Lead Pharmacist Substance Misuse Services
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a leadership role for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to lead and shape medicines management within Substance Misuse Services across NHS Lothian. You will advance pharmaceutical care, medicines optimisation, and prescribing practice in a complex clinical specialty. The role involves contributing to evidence-based prescribing and medicines management, working within a multidisciplinary team, and developing specialist expertise. It offers opportunities for service development, professional growth, and improving outcomes for vulnerable patient groups.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258186
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
15/09/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Spittal Street Centre
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
01/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Pharmacy
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