Clinical Pharmacist

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacists to join their team at Borders General Hospital. The role offers training in various clinical services and encourages continuous professional development. Candidates will provide pharmaceutical care across multiple specialties and support foundation pharmacists, contributing to a diverse healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical services and dispensary.
• Ability to support NHS foundation pharmacists.
• Willingness to undertake independent prescribing or postgraduate studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care to diverse patient groups.
• Support NHS foundation pharmacists during placements.
• Participate in on-call and weekend working rota.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Continuous professional development

Teamwork

Education

Post Registration Foundation Training

Job description

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Our Values in Action: Care and Compassion, Quality and Teamwork, Dignity and Respect, Openness, Honesty and Responsibility.

We are recruiting forward-thinking clinical pharmacists to join our clinical pharmacy team based at Borders General Hospital, providing services throughout NHS Borders.

You will receive training and experience in various clinical services, dispensary, and aseptic services tailored to your personal development needs.

Our friendly and experienced teams will support you in providing pharmaceutical care to diverse patient groups, including Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Care of the Elderly, Cardiology, Stroke, Cancer Care, Palliative Care, Mental Health, and Intensive Care.

You will be encouraged to undertake continuous professional development, including Post Registration Foundation Training, independent prescribing, or other postgraduate studies, depending on your experience and needs.

You will support NHS foundation pharmacists, both BGH-based and community-based, during their hospital sector placements.

This role involves being part of the on-call and weekend working rota.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Kirsten Thomson, Lead Clinical Pharmacist (01896 827715)

Please note: We cannot accept late applications, so please submit early.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the role is classified as a "regulated role," your appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any updates to these requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, please visit the NHS Scotland website.

We are committed to equality and diversity and encourage applications from all sections of society.