NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role Are you ready for a truly unique career opportunity? We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking pharmacist to join our vibrant and highly skilled Neuro‑pharmacy team within the renowned Institute of Neurological Sciences (INS) at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow.
This is a rare chance to step into a cutting‑edge regional service delivering specialist care across neurology, neurosurgery, neuro‑critical care, oral & maxillofacial surgery, and spinal injuries. In this role, you will deliver a highly specialist, patient‑centred clinical pharmacy service that is both safe and effective, covering over 200 inpatient beds in addition to providing specialist pharmacist input at outpatient clinics.
We’re looking for someone who brings confidence, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset to a busy and highly specialist environment. Exceptional communication and leadership skills are essential. Candidate should have relevant post registration clinical experience and should have completed their independent prescribing qualification.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Monday to Friday, on‑call, weekend, extended hours and public holiday rotas as required
Permanent , full‑time
Key Responsibilities Deliver specialist pharmaceutical care to patients within designated clinical specialties and multidisciplinary teams




Provide expert advice to healthcare professionals, patients and carers on the protected and effective use of medicines
Identify, assess and help manage risks associated with prescribing, administration and use of medicines
Participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings and discharge planning to optimise patient outcomes
Support the education, supervision and development of pharmacy staff, trainees and other healthcare professionals
Contribute to clinical audit, research, quality improvement initiatives and service development projects
Promote safe, evidence‑based and cost‑effective prescribing in line with local and national guidance
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Demonstrable post‑registration experience as a pharmacist delivering clinical pharmacy services
Robust knowledge of medicines legislation, clinical pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical care principles
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence and advise healthcare professionals
Ability to analyse complex clinical information, manage risk and make sound professional judgements
Strong organisational, numeracy and IT skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work effectively within a busy healthcare environment




What We Offer We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
Enhanced pay for working public holidays
NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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