Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Infectious Diseases

About the role

This new post is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist looking to specialise in infectious diseases and work as part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking team. You will play a key role in delivering high quality pharmaceutical care to patients within the Regional Infectious Diseases Unit (RIDU).

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high quality pharmaceutical care to patients within the Regional Infectious Diseases Unit (RIDU).
• Work across a variety of infection services, including inpatient wards, outpatient HIV/ID clinics and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) on a rotational basis.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of infectious diseases clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, pharmacists and pharmacy support staff.
• Support and develop other members of the pharmacy team.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of pharmacy services in response to emerging challenges around site capacity and patient flow, including OPAT.

Required profile

• Master of Pharmacy degree (or equivalent) and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completed training or equivalent competence mapped to the RPS Post‑Registration Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum.
• Independent prescriber qualification desirable, with training support available.
• Experience influencing prescribing and using clinical knowledge to optimise patient care.
• Strong patient‑focused approach and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills for decision‑making in an acute medical setting.
• Proactive attitude with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Alignment with NHS Lothian’s values and willingness to contribute to the dynamic team.

What we offer

• Opportunities for personal and professional development in line with the Advanced Practice Framework.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment with chances to shape service improvement and innovate.
• Competitive salary and a 36‑hour week with on‑call, weekend and public holiday rota commitments.
• Access to a modern teaching hospital and a growing infectious diseases pharmacy service.