Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist | Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh | Permanent | Full Time | Competitive Salary

Join one of Scotland's leading private hospitals and take the next step in your pharmacy career.

Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh is looking for a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our experienced pharmacy team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge and work alongside leading consultants and multidisciplinary teams in a modern, supportive healthcare environment.

Whether you're already working within a clinical setting or looking to transition into the independent healthcare sector, we can offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing training and support to help you succeed. Hospital experience is welcomed but not essential, as full training and development will be provided for the right candidate.

Spire Murrayfield Hospital is one of Scotland's most respected private hospitals, delivering outstanding care across a wide range of specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology and diagnostic services. With a strong reputation for clinical excellence and patient care, you'll be joining a team that is committed to continuous improvement, innovation and professional development.

Why Join Spire Murrayfield?

This is more than just a pharmacist role. It's an opportunity to build a long-term career within an organisation that genuinely invests in its people. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of clinical specialties, work with highly skilled healthcare professionals and benefit from ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide an exemplary pharmacy service in accordance with current legislation, professional standards and clinical best practice.
• Support the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines throughout the hospital.
• Provide advice and guidance to consultants, clinicians and patients regarding medicines management.
• Participate in medicines optimisation and governance activities.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support exceptional patient outcomes.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate pharmaceutical care to meet individual patient needs.
• Support the development and implementation of pharmacy services across the hospital.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects.

Who We're Looking For

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent qualification.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient-centred approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to apply clinical reasoning and make informed decisions in a healthcare environment.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A desire to develop clinically and expand your knowledge across a variety of specialties.
• Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be provided.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• Life assurance.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Ongoing training, development and funded learning opportunities.
• Access to the 'Spire for You' reward platform, offering discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers.
• Blue Light Card access.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing support and resources.
• Career progression opportunities within one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers.
• At Spire Murrayfield, we're committed to supporting our colleagues through work-life balance, wellbeing initiatives, professional development and career progression.

For further information about this role, or for an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Sarah Whittaker at

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.