Job Title: Pharmacist
Location: Scotland
Salary: Circa £60,000–£80,000 per annum + Relocation
Contract Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are looking for a clinically driven Independent Prescribing Pharmacist to join our community pharmacy team in Scotland. This role focuses on expanding clinical services, delivering patient-centred care, and utilising prescribing skills to improve access to treatment within the community setting.
You will play a key role in service delivery aligned with NHS Scotland priorities, including managing common clinical conditions, supporting long-term condition care, and reducing pressure on GP services.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver independent prescribing clinics within scope of competence (e.g., minor illness, acute conditions, long-term condition management)
- Provide Pharmacy First Plus / NHS Pharmacy First Scotland services
- Conduct clinical consultations, assessments, and prescribing decisions
- Deliver structured medication reviews and support medicines optimisation
- Manage and support long-term conditions (e.g., hypertension, asthma, COPD)
- Provide urgent care consultations and triage patients appropriately
- Administer vaccination services (e.g., flu, travel, NHS campaigns)
- Lead and develop private clinical services (if applicable)
- Ensure compliance with Scottish clinical guidelines and PGDs
- Support the safe supply of medicines and supervise dispensing processes
- Provide leadership, training, and support to pharmacy team members
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure confidentiality
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Qualified Independent Prescriber (IP)
- Experience working in community pharmacy
- Strong consultation and clinical assessment skills
- Ability to work autonomously and make safe prescribing decisions
- Excellent communication and patient care skills
Desirable Criteria
- Experience delivering NHS Pharmacy First Scotland services
- Training in minor illness / acute care prescribing
- Experience with vaccination services
- Leadership or management experience
- Postgraduate clinical qualification
Key Competencies
- Patient-focused approach with strong clinical judgement
- Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skill