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Email webteam@cps.scotShare Your Experience as a Newly Qualified Independent Prescriber
Newly qualified Pharmacist Independent Prescribers are invited to share their experiences as part of a University of Strathclyde study.
Post Registration & Independent Prescriber Training
Important information on Post Registration Foundation Training and Community Pharmacist Independent Prescriber training opportunities.
Applications for Post Registration Foundation Training for Pharmacists Qualifying in August 2026.
Applications are open until 30 September 2026 for the Post-Registration Programme for Pharmacists (Scotland).
GPhC Advice To Support Newly Qualified Prescribing Pharmacists
New GPhC advice highlights key considerations for newly qualified prescribing pharmacists, employers and managers.
Independent Prescribing (IP) Pharmacist, Bridge of Allan
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist Manager opportunity in Bridge of Allan with Pharmacy First Plus, private services and leadership autonomy.
Second Pharmacist, Dundee
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist role in Dundee with flexible hours, no management responsibilities and opportunities to develop NHS and private services.
Pharmacy Manager – Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, Aberdeen
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist opportunity in Aberdeen, with structured leadership support and opportunities to grow clinical services.
Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) – Stirling
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist role at Capsule Pharmacy, Stirling. Shape services, work clinically and grow with a progressive pharmacy group.
Prescribing Pharmacist Vacancy - Drongan Pharmacy
Prescribing pharmacist role at Drongan Pharmacy, NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Part-time, flexible days, £48–52k pro rata. Apply by 15 May 2026.
Pharmacy Manager / Independent Prescriber - Stevenston
Senior Pharmacy Manager and Independent Prescriber role in Stevenston. Lead a busy community pharmacy with strong clinical focus.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist Role in Hamilton
Join Boots Hamilton as an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist. Shape pharmacy practice with strong team support and great benefits.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist Role in Oban
Join Boots in Oban as an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist. Build your clinical career on Scotland’s west coast with great benefits.
Independent Prescribers Meeting - Thursday 5th February 2026
Community Pharmacy Scotland will host the next Independent Prescribers meeting on Thursday 5th February 2026. If any independent prescribers in Scotland are planning to attend and have any items you would like to add to the agenda please email us.
Reminder for CP IP Trainees: Return Your Form
CP IP trainees on June 25, Sept 25, and Jan 26 courses, return your CPS funding form ASAP. No action needed if already submitted. Contact enquiries@cps.scot.
Community Pharmacy IP Training Reminder
CPS is reviewing budgets and training needs. Complete and return the CP IP Training form by January 5, 2026. Contact enquiries@cps.scot for help.
Part-Time Pharmacist IP, West End - Glasgow
Join Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy West End Glasgow as a Part-Time Pharmacist IP. Flexible hours and clinical focus.
Pharmacy Manager IP, Paisley
Lead a service-led pharmacy in Paisley as a Pharmacist IP Manager. Competitive salary and leadership opportunities.
Full-Time Pharmacist IP, Fife
Join Dears Pharmacy Fife as a Pharmacist IP. Competitive salary and clinical autonomy.
Full-Time Pharmacist Independent Prescriber, Edinburgh
Join Dears Pharmacy Edinburgh as a Full-Time Pharmacist Independent Prescriber. Competitive salary and clinical autonomy.
Information for CPS/NES Funded Employee CP IP Trainees on January 2026 Course
CPS/NES CP IP trainees starting January 2026: Look out for an email with payment and support group details. Complete and return ASAP.
