Pharmacist
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Position Overview & Specifications
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a team of pharmacists to enhance the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within general practice in Angus. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team in collaboration with medical colleagues to effectively utilise your clinical skills and knowledge and positively contribute to patient care.
Posts are available across Angus, in the North within the Montrose-Brechin cluster and in the South in the Arbroath-Carnoustie cluster.
Ongoing education and mentorship will be available via the clinical pharmacy team.
There will be an opportunity to develop the clinical skills and knowledge required to practice at advanced level. You will be supported to develop across all pillars of advanced practice - clinical practice, education, leadership and research. This is an exciting and rewarding role with excellent support from our clinical pharmacy team.
You must be a team player who is either a registered Independent Prescriber, working towards or be willing to work towards the qualification.
Part time and flexible working will be considered.
All applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) of Great Britain.
Informal enquiries: Michelle Logan Rena, Lead Pharmacist, Angus Health & Social Care Partnership michelle.logan@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37.5 Hours worked over a 7-day week. Part time applicants will also be considered.
Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pharmacist roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £46,244 - £53,789 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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