Palliative Care Pharmacist
The Rotherham Hospice · Rotherham, S60 2SW
- Salary
- £47810.00 to £54710.00 p.a.
- Location
- Rotherham, S60 2SW
Palliative Care Pharmacist role at The Rotherham Hospice in Rotherham, S60 2SW. Salary: £47810.00 to £54710.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
Clinical Responsibilities
Deliver
expert pharmaceutical care to hospice inpatients, day patients, and community
patients where applicable
Review
and optimise medication regimens for symptom control e.g. pain, nausea,
agitation, breathlessness
Provide
advice on complex prescribing, including syringe drivers and anticipatory
medications
Support
deprescribing and rationalisation of medicines in line with patient goals of
care
Monitor
for adverse drug reactions and interactions, particularly in frail and complex
patients
Participate
in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
Medicines Management
Ensure
the safe, legal, and effective supply of medicines within the hospice
Oversee
controlled drugs management in accordance with UK legislation
Develop
and implement policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures
Support
audit and quality improvement initiatives related to medicines use
Contribute
to formulary development and cost-effective prescribing
Education and Training
Provide
training and education to healthcare professionals on palliative care
pharmacotherapy
Support
the development of junior pharmacists, nurses, and medical staff
Offer
guidance to patients and carers on medication use, including administration and
side effects
Patient and Family Support
Provide
compassionate, patient-centred counselling on medicines
Support
patients and families in understanding treatment options and symptom management
Contribute
to advance care planning discussions where appropriate
Governance and Quality
Participate
in clinical audit, research, and service evaluation
Ensure
compliance with professional standards e.g. GPhC, NICE, local policies
Contribute
to risk management and incident reporting processes
E
prescribing preparation and implementation
Lead
the planning and implementation of e prescribing within the hospice, working
with clinical, IT and external partners.
Contribute
to system design, testing, training and go live planning to ensure safe and
user friendly e prescribing processes.
Develop
and maintain associated policies, procedures and guidance for e prescribing and
medicines administration.
Team
leadership and development
Line
manage and support the Pharmacy Technician, ensuring regular supervision,
appraisal and development.
Promote
a culture of openness, learning and high standards within the pharmacy and Care
Navigation teams.
General
Act
at all times in line with the values and behaviours of Rotherham Hospice.
Ensure
compliance with hospice policies, including health and safety, infection
prevention and control, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and
confidentiality.
Participate
in meetings, training and mandatory updates as required.
Undertake
any other duties commensurate with the role and grade, as agreed with the Head
of Care Navigation.
Job description
Clinical Responsibilities
Deliver
expert pharmaceutical care to hospice inpatients, day patients, and community
patients where applicable
Review
and optimise medication regimens for symptom control e.g. pain, nausea,
agitation, breathlessness
Provide
advice on complex prescribing, including syringe drivers and anticipatory
medications
Support
deprescribing and rationalisation of medicines in line with patient goals of
care
Monitor
for adverse drug reactions and interactions, particularly in frail and complex
patients
Participate
in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
Medicines Management
Ensure
the safe, legal, and effective supply of medicines within the hospice
Oversee
controlled drugs management in accordance with UK legislation
Develop
and implement policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures
Support
audit and quality improvement initiatives related to medicines use
Contribute
to formulary development and cost-effective prescribing
Education and Training
Provide
training and education to healthcare professionals on palliative care
pharmacotherapy
Support
the development of junior pharmacists, nurses, and medical staff
Offer
guidance to patients and carers on medication use, including administration and
side effects
Patient and Family Support
Provide
compassionate, patient-centred counselling on medicines
Support
patients and families in understanding treatment options and symptom management
Contribute
to advance care planning discussions where appropriate
Governance and Quality
Participate
in clinical audit, research, and service evaluation
Ensure
compliance with professional standards e.g. GPhC, NICE, local policies
Contribute
to risk management and incident reporting processes
E
prescribing preparation and implementation
Lead
the planning and implementation of e prescribing within the hospice, working
with clinical, IT and external partners.
Contribute
to system design, testing, training and go live planning to ensure safe and
user friendly e prescribing processes.
Develop
and maintain associated policies, procedures and guidance for e prescribing and
medicines administration.
Team
leadership and development
Line
manage and support the Pharmacy Technician, ensuring regular supervision,
appraisal and development.
Promote
a culture of openness, learning and high standards within the pharmacy and Care
Navigation teams.
General
Act
at all times in line with the values and behaviours of Rotherham Hospice.
Ensure
compliance with hospice policies, including health and safety, infection
prevention and control, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and
confidentiality.
Participate
in meetings, training and mandatory updates as required.
Undertake
any other duties commensurate with the role and grade, as agreed with the Head
of Care Navigation.
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacist role in Rotherham
This is a pharmacist vacancy at The Rotherham Hospice, based in Rotherham. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacist roles in Rotherham, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Rotherham?
The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at The Rotherham Hospice is £47810.00 to £54710.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Rotherham varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Rotherham?
PharmSee is currently tracking 10 active pharmacy vacancies in Rotherham across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Rotherham pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
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