Job Description
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (Glasgow/Edinburgh) Pharmacy Analyst (Ref: 196054)Health and Justice Pharmacy and Independent HealthcareSalary: Band 8A (£56,992 - £61,522)Full time (37 hours/week)Fixed Term Contract/Secondment - Maternity Leave CoverGlasgow or Edinburgh - hybrid working will apply for the foreseeable futureAn exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and positive individual to be part of the Medicines and Pharmacy Team within Healthcare Improvement Scotland covering a fixed term maternity leave post. The work programme includes a range of different work streams to improve the safe and effective use of medicines across Scotland working with key partners both externally and internally.This is an exciting joint post between Health and Justice Pharmacy and Independent Healthcare. The post-holder will support both programmes to achieve their key deliverables. Both programmes focus on safe and effective use of medicines in these environments; addressing inequalities, reducing clinical variation and supporting shared learning and a Once for Scotland approach where appropriate. The post-holder will lead the collaboration on, and development of national advice and operational guidance to support the use of medicines within Health and Justice Pharmacy and Independent Healthcare settings.We are seeking an experienced clinical pharmacist with excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment, with clinical and non-clinical staff. You should have, excellent oral and written presentation skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues to strict deadlines. The post-holder will establish robust and consistent methods and processes to support the delivery of the programmes.The ability to lead a team, influence and work collaboratively across organisational boundaries is central to the success of this role. The successful candidate will require knowledge of medicines legislation and NHS Scotland medicines governance policy and processes. The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise work and work well within teams against a background of change and uncertainty, and be self-motivated, proactive, and innovative.To arrange an informal discussion please contact Tom Byrne, NCL Health and Justice or Joy Nicholson, NCL Independent Healthcare Closing date: midnight on Sunday 22nd September 2024It is anticipated that interviews will be held on week beginning 07 October 2024