Lead Specialist Pharmacist – Palliative & End of Life Care

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in the UK seeks a dynamic Specialist Pharmacist to lead clinical pharmacy services for Palliative and End of Life Care. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience as a clinical pharmacist, a postgraduate qualification in pharmacy, and a passion for improving patient outcomes at the end of life. This is a rewarding opportunity with responsibilities that include managing operational needs and engaging in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner in Palliative and End of Life Care.
• Experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting.
• Active participation in multidisciplinary health care research and audit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver clinical pharmacy services for Palliative and End of Life Care.
• Manage operational and assurance-monitoring requirements.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to research.

Skills

Clinical reasoning and judgement

Influencing senior staff

Therapeutic communication

Clinical audit

Education

Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or MSc in pharmacy practice

Registered pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Registered with the GPhC as a non-medical prescriber

Job description

A prominent healthcare trust in the UK seeks a dynamic Specialist Pharmacist to lead clinical pharmacy services for Palliative and End of Life Care. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience as a clinical pharmacist, a postgraduate qualification in pharmacy, and a passion for improving patient outcomes at the end of life. This is a rewarding opportunity with responsibilities that include managing operational needs and engaging in quality improvement initiatives.