Advanced Palliative Care Pharmacist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is seeking a pharmacist with expert knowledge in palliative care to provide specialist pharmaceutical advice across hospice, inpatient, and community services.

Using advanced clinical prescribing skills, you will lead medicines optimisation, contribute to guidelines, and support medicines governance within GP Out Of Hours and the wider Pharmacy Team.

Qualifications

• MPharm degree or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Postgraduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications.
• Desirable: Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & registration with the Faculty.
• Desirable: Accredited as Higher Education Institute Clinical Pharmacy diploma/MSc tutor.
• Desirable: Leadership/management qualification.
• Desirable: Non-medical prescribing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to support safe and effective prescribing for palliative care patients across East area.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medicines use and influence prescribing.
• 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 on development and implementation of clinical guidelines, policies and protocols for palliative care to promote safe and cost-effective medicines use.
• Support education, training and professional development of pharmacy staff and colleagues.
• Contribute to local and regional quality improvement initiatives and service developments to improve patient outcomes.
• Act as a specialist source of advice on palliative care medicines for healthcare professionals, patients and carers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Influencing

Change management

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent

GPhC registration

MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

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.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications And/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience and/or qualifications

Desirable criteria

• 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
• Training qualification Leadership and/or management qualification
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (or working towards)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience working in the managed sector and/or community pharmacy

Desirable criteria

• Experience in relevant clinical area
• Leadership and management experience

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good verbal/written communication skills
• 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

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of successful management of people
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Evidence of supervising or mentoring pharmacy staff