Clinical Pharmacist – University Hospital Monklands

About the role

The Clinical Pharmacist will join the multidisciplinary team at University Hospital Monklands, delivering specialist pharmaceutical care across Infectious Diseases, Renal Medicine, Surgery, Anaesthetics and General Medicine. You will ensure safe, effective, and evidence‑based use of medicines while supporting education, audit and service development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide patient‑centred specialist pharmaceutical care in designated clinical areas.
• Participate in consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Deliver patient education on safe and effective use of medications and devices.
• Collaborate with the wider pharmacy and clinical teams to optimise therapy.
• Support audit, service development and the RPS advanced pharmacy curriculum.

Required profile

• Master of Pharmacy degree.
• Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Independent prescribing qualification or commitment to obtain one.
• Post‑registration training in clinical pharmacy (e.g., PRF or 1st year clinical diploma).
• Relevant post‑registration experience in clinical pharmacy.

Required skills

• Independent prescribing.
• Clinical pharmacy practice.
• Therapeutic regimen monitoring to ensure effectiveness and reduce toxicity.

What we offer

• 35 days annual leave including public holidays.
• Generous NHS pension scheme and annual salary progression.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• Access to NHS discounts and a supportive, diverse workplace.