General Practice Pharmacist (Bank) – Primary Care Impact

NHS Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Bank post on-site

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Melrose invites applications for a General Practice Pharmacist (Band 8a) on a bank basis, with the option for part-time hours and flexible working. This on-site role supports pharmacotherapy services across primary care, collaborating with GP practices and wider multidisciplinary teams.

The post focuses on optimising medicines use, improving patient outcomes and safe, economical prescribing, with opportunities to gain experience in primary care pharmacotherapy within a supportive

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong clinical judgement and good organisational skills.
• Experience in medicines management or primary care is desirable.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom; sponsorship may be considered for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Pharmacotherapy Service and optimise medicines use.
• Conduct medication reviews and audits; contribute to service development.
• Implement prescribing guidance in collaboration with prescribers.
• Work closely with GP practices and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Strong clinical judgement

Organisational skills

Primary care experience

Education

Pharmacist degree (GPharm/PharmD)

Job description

NHS Scotland in Melrose invites applications for a General Practice Pharmacist (Band 8a) on a bank basis, with the option for part-time hours and flexible working. This on-site role supports pharmacotherapy services across primary care, collaborating with GP practices and wider multidisciplinary teams.

The post focuses on optimising medicines use, improving patient outcomes and safe, economical prescribing, with opportunities to gain experience in primary care pharmacotherapy within a supportive