Clinical Pharmacist - Frailty

NHS Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist (Band 7) to join their new Frailty Unit. This role involves conducting medication reviews, developing individualised care plans, and educating patients. Candidates should have experience in geriatric care and strong communication skills. This is a permanent position with opportunities for professional growth in a compassionate healthcare setting.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Impactful role in patient care

Qualifications

• A passionate pharmacist with experience in geriatric care or a keen interest in frailty management.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.
• A desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews for frail patients.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to develop individualised care plans.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to enhance patient safety and medication efficacy.
• Educate patients and caregivers about their medications and health conditions.

Skills

Experience in geriatric care

Strong communication skills

Commitment to teamwork

Job description

BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL

PHARMACY DEPARTMENT

Specialist Pharmacist Band 7 - Frailty

PERMANENT 1.86 WTE

An exciting opportunity exists to join our new frailty unit team at NHS Borders.

Are you a dedicated Pharmacist with a passion for improving the lives of older adults? We’re thrilled to announce an opening for a Frailty Pharmacist(s) (B7) in our newly established Frailty Unit at NHS Borders.

In this pivotal role, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team (including the wider Frailty team) to optimise medication management, enhance patient care, and support our commitment to addressing the complexities of frailty in our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews for frail patients.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to develop individualised care plans.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to enhance patient safety and medication efficacy.
• Educate patients and caregivers about their medications and health conditions.

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate pharmacist with experience in geriatric care or a keen interest in frailty management.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.
• A desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative team in our Frailty Unit and Frailty services on the campus.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Contribute to a compassionate healthcare setting that prioritises patient-centred care.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level while making a difference in the community, we want to hear from you!

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

Gillian Elkin, Lead Pharmacist, Department of Medicine for the Elderly
E-mail: [e-mail]

*Please note: For part time posts the salary shown will be pro rata*

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "+regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found here.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

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.