256419 (LF) Specialist Pharmacist
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- Band 7
- Pattern
- 36
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and proactive pharmacist to join the Acute & General Medicine team at the Western General Hospital. The role involves providing expert pharmaceutical care to patients in a fast-paced environment, working alongside consultants and multidisciplinary teams. You will contribute to patient flow, site capacity management, and optimise prescribing decisions to enhance patient safety and outcomes. This position offers specialist experience, a supportive team, and opportunities for career progression in one of Scotland's leading teaching hospitals.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
256419
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date:
26/08/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Western General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
12/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Pharmacy Department
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Specialist Pharmacist, Acute & General Medicine
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Western General Hospital
Band 7 | 1.0 WTE | 36 Hours
Permanent
(including weekend, on-call and public holidays commitment)
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