Advanced Clinical Pharmacist: Frailty

Overview

OUR VALUES IN ACTION Care and Compassion, Quality and Teamwork, Dignity and Respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility.

Following a comprehensive service review, NHS Borders is investing in our Pharmacy team to recognize the vital role pharmacists play in ensuring safe, effective treatments that deliver value for patients and the wider health system. We are expanding our team with motivated and forward-thinking pharmacists across Bands 6 to 8a in line with the NHS Borders Clinical Strategy.

• Be part of a growing, well-supported pharmacy service with strong organisational backing
• Shape and deliver high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care
• Contribute to safe, cost-effective prescribing and innovative clinical practice
• Work within a friendly, collaborative multidisciplinary environment at Borders General Hospital
• Access excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Options for part-time work and work-from-home requests will be considered and prioritised to enable work-life balance
• Band 6 pharmacists who have not completed their post-registration foundation training would be considered for a band 7 role under Annex 21 guidance (they would become band 7 on completion of this)

We welcome applications from pharmacists at a range of experience levels who are:

• 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

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. Posts available include (but are not limited to):

• Womens and Children (0.6 WTE, Band 8a)
• Frailty (band 7 and
  8)
• Surgical (1 WTE Band
  7)
• Medicine (1 WTE Band 8a)
• Medicine (1 WTE Band
  7)
• Cancer (1 WTE Band
  7)
• Mental Health (1 WTE Band 8a)
• Band 6 rotational pharmacists (2 WTE)

For further information please contact Andy Parker (Associate Director of Pharmacy Acute) or Gillian Elkin (Advanced Clinical Pharmacist).

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata with a corresponding adjustment to the hourly rate so that pay is not affected.

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

To work in the United Kingdom, individuals must demonstrate the relevant permission to work. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work as part of pre-employment checks. Details can be found on  In some cases sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor and the post meets salary requirements.

It is essential that you have the right to work in the UK or that the post is eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.

Please note: We cannot accept late applications, so please ensure your application is submitted early. NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of society.