Advanced Palliative Care Pharmacist

NHS; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS in Wales is recruiting an experienced pharmacist to join the palliative care team at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wrexham Maelor Hospital. You will provide expert pharmaceutical guidance for safe prescribing in palliative care across hospital and community services.

The role requires MPharm, GPhC registration, and postgraduate qualifications, with leadership responsibilities and the potential for non-medical prescribing.

Qualifications

• 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)
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary) Job ref 050-PST154-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Wrexham Maelor Hospital Town Wrexham Salary £58,379 - £65,723 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Person specification

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

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Ffion Hughes Job title Deputy Head of Pharmacy, Primary Care & Community Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03000 857 596 Additional information Ffion Hughes Deputy Head of Pharmacy, Primary Care & Community [e-mail]