Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Primary Care (LW)

Pharmacy and Medicines; Flourishing in Fife

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our talented team at NHS Fife.

We are one of the most dynamic health boards in Scotland, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for a population of around 370,000 across Fife. We are rooted in the communities we serve and are driven by our vision to improve the health of our population by developing integrated healthcare services delivered through our highly talented and committed workforce.

We work with local people and partners across health, social care, and the voluntary sector in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing for all our communities. Our key priority is to develop closer, integrated, and collaborative ways of working with all our partners to implement our new Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Position: Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Primary Care

We now require an exceptional Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Primary Care, to fulfill this key senior role responsible for the leadership and development of pharmacotherapy services within GP Practices in NHS Fife.

As an inspirational team leader, you will guide a highly engaged team to transform pharmacy service delivery in line with our core values of dignity and respect; care and compassion; openness, honesty, and responsibility; and quality and teamwork.

Reporting to NHS Fife's Head of Pharmacy - Population Health and Wellbeing, you will develop strong collaborative working relationships across the organization to support service transformation. This is vital for delivering future whole system health and care services to support people across Fife.

Location and Responsibilities

This post, based at Lynebank Hospital in Dunfermline, offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to provide strategic direction and operational leadership in planning, managing, and delivering pharmacy services. You will also have a clinical role within general practice, utilizing your clinical and prescribing skills to provide patient care.

Application and Contact

If you are excited about joining one of NHS Scotland's most dynamic Boards and shaping pharmacy services, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact Cara Mackenzie, Head of Pharmacy - Population Health and Wellbeing, at .

Additional Information

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all employees are entitled to work in the UK. If you are not a UK or Irish national, please confirm your right to work in your application. NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of society, including disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence, with reasonable adjustments provided.

Please note that the salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.