Rotational Pharmacist – Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

About the role

The NHS Grampian team is seeking ambitious pharmacists to join a Band 6 rotational programme based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The role offers exposure to a wide range of pharmacy disciplines across several hospitals in Aberdeen, supporting the development of a comprehensive clinical skill set.

Key responsibilities

• Rotate through medicine, cancer, surgery, paediatrics, aseptic dispensing, medicines information, dispensary, radiopharmacy and quality assurance departments.
• Participate in the on‑call rota after an initial settling‑in period, with training provided.
• Contribute to the delivery of pharmacy services in newly built facilities such as the ANCHOR Centre and the Baird Family Hospital.
• Engage in post‑registration foundation training and continuous professional development.

Required profile

• Qualified pharmacist or foundation pharmacist in training due to qualify July/August 2026.
• Motivated, ambitious and willing to work within an on‑call schedule.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Aberdeen.

Required skills

• Aseptic dispensing
• Radiopharmacy
• Quality assurance
• Medicines information

What we offer

• Structured rotation covering multiple pharmacy specialties.
• Training aligned with the post‑registration foundation framework.
• Opportunity to work in state‑of‑the‑art facilities opening in 2026/27.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team within NHS Scotland.