Foundation Pharmacist

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.

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.

Foundation Pharmacist (Band 6/7)

Locations: Ninewells Hospital and Carseview Centre

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time

Start Your Clinical Pharmacy Career with Confidence

Begin your professional journey in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment where your development truly matters. As a Foundation Pharmacist with NHS Tayside, you’ll be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, gaining the skills, confidence, and experience you need to thrive as a pharmacist.

This role offers a structured foundation programme built around the four pillars of practice—Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management, Education & Training, and Research & Service Improvement—ensuring you develop into a well‑rounded, capable member of the multidisciplinary team.

Why Choose NHS Tayside?

Working across the renowned Ninewells Teaching Hospital and Carseview Centre, you’ll rotate through a range of services, including:

• Aseptic Services
• General Medicine & Medical Specialties
• Medicine for the Elderly
• Medicines Information
• Mental Health Services
• Surgery
• Oncology & Haematology
• Women, Children & Families

You’ll be supported every step of the way by experienced Specialist Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacy Technicians, and a dedicated Educational Supervisor who will help guide your development.

What You’ll Gain

• Tailored training and structured mentorship to build your clinical expertise
• Dedicated support to develop as a non‑medical prescriber
• Protected development time and clear progression aligned to the RPS Post‑Registration Foundation Framework
• Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, research, and service development
• A welcoming, supportive team culture where newly qualified staff are encouraged to learn, ask questions, and grow
• A defined route to progression to Band 7, subject to achieving the required competencies and meeting agreed progression criteria — offering a transparent, supported transition into more advanced practice

Whether your interests lie in acute hospital practice, mental health, or both, NHS Tayside offers a rich and varied start to your career.

Who We’re Looking For

We want individuals who are committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care. You should be:

• Registered with the GPhC, or due to register in 2026
• Ready to contribute to a flexible working rota, including weekends, public holidays, and on‑call duties
• Keen to learn and make a difference within a supportive clinical team

Want to Know More?

Please contact us to find out more, we’d be delighted to talk with you about the role:

• Fiona Craig, Specialist Pharmacist, WCF
• Sarah Lightfoot – Head of Clinical Pharmacy, Acute[email protected]
• David Morrison – Head of Clinical Pharmacy, Mental Health & Substance Use[email protected]
• Deborah Stafford – Lead Pharmacist, Education, Training & Development[email protected]

Hours

36 hours per week across 7 days. Part‑time applications are warmly welcomed.Newly qualified pharmacists and those due to register soon are strongly encouraged to apply.

Take your first step into a rewarding and impactful pharmacy career—apply today.

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