Clinical Pharmacist UK Visa Sponsorship

Health and Care
Uk
February 16, 2026
£42 - £51 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

NHS Borders is proud to uphold core values that guide everything we do: Care and Compassion, Quality and Teamwork, Dignity and Respect, and Openness, Honesty, and Responsibility.

After a thorough review of our services, we’re making a substantial investment in our Pharmacy team. This commitment highlights the essential contribution pharmacists make in delivering safe, effective, and value-driven treatments for patients while supporting the broader healthcare system.

We are excited to grow our team by welcoming enthusiastic, innovative pharmacists at Band 6 to 8a levels. This is a fantastic time to join us as we align and advance our pharmacy services with the latest NHS Borders Clinical Strategy.

Why Choose NHS Borders?

  • Join a thriving, well-resourced pharmacy service backed by strong support from the organisation.
  • Play a key role in providing high-quality, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
  • Help drive safe, efficient prescribing and creative clinical approaches.
  • Collaborate in a welcoming, team-oriented multidisciplinary setting at Borders General Hospital.
  • Benefit from outstanding professional growth and advancement opportunities.
  • Enjoy flexible options, including hybrid working and part-time roles, which we actively support wherever feasible.

Who We are Seeking

We’re open to pharmacists with varying levels of experience who share these qualities:

  • A genuine passion for enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Enthusiasm for contributing to service improvements and fresh ideas.
  • Dedication to evidence-based, value-conscious clinical work.
  • A collaborative spirit in fast-paced healthcare teams.

Whether you’re just starting your pharmacy career or ready to step up to a more senior position, you’ll find a nurturing environment here where you can develop your skills, help shape positive changes, and truly make a difference.

Available Opportunities

We have a range of exciting roles, including (but not limited to):

  • Band 8a Advanced Clinical Pharmacist positions in areas such as Women’s and Children’s Services, Frailty, Mental Health, and Medicine.
  • Band 7 Clinical Pharmacist roles in Surgery, Medicine, and Cancer services.
  • Band 6 Rotational Pharmacist positions.

For more details or an informal chat, feel free to reach out to Andy Parker (Associate Director of Pharmacy Acute) at andy.parker2@nhs.scot or Gillian Elkin (Frailty Clinical Pharmacist) at gillian.elkin@nhs.scot.

Important Update on Working Hours
Starting 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours, with part-time hours adjusted proportionally. To ensure no impact on take-home pay, there will be a matching increase in the hourly rate.

Criminal Records Check Information
Due to recent legislative updates under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, effective from 1 April 2025, certain roles may now require membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme if classified as a “regulated role.” If this applies to your position, your appointment will involve joining the PVG Scheme. Any adjustments to current requirements will be clarified by the hiring manager or recruitment team during the process. For full details on these changes, visit the official Disclosure Scotland page: https://www.disclosure.gov.scot/changes.

Right to Work in the UK
To be employed in the United Kingdom, you must legally demonstrate your permission to work here, which is managed exclusively by UK Visas and Immigration. As part of our pre-employment process, NHS Scotland will verify your right to work in the UK. This can be shown through various means, such as specific visas, EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status, or other approved routes. Learn more about proving your right to work and the available options on the official GOV.UK site: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

For certain positions, if you lack current eligibility to work in the UK, we may (though not always guaranteed) offer sponsorship under a Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa—provided the role meets licensing, salary threshold, and “going rate” requirements. More information on these visa criteria is available here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa (or specifically for health roles: https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa).

Please ensure you’ve confirmed your right to work (or the post’s sponsorship eligibility) before applying—we cannot accept late submissions, so submit early!

NHS Scotland is fully committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across our workforce, while actively working to remove any form of unlawful discrimination. We strive for a team that truly reflects society, where every employee feels valued and empowered to perform at their best. We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

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