Job Title: Relief Practice Administrator
NHS Board: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Location: Glasgow Royal Infirmary or Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Hours: Permanent, 22.2 hours per week
About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver vital healthcare services to over 1.15 million people, and our reach extends to a wider population of 2.2 million through our regional and national services.
Role Overview:
Are you ready to embrace a career opportunity that not only challenges you but also nurtures your strengths? We are looking for a motivated and progressive pharmacist to join our Medicines Information and Governance Team (MI&G) as the Senior Clinical Effectiveness Pharmacist. This role presents an exciting opportunity to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our medicines resource.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with senior pharmacists, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize the use of medicines in line with GGC priorities.
- Lead specific projects commissioned by the Area Drug and Therapeutics Committee (ADTC), Pharmacy Management Group (PMG), and Pharmacy Services.
- Author safe and effective prescribing guidelines in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
- Support education and training initiatives within the MI&G team.
- Engage in patient-facing clinical pharmacy duties.
No prior experience in Clinical Effectiveness is necessary, as we will support your development in this area.
Candidate Profile:
- Strong clinical and interpersonal skills with an understanding of prescribing governance to promote safe and effective pharmaceutical care.
- Attention to detail and competent skills in data handling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Self-motivated and a dedicated team player.
- Open to applicants from all pharmacy backgrounds.
What We Offer:
- A diverse range of work encompassing medicines evaluations, developing prescribing guidelines, delivering patient care, and responding to complex medicine inquiries.
- Commitment to professional development through dedicated training and opportunities across all pillars of Pharmacy, including support for RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum completion.
- A wide scope of practice, with our services spanning across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Primary Care, Acute Services, and Mental Health partnerships.
- Commitment to the NHS GGC Pharmacy Services Strategy and delivering on key priorities.
- Excellent service delivery with positive feedback from our users, including recognition for our Medicines Update blogs and Therapeutics Handbook.
Contact Information:
For more information or an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
- Cristina Coelho: 0141 201 3227 | cristina.coelho@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
- Janet West: 0141 201 3227 | janet.west@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
Diversity and Inclusion:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and promotes a culture of inclusion. We are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, welcoming applications from the Armed Forces Community.
Application Guidance:
Candidates are encouraged to provide original and authentic responses when applying. The use of AI, automated tools, or third-party assistance in generating application responses is strongly discouraged and may lead to withdrawal from the application process.
Closing Date for Applications: 20/04/2025
If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a crucial area of healthcare, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde!
