Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Cancer and Palliative Care
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Borders is expanding its cancer team and seeking a motivated Advanced Clinical Pharmacist. This role involves providing advanced pharmaceutical practice within cancer and palliative care specialities, contributing to service development, and influencing pharmacy practice at a senior level. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team at Borders General Hospital, focusing on patient-centred care and professional development. Comprehensive training and support will be provided, even if previous cancer experience is not essential.
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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:
258055
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
10/09/2026
Job Type:
Other Therapeutic
Location:
Borders General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
27/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
Pharmacy
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Job Advert
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 we are now looking to expand our cancer team at Borders General Hospital with a motivated and forward-thinking pharmacist. This is an exciting moment to join us as we develop and enhance our pharmacy cancer 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 s
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