Senior Pharmacist, Medicines Effectiveness
At a glance
- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 28.8
- Hours / week
- 28.8
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a driven and adaptable pharmacist to join the Medicines Support Service as a Senior Pharmacist, Medicines Effectiveness. The role involves leading collaborative work to ensure safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines within NHSGGC, aligning with strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include supporting the Medicines Sustainability and Value program, leading projects to improve cost awareness, and contributing to medicines planning and guidance. The post also includes a patient-facing clinical pharmacy commitment. No prior specific experience in this area is required, as development will be supported.
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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:
257489
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
04/10/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
28.8
Job posted date:
17/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department:
Pharmacy Services - Medicines Support Service
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Are you ready for a career opportunity that challenges you, nurtures your strengths and celebrates your achievements?
We are seeking a driven, adaptable and progressive pharmacist to take on the role of Senior Pharmacist, Medicines Effectiveness in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This is a rare and exciting opportunity within our dynamic Medicines Support Service (MSS) and is available as a permanent 8a position (0.8 WTE).
The primary purpose of this role is to lead collaborative work to support safe, effective and efficient use of medicines within NHSGGC, aligned to the objectives of the Deputy Director of Pharmacy for Acute Services, Heads of Finance, Acute Services Prescribing Management Group and Area Drug and Therapeutics Committee. This involves working with senior pharmacists, medical & nursing staff and other senior colleagues within the multidisciplinary team as well as Finance to maximise the efficiency and effect
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