General Practice Pharmacist
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Flexible working
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a bank post for an enthusiastic and motivated General Practice Pharmacist to join the Pharmacotherapy Service. The role involves optimising medicines use, improving patient outcomes, and reducing medicines-related risk across primary care. You will work closely with GP practices and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to service development and implementing prescribing guidance. Flexible and part-time working options are available.
Useful to know
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:
257178
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
02/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
NHS Borders Various Sites
Employment type:
Staff Bank
Hours Per Week:
Bank
Job posted date:
19/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
Pharmacy
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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.
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