Advert details:
Salary: Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date: 27/11/2026
Job Type: Other Therapeutic
Location: Health and Social Care Moray
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
Department: Moray Pharmacotherapy

Health and Social Care Moray
Advanced Primary Care Pharmacist (AfC Band 8A)
Cluster Co-ordinator Pharmacist
36 hours per week - Fixed Term for 2 Years
Part time will also be considered.

Health and Social Care Moray is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our well-established Primary Care Pharmacy Team as a Cluster Co-ordinator Pharmacist. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist looking to expand their professional portfolio, develop leadership skills and play a key role in the continued evolution of Pharmacotherapy Services within Primary Care.

As a Cluster Co-ordinator Pharmacist, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to support the delivery and development of Pharmacotherapy services in line with the General Medical Services (GMS) Contract. Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care across Moray.

You will work alongside a skilled team of Primary Care Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers, undertaking a range of Pharmacotherapy activities including:

• Undertaking medication and polypharmacy reviews.
• Supporting safe and effective prescribing.
• Developing and implementing clinical protocols and guidance.
• Identifying and supporting prescribing efficiency initiatives.
• Providing clinical support and professional advice to colleagues and patients.

The successful candidate will also collaborate with fellow Cluster Co-ordinators across Moray to share expertise, drive service improvement and help shape an increasingly integrated and sustainable Pharmacotherapy service. In addition, you will support the Lead Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacy Technician in the training, development and mentorship of pharmacy staff, whilst contributing to the education of pharmacy students and other healthcare professionals.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist seeking career progression, leadership experience and the chance to influence the future direction of Primary Care Pharmacy services within Moray.

Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026
Interviews planned for w/c 7th December 2026

Informal Enquiries or for further information, please contact:
Alistair Boyd-Orr (NHS Grampian) Lead Pharmacist Moray Health and Social Care Partnership Email: alistair.boyd-orr2@nhs.scot

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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