Pharmacy Advisor

The post holder will form part of NHS 24's front line staff and will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of professional and administrative colleagues, speaking directly to patients and handling, on behalf of the service, identified pharmacy related calls. Pharmacy Advisor's will also give advice and training to nurse practitioner, call handler and health information advisor colleagues who require specialist pharmacy input during their consultations and interactions with patients., The responsibilities of a Pharmacy Advisor with NHS 24 include but are not limited to the following;

• To provide robust pharmaceutical advice and support to patients or their carer / relative through participation in direct patient / carer contact over the phone or through advice to nurse practitioners & call handlers when required whilst on the Pharmacy Support Line
• Working in a collaborative manner in the service and in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical Council Standards of conduct , ethics, and performance to ensure the maintenance of pharmacy professional standards within NHS 24.
• Engaging with front line staff, creating opportunities for coaching in the live environment and establishing clear mechanisms to ensure staff feedback is effectively utilised for continuous improvement within NHS 24.
  
  Do you have experience of working in a fast-paced environment within a large organisation?
Are you passionate about engaging with others and working as part of a team to achieve shared goals?,
• Hold a vocational Degree in Pharmacy such as Mpharm Degree or equivalent.
• Be registered with the general pharmaceutical Council.
• Have substantial Experience of Pharmaceutical practice, including working in multidisciplinary environments.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge/ experience of community pharmacy.
• Be proactive and can demonstrate resilience, ability to work under pressure and prioritising tasks with competing deadlines., This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will contribute to the success of a public organisation.
  
  As NHS Scotland's unique provider of a national tele-health and tele-care service, we are responsible for the delivery of health advice and information by telephone and online services to the population of Scotland 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. NHS 24 is a patient-focused service providing the people of Scotland with triage, advice, guidance, referral and information on health and healthcare services.
Our Regional Centres are located at Hillington, Cardonald, Clydebank, South Queensferry, Dundee and Aberdeen. This post will be based in our Cardonald, Dundee and South Queensferry offices.

NHS 24 offers a complete benefits package, with a permanent contract on Band 7 £48,788 - £56,747 per annum (pro-rata if applicable). Placement on salary scale is dependent on confirmation of previous relevant NHS service. We also offer you many supportive policies to enhance your employee journey and have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Provider, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and a range of learning and development. As an NHS Scotland employee you will be entitled to:
• 35 days annual leave (rising to 41) pro-rata
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• Enrolment into the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) pension scheme
• NHS discounts on goods and services
• HELP, employee support and assistance