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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Pharmacist to provide strategic and clinical leadership to a Realistic Medicine Pharmacy Team within NHS Borders.
This role will lead the delivery and development of high‑quality, person‑centred pharmaceutical care, with a strong focus on polypharmacy reviews, care home medication reviews, and medicines management assessments across primary and community care settings.
The Role
As Lead Pharmacist, You Will
* Provide clinical and professional leadership to a pharmacy team delivering Realistic Medicine‑led polypharmacy reviews
* Lead and oversee medication reviews for patients with complex needs, frailty, or multimorbidity
* Drive the delivery of care home medication reviews, working collaboratively with GP practices, care home staff and wider health and social care professionals
* Lead medicines management assessments, ensuring safe, effective and person‑centred use of medicines
* Embed Realistic Medicine principles, supporting shared decision‑making and personalised care planning
* Contribute to service transformation, quality improvement and implementation of national polypharmacy guidance
* Ensure clinical governance, prescribing quality and risk management across services
* Support education, supervision and professional development of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support staff
* Use data and audit to demonstrate impact, outcomes and continuous improvement
You Will Bring
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Experience in polypharmacy reviews and working as an independent prescriber
* Experience of working across organisational boundaries in multidisciplinary teams
* Excellent communication skills and commitment to person‑centred care
* Knowledge of NHS Scotland polypharmacy guidance and Realistic Medicine principles
* Experience in service development, quality improvement or strategic planning would be desirable
Why Join Us?
* The opportunity to shape and lead the Realistic Medicine pharmacy service
* Direct impact on patient outcomes, safety and experience
* Strong links with primary care, IJB and multidisciplinary teams
* Access to leadership development
* Supportive and progressive working environment
For an informal discussion or further information please contact
Cathryn Park, Associate Director of Pharmacy, Primary Care
cathryn.park@nhs.scot
As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be 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", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Please note: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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