Advanced Palliative Care Pharmacist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is seeking a pharmacist with expert palliative care knowledge to lead and advise across hospice, inpatient, primary care and community services. You will support safe prescribing, medicines optimisation and governance across care settings, with a focus on person-centred pharmaceutical care.

You will work within the Specialist Palliative Care MDT, providing leadership, education and service development to advance palliative care locally and

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with high level clinical pharmacy qualifications.
• Registration with GPhC and professional society membership.
• Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Professional tutor accreditation or eligibility for such a role.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or progression towards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice and guidance to support safe and effective prescribing for palliative care across East area.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medicines use and influence prescribing in complex symptoms.
• Attend consultant ward rounds, board rounds and MDT meetings providing specialist pharmaceutical expertise for clinical decisions.
• Influence prescribing behaviours through clinical leadership, education, training and specialist advice.
• Lead review, development and implementation of guidelines, policies and protocols in specialist palliative care to promote safe and cost‑effective medicine use.
• Support the education, training and development of pharmacy trainees, pharmacists, technicians and other professionals.
• Contribute to local, regional and national initiatives, quality improvements and service development to improve patient outcomes.
• Act as a specialist source of advice on palliative care medicines for healthcare professionals, patients and carers.

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications

Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty

Accredited or eligible to be accredited as a Higher Education Institute Clinical Pharmacy diploma/MSc tutor

Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Are you a pharmacist with expert knowledge in palliative care and a passion for improving patient care?

You will work alongside the Specialist Palliative Care Multidisciplinary Team to provide expert pharmaceutical advice and guidance to the local hospice, inpatient services, primary care and community services.

We are seeking a forward thinking dynamic pharmacist with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to advancing palliative care services across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

Using advanced clinical knowledge and prescribing skills, you will support the delivery of safe and effective prescribing in palliative care, ensuring patients receive high-quality, person-centred pharmaceutical care.

You will provide professional leadership in palliative care medicines, supporting medicines optimisation, service development and quality improvement across the care sectors.

The role also includes supporting medicines governance within GP Out of Hours services and undertaking dispensary sessions as part of the wider Pharmacy Team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Provide expert pharmaceutical advice and guidance to support the delivery of safe and effective prescribing for palliative care patients across East area.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medicines use, influence prescribing practice and support the management of complex symptoms.

Attend consultant ward rounds, board rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings, providing specialist pharmaceutical expertise to support clinical decision‑making.

Influence prescribing behaviours through clinical leadership, education, training and the provision of specialist advice.

Lead on the review, development and implementation of clinical guidelines, policies and protocols within specialist palliative care to promote the safe, clinically effective and cost‑effective use of medicines.

Support the education, training and professional development of pharmacy trainees, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals.

Contribute to local, regional and national initiatives, quality improvement projects and service developments to improve patient outcomes and advance palliative care services.

Act as a specialist source of advice on palliative care medicines for healthcare professionals, patients and carers.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Located in North Wales, close to Chester, and Snowdonia, few areas of the UK offer as many opportunities for you to enjoy your free time.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty
• Accredited or eligible to be accredited as a Higher Education Institute Clinical Pharmacy diploma/MSc tutor
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy
• Experience in relevant clinical area
• Leadership and management experience

Aptitude and Abilities

• Demonstrate ability to influence and negotiate within a multidisciplinary team setting
• Evidence of implementation of change
• Good communicator, motivated, able to lead and work as part of a team
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and delegate
• Development of protocols and procedures
• Evidence of successful management of people
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Evidence of supervising or mentoring pharmacy staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Deputy Head of Pharmacy, Primary Care & Community

£58,379 to £65,723 a yearper annum, pro rata