Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Primary Care Pharmacist
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- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 1x 36hr & 1x 18hr
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 07/10/2026
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Role summary
NHS Lothian is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic GPhC-registered pharmacists for 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunities within their Primary Care Pharmacy and Medicines Service. The roles involve working across GP practices in West Lothian, providing patient-centred pharmaceutical care, and supporting the technician-led pharmacy hub. Successful candidates will develop clinical skills, contribute to service transformation, and receive support for professional development, including opportunities for RPS Core Advanced Curriculum and independent prescribing qualification.
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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 – £52,845 — matches the national scale.
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Job reference:
259159
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - - £61,466)
Job closing date:
07/10/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
West Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership
Employment type:
Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week:
1x 36hr & 1x 18hr
Job posted date:
09/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
WLHSCP Primary Care Pharmacy
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
NHS LOTHIAN
West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) ****
Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Primary Care Pharmacist
12 month fixed term or secondment opportunity
36 hour (1 WTE) and 18 hour post (0.5 WTE) - AFC Band 7 Pharmacist
Salary Scale: £52,845- £61,466 pro rata ****
NHS Lothian serves a population of around one million people and employs approximately 35,000 staff, all committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our Primary Care Pharmacy and Medicines Service is currently undergoing an ambitious programme of transfo
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