Pharmacist- Specialist Children’s Services

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

There are 2 permanent, fulltime posts of 37 hours per week. The successful applicant will participate in the mental health pharmacy on call rota.

You will be registered with the GPhC and be working towards or completed Post-registration Foundation training. Some travel between sites will be necessary.

Would you like to work with children and adolescents, supporting them to reach their goals? An opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist with a strong commitment to patient care to work within Child and Adolescent services within GG&C primarily within ADHD clinics but with the potential to develop into other areas as the service develops. As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team you will manage a cohort of patients with ADHD, running autonomous clinics with regular clinical supervision from a senior pharmacist. You will also be responsible for the direct supervision of junior pharmacists, clinical technicians and trainees within the team. You will be expected to develop in the role and widen your input over time as the service evolves.

You will ideally have at least two years clinical experience, preferably in hospital practice and mental health pharmacy and must either already be an independent prescriber or in the process of becoming one. Candidates with a keen interest in mental health, relevant pharmacy experience and already an independent prescriber/or in the process of becoming one are also encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact: Lorna Hammond or Kirsten Little, Lead Clinical Pharmacist, 0141 211 6426, [e-mail], [e-mail].

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.