General Practice Clinical Pharmacist

Overview

Pharmacists, are you ready for a change or to try something new? Our Pharmacy Team is region wide, supporting patients from Gretna to Stranraer. We have an exciting opportunity to join the Wigtownshire Pharmacy Team on a fixed term contract. We are looking to recruit a motivated, proactive and enthusiastic pharmacist to work within our Pharmacy Hubs and GP practices. Our team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support workers make up the GP practice clinical pharmacy service, taking a leading role in medicines management and medication review as part of the primary care multidisciplinary team.

It is a rewarding role, helping patients in Dumfries and Galloway to safely manage their medicines.

This is a Fixed Term post from 20th April 2026 until 20/01/2027.

• Provide a clinical pharmacy service directly to patients.
• Clinical assessment and review of patients.
• Perform complex polypharmacy medication reviews with patients.
• Deal with medicines related queries.
• Assess patients' ability to manage their medicines (including at home).
• Medicine reconciliation and prescribing of medication.
• Jointly work with GP practice staff and with multidisciplinary teams within local hospitals, community pharmacies and home teams.

Please do not hesitate to contact Leanne Drummond (Cluster Lead Pharmacist Wigtownshire) by email on Leanne.drummondt if you would like any more information.

• Our correspondence method is via e‑mail. Please ensure you enter your email address accurately and check it regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
• Contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues.
• CVs are not used for shortlisting purposes.
• Answer the three questions in the Assessment Form within 30 minutes; answers must be original and unique.
• Once you have submitted the application, no amendments can be made.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date; a vacancy may close early due to volume of applications.
• If you are a member of staff, update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
• Staff and patients enjoy free, unlimited parking at all hospital sites.

Some posts may require a Criminal Records Check. Changes as of 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme now see more roles requiring PVG. If you are successful, you will be notified which level of check is required.

We may require a full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (e.g. NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC) for positions requiring professional registration.

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applicants from all community sections.

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk to prevent or reduce harm to children, including unborn babies, young people and adults.

If you require a work visa, please check eligibility on the Home Office website. You must have the right to work in the UK or be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.