Job reference: 258440
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 10/11/2026
Job Type: Other Therapeutic
Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 27/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
Department: Pharmacy

Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist
We are looking for ambitious and motivated pharmacist to join our current team of Band 6 rotational pharmacists. You will be based within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and rotations may involve the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, The Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and Woodend Hospital (all in Aberdeen city).

It is a very exciting period for NHS Grampian as we have two major developments the ANCHOR Centre (Cancer) and the Baird Family Hospital (which will replace the current maternity hospital), are currently in construction and both due to open 2026/27. In addition we are expanding our frailty service which has funded this post and this will provide opportunities for staff to work in the growing frailty team creating additional opportunity for role development.

You will participate in our established rotation laying a foundation of knowledge and experience in a range of pharmacy disciplines, including medicine, oncology, surgery, paediatrics, aseptic dispensing, medicines information, dispensary, radiopharmacy and quality assurance. Training and support will be provided and centred around the post registration foundation framework which is an expectation of the role. You will also provide training and support to more junior colleagues and pharmacy students.

This role includes a commitment to joining our on call rota. Training for on call duties will commence after an initial settling in period.

Informal enquiries about this post should be directed Kim Cruttenden (Principal Pharmacist) via gram.pharmacyari@nhs.scot

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.

Additional Information for Candidates
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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

How to apply
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. Do NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

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About NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Supporting Documents
JDPS 258440 Band 6 Pharmacist (Rotational) (PDF)