Deputy Aseptic Accountable and Clinical Pharmacist

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Care and Compassion
• Quality and Teamwork
• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our expanding Aseptic Services team based at Borders General Hospital. Joining at a transformative period this is a pivotal time to become part of our friendly, forward-thinking department as we transition to a brand-new, state-of-the-art cleanroom facility. The New Aseptic Facility will operate under Section 10 exemption and provide vital IV Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT), Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and high risk CIVA service, supplying safe, high-quality aseptic products to adult patients across the site.

You will be joining a dynamic team of dedicated staff and will play a key role in the implementation of new processes, quality improvements, and service developments in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Working alongside the Accountable Pharmacist and Senior Pharmacy Technician, your key roles will be to: assist and supervise the dispensing of IV SACT, TPN and high risk CIVAS items including reviewing prescriptions for clinical appropriateness and undertaking the final check and release of finished products. Supervise and support the foundation pharmacists who rotate through Aseptic. Undertake documentation review, internal and external audit and change management to continually improve the quality of the Aseptic Service.

In this role, you will play a key part in the day-to-day leadership of the aseptic service, ensuring high standards of GMP, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

You will also provide pharmaceutical care to patients within cancer and palliative care.

We Are Looking For

• GPhC-registered Pharmacist
• Completion of post registration foundation training or equivalent experience
• Understanding of GMP, MHRA guidance, and Quality standards
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• A team player with the confidence to lead and the curiosity to learn
• Demonstration of provision of patient-focused pharmaceutical care

We are committed to supporting your career with extensive training, continuous professional development opportunities, and a clear pathway for progression within aseptic services with funding available to complete the PTQA diploma/MSc.

Whether you have experience in aseptic services or looking to take the next step in your career, we will provide the support and mentorship you need to thrive.

The postholder will work closely with specialist pharmacists and local multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the developing role of technicians and pharmacy support staff. You will promote robust medicines governance, patient safety initiatives and future developments such as electronic medicines management. The position will include involvement in weekend and out of hours pharmacy services.

Located in the South East corner of Scotland, the beautiful Scottish Borders region offers excellent schooling and affordable housing, but with large cities still within easy reach if required. To view the delights of the Scottish Borders region, see:

For further information, or to arrange an informal visit please contact the

Pharmacy Administration team on or Andy Parker (Aseptic Accountable Pharmacist) by emailing

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit:
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