Pharmacist – Secondary Care (Acute Medicine & Surgery)

About the role

The NHS Lanarkshire pharmacist role delivers patient‑focused pharmaceutical care within a secondary‑care setting, supporting acute medicine, surgery, emergency and primary‑care services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, patient‑centred pharmaceutical care and ensure timely supply of medication and advice.
• Participate in consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Deliver patient education on safe and effective use of medicines and medical devices.
• Assess patients' pharmaceutical needs, develop and implement care plans.
• Review and analyse medication and patient information, offering specialist advice on drug administration and therapy adjustments.
• Supervise and conduct dispensing, clinical and technical checking of discharge prescriptions and aseptically prepared products, including systemic anticancer therapies (SACT).

Required profile

• Masters of Pharmacy degree.
• Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Independent Prescribing qualification (or commitment to obtain within a reasonable timescale).
• Ability to work under pressure, plan, prioritise and organise workload.
• Experience in patient information and education.
• Capability to monitor therapeutic regimens to ensure effectiveness and reduce toxicity.
• Commitment to revalidation as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Required skills

• Independent Prescribing
• Pharmaceutical dispensing
• Clinical drug chart review
• Aseptic preparation of systemic anticancer therapies (SACT)

What we offer

• 35 days annual leave including public holidays.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Annual incremental salary progression.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• NHS discounts and additional employee benefits.