 37 hours 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 Jill Swan, Principal Pharmacist Clinical Services - Surgical Services & Critical Care at Jill.Swan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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