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Job Description

Pharmacist Role: HePMA Development and Emergency Department Clinical Services

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity
(Linked to ongoing service enhancements)

Note for Internal NHS Staff Applying on Secondment:
If you’re a permanent NHS employee interested in this as a secondment, please speak with your current line manager first. You’ll need to submit a completed secondment request form (signed by your manager) along with your application. The form and full policy details are available on the internal HR/Recruitment intranet pages.

About Our Pharmacy Service at Forth Valley Royal Hospital

Located in Larbert, Forth Valley Royal Hospital features a modern, purpose-designed pharmacy department that leverages cutting-edge technology, including automated robotic systems for dispensing. We’ve been pioneers in digital medicines management, fully introducing the Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (HePMA) system across our acute site in 2016. This has since expanded to other key locations within NHS Forth Valley, with a recent upgrade completed this summer and further extensions planned for areas like the Emergency Department. HePMA plays a vital role in Scotland’s broader push for safer, more efficient pharmaceutical care, as highlighted in the Scottish Government’s strategy for excellence in pharmaceutical care:
Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care: A Strategy for Scotland.

Join Our Dynamic Team

We’re seeking an enthusiastic, innovative pharmacist ready to embrace change and contribute to evolving our services. This varied role offers a balanced split between two exciting areas, allowing you to make a real impact on patient safety and care quality.

1. HePMA Development (50% of the role)
You’ll join our specialist HePMA team, focusing on enhancing and expanding the system across NHS Forth Valley. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the System Manager, clinical staff, and pharmacy colleagues to maximise patient safety and clinical advantages.
• Exploring creative uses of system reports, protocols, and tools like the Pharmacist Early Warning (PhEW) feature to better prioritise patient reviews and support effective medicines management.

2. Emergency Department Clinical Pharmacy (50% of the role)
As part of a pilot initiative, you’ll deliver dedicated clinical pharmacy support in our busy Emergency Department. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you’ll help showcase the value of integrated pharmacy input, gather evidence through evaluation, and inform potential long-term expansions of this service model.

We’re looking for a proactive pharmacist passionate about driving improvements and delivering truly patient-focused care.

Essential Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel across NHS Forth Valley service areas.

This position involves regulated work with vulnerable groups, so the successful candidate must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Further details are available on the Disclosure Scotland website:
Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme – mygov.scot.

Contact for Informal Queries

For more details or a friendly chat about the role, reach out to:

• Jonathan Cavan, Associate Director of Pharmacy – Mental Health, Governance & eSystems (Jonathan.cavan2@nhs.scot)
• Michael Smith, Lead Clinical Pharmacist – Acute Services (michael.smith11@nhs.scot)

Visa Sponsorship Information

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please review the eligibility rules for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may sponsor suitable candidates where the role meets salary thresholds and other criteria, but this is decided case-by-case after interview and during pre-employment checks. Sponsorship isn’t automatic.

We strongly recommend overseas applicants in health and social care review the official UK guidance:
Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad – GOV.UK.

Application Notes

• Please ensure all responses in your application are original and genuinely reflect your own experience, skills, and knowledge. We discourage the use of AI tools or third-party services to draft or heavily edit answers.
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NHS Forth Valley proudly supports disabled applicants through the Disability Confident scheme, guaranteeing an interview for those meeting essential criteria. Contact Recruitment on 0330 041 4694 for any access needs.

NHS Scotland values equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds to build a workforce that truly represents our communities.