LJR242592 - Advanced Pharmacist Primary Care
CompanyNHS Grampian
Location
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/13/2026
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Description
Kincardine & Mearns area of Aberdeenshire base to be agreed at interview.
Inverbervie, Laurencekirk, Portlethen, Stonehaven GP Practices and Kincardine Community Hospital
Hours: 1.0wte - 36hours per week - full time or part time will be considered (min. 0.6wte 21.6h)
We are looking for enthusiastic experienced pharmacist(s) to join the pharmacy team within the Kincardine & Mearns area of Aberdeenshire. 36 hours per week are available; part time may be considered (minimum of 21.6 hours per week).
As part of the Aberdeenshire Pharmacy Team you will be expected to lead, oversee and develop the pharmacy service to GP practices and Community Hospitals including: medication/polypharmacy reviews/clinics utilising independent prescribing; medicines reconciliation; actioning hospital discharge letters, actioning acute and repeat prescription requests; providing prescribing advice to any member of the health care team; reviewing prescribing data; undertaking audit; answering ad-hoc queries; attending multi-disciplinary team meetings; supporting social care colleagues with medication-related issues in care at home services. In addition you will have a role in supervising and training other members of the HSCP pharmacy team, including supervision of undergraduate student placements.
All candidates must have a degree in Pharmacy and be on the practicing register of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); have an Independent Prescribing qualification and a relevant postgraduate pharmacy qualification (minimum diploma level)/professional accreditations or demonstration of acquisition of equivalent knowledge through significant post qualification experience; extensive clinical knowledge; good IT skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; be a car driver and have access to a car.
About
For any queries about this post, we would encourage any prospective applicants to make informal enquiries to one of the Lead Pharmacists:
Claire Douglas
Birgit Teismann , 07773069550
Interviews will be held on Friday 15 May 2026
Inverbervie, Laurencekirk, Portlethen, Stonehaven GP Practices and Kincardine Community Hospital
Hours: 1.0wte - 36hours per week - full time or part time will be considered (min. 0.6wte 21.6h)
We are looking for enthusiastic experienced pharmacist(s) to join the pharmacy team within the Kincardine & Mearns area of Aberdeenshire. 36 hours per week are available; part time may be considered (minimum of 21.6 hours per week).
As part of the Aberdeenshire Pharmacy Team you will be expected to lead, oversee and develop the pharmacy service to GP practices and Community Hospitals including: medication/polypharmacy reviews/clinics utilising independent prescribing; medicines reconciliation; actioning hospital discharge letters, actioning acute and repeat prescription requests; providing prescribing advice to any member of the health care team; reviewing prescribing data; undertaking audit; answering ad-hoc queries; attending multi-disciplinary team meetings; supporting social care colleagues with medication-related issues in care at home services. In addition you will have a role in supervising and training other members of the HSCP pharmacy team, including supervision of undergraduate student placements.
All candidates must have a degree in Pharmacy and be on the practicing register of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); have an Independent Prescribing qualification and a relevant postgraduate pharmacy qualification (minimum diploma level)/professional accreditations or demonstration of acquisition of equivalent knowledge through significant post qualification experience; extensive clinical knowledge; good IT skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; be a car driver and have access to a car.
About
For any queries about this post, we would encourage any prospective applicants to make informal enquiries to one of the Lead Pharmacists:
Claire Douglas
Birgit Teismann , 07773069550
Interviews will be held on Friday 15 May 2026
or by arrangement if needed.
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.
Additional Information For Candidates
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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 short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This Link
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.
Additional Information For Candidates
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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 short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This Link
Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
- Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.