# Lead Clinical Pharmacist Acute > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Borders. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-clinical-pharmacist-acute/8fa47b80-5a1e-4e66-b4e2-6db2a9b8d7ec - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-clinical-pharmacist-acute/8fa47b80-5a1e-4e66-b4e2-6db2a9b8d7ec.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Borders - **Location:** Borders General Hospital campus - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacist - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £76,888 - £82,251 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T12:57:22.958Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=273402 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=273402 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 262988 - Salary: Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251) - Job closing date: 04/11/2026 - Job Type: Other Therapeutic - Location: Borders General Hospital - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 36 - Job posted date: 21/10/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Borders - Department: Pharmacy ### OUR VALUES IN ACTION ### • Compassion • Kindness • Integrity • Teamwork • Excellence At NHS Borders we are making a significant investment in our Pharmacy team. As a result of service investment and workforce expansion in our clinical pharmacy team at Borders General Hospital we have an opportunity for a motivated and forward‑thinking clinical service lead pharmacist. This is an exciting moment to join us as we develop and enhance our clinical pharmacy services. Do you want to make a meaningful impact by working within the cancer team providing advance pharmaceutical practice? If you are an experienced pharmacist with a passion for service development and a track record of delivering results, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference in NHS Borders and work with SCAN colleagues across the East Region. Why Join Us? - Be part of a growing, well‑supported pharmacy service with strong organisational backing. - Shape and deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred pharmaceutical care. - Develop and utilise your prescribing skills. - Contribute to safe, cost‑effective prescribing and innovative clinical practice. - Work within a friendly, collaborative multidisciplinary environment at Borders General Hospital. Who we are looking for a Pharmacist with experience are you: - Passionate about improving patient outcomes. - Eager to contribute to service development and innovation. - Committed to evidence‑based, cost‑effective clinical practice. - Ready to work collaboratively within a dynamic healthcare team. - Looking for opportunity to influence change and make a real difference to patient care. NHS Borders provides an environment, where innovation and service development are encouraged. You will be responsible for leading, developing, delivering and evaluating clinical services including Acute Medicine & ED, Frailty, DME and Surgical specialties at the Borders General Hospital. You will also be responsible for supporting the Associate Director of Acute Services in managing the pharmacy service deputising for them and representing them at Hospital, Regional and National meetings when necessary. You will provide expert clinical advice to staff and patients, act as a role model and clinical expert in a defined pharmacy field and responsible for training the multi-disciplinary teams in these areas. Provide effective clinical governance to manage risk and embed clinical audit practices to improve safety and quality of services provided. Responsible for developing initiatives and guidelines to ensure safe and cost-effective use of medicines through personal practice and the mentoring of other staff. You will be supported by Band 8 lead pharmacists and rotational Band 6 Pharmacists who will provide the day-to-day delivery of the pharmacy service. About you: We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care. Essential Qualifications and Competencies - A Master of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent). - Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). - An Independent Prescribing Qualification. - Candidates who have not completed a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy must demonstrate substantial progress across the four pillars of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum through: - Engagement with the RPS Core Advanced Curriculum. - Active participation in a community of practice/peer network. For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Andy Parker, Associate Director of Pharmacy: Acute and Specialist Services, on andy.parker2@nhs.scot or on 01896 827708 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 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 licenced 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*** 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. 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