Advanced Primary Care Pharmacist – Cluster Co‑ordinator (Band 8A)

About the role

Health and Social Care Moray is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join the Primary Care Pharmacy Team as a Cluster Co‑ordinator Pharmacist. This position offers an experienced pharmacist the chance to expand their professional portfolio, develop leadership skills and influence the evolution of Pharmacotherapy Services within Primary Care.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to support the delivery and development of Pharmacotherapy services in line with the GMS Contract.
• Undertake medication and polypharmacy reviews and support safe, effective prescribing.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and guidance.
• Identify and support prescribing efficiency initiatives.
• Provide clinical support and professional advice to colleagues and patients.
• Collaborate with fellow Cluster Co‑ordinators to drive service improvement and integration.

Required profile

• Qualified pharmacist with experience in primary care settings.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to support training, mentorship and education of pharmacy staff and students.

Required skills

• Medication review and polypharmacy management.
• Prescribing safety and optimisation.
• Clinical protocol development.
• Professional advice provision to healthcare teams.