Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking a motivated General Practice Pharmacist to join the Pharmacotherapy Service on a bank basis. The role supports high-quality prescribing across primary care, collaborating with GP practices, community pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams.

Flexible working options are welcome, including part-time hours, with opportunities to gain experience in pharmacotherapy, medicines optimisation and service development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with strong medicines management skills.
• Experience in primary care prescribing support or medicines optimisation is desirable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews to optimise patient outcomes.
• Support audit activities and service development in pharmacotherapy.
• Implement prescribing guidance and collaborate with GP practices.
• Work closely with prescribers and pharmacy colleagues to improve safety and economy of prescribing.

Skills

Medicines management

Clinical judgement

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacist degree (MPharm/B Pharm)

Job description

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General Practice Pharmacist (Band 8a) Bank Post

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable pharmacist to join the Pharmacotherapy Service as a General Practice Pharmacist on a bank basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality, evidence-based and cost-effective prescribing across primary care, while working closely with GP practices, community pharmacy colleagues and wider multidisciplinary teams. This bank post offers flexible working and we would welcome applications from those seeking part-time hours or those interested in trying out a pharmacotherapy role. It is an ideal opportunity for pharmacists who would like to gain experience in primary care pharmacotherapy, broaden their clinical practice and develop their skills within a supportive and evolving service. The post holder will support the delivery of the Pharmacotherapy Service, helping to optimise medicines use, improve patient outcomes, reduce medicines-related risk and influence safe, effective and economical prescribing. The role includes medication review, audit, service development, implementation of prescribing guidance and close collaborative working with prescribers and practice teams. You should be an excellent communicator with strong clinical judgement, organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in medicines management, prescribing support or primary care is desirable, and applicants should be keen to contribute to service development and innovation across NHS Borders. This role offers the chance to work across a range of practice settings, gain valuable pharmacotherapy experience and make a real difference to patient care. Flexible and part-time working options are welcomed. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to explore or build on a career in pharmacotherapy. For informal enquiries please contact Cathryn Park () or Mairi Struthers ([e-mail]). Whether you're early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact. 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 Visa and Immigrations 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. 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. 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. 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. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application but your answers must be your own. Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. Use AI wisely: It's fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don't let it write your answers. Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand younot an AI tool.

• 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.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It's fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don't let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand younot an AI tool.