Specialist Pharmacist – Hospital at Home
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 18.5
- Hours / week
- 18.5
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Borders is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist to lead and deliver a high-quality, safe and person-centred clinical pharmacy service within the Hospital at Home (H@H) team. You will provide specialist pharmaceutical advice, undertake medication reviews, and practice as an independent prescriber. The role involves collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to improve medicines safety and contribute to service development. This is a varied and rewarding specialist role within an innovative community-facing service.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257080
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
01/09/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Borders General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
18.5
Job posted date:
18/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
Hospital at Home ( Pharmacy )
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Specialist Pharmacist – Hospital at Home
NHS Borders is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist – Hospital at Home to lead and deliver a high-quality, safe and person-centred clinical pharmacy service within our Hospital at Home (H@H) team. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help patients receive hospital-level care in their own home and support safe, effective and cost-effective use of medicines across care settings.
Key responsibilities
· Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice and medicines optimisation for patients supported by the Hospital at Home service.
· Undertake pharmacist-led medication reviews and patient consultations (in person, by telephone and/or by video), including polypharmacy reviews.
· Practise as an independent prescriber (or be willing to undertake prescribing training) to manage a
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