Job reference: 258795
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 26/10/2026
Job Type: Other Therapeutic
Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 12/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
Department: pharmacy ARI

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36 hours per week, Pharmacy Department, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist, Fixed term 12 months

We are looking for ambitious and motivated pharmacist(s) 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 in 2026/27. Pharmacy will be a core part of the service and workforce within these purpose built facilities.

You will participate in our established rotation laying a foundation of knowledge and experience in a range of pharmacy disciplines, including medicine, surgery, aseptic dispensing and dispensary. Training and support will be provided and support given if candidate is on the post registration foundation pharmacist curriculum.

Informal enquiries about this post should be directed to 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.

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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.

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