LR233687 - Specialist Pharmacist

NHS Grampian

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for registered pharmacists to join the Pharmacotherapy teams working across Aberdeenshire.

Specialist Pharmacist Primary Care - Band 7 within Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

Opportunity available within the Marr cluster – Aboyne, Alford, Ballater, Banchory, Braemar, Huntly, Strathdon.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide ongoing pharmacotherapy services.
• Promote quality, cost‑effective prescribing of medicines in line with local and national guidelines.
• Support GP practices and community hospitals, covering all aspects of medicines management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered pharmacist with experience in primary care, medicines management or audit (advantage).
• Good communication, interpersonal and time‑management skills.
• Independent prescriber training would be supported if not already achieved.
• Full driving licence essential.
• Experience of community or hospital pharmacy background preferred.

Working Arrangements

On‑site working in GP practices and / or remote working from an agreed base, including Inverurie as an option.

Application Details

Closing date for applications: Monday 5 January 2026.

Interviews to take place on Thursday 15 January 2026 or by individual agreement.

Contact Points

• Birgit Teismann – 07773 069550, birgit.teismann1@nhs.scot
• Elaine Neil – 07772 581031, elaine.neil@nhs.scot
• Claire Douglas – claire.douglas2@nhs.scot

Equality, Diversity & Accessibility

NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society and encourages equality and diversity among its workforce.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, contact our recruitment team at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person; alternative arrangements will be considered to ensure inclusivity.