Job Description

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Hospice Pharmacist (Consultant/Advisor) Reports to: Head of Care Hours: Approximately 25 hours per quarter with some flexibility Salary: 26 per hour Location: Beaumond House Hospice Care, Newark Beaumond House Through the doors of Beaumond House you will find a lively and vibrant space, filled with life and laughter. Our staff, volunteers and patients alike bring hope and happiness together in a home from home'. Patients are at the centre of all that we do. We therefore expect all those who come to join our team (in whatever capacity) to ensure that dignity, safety and confidentiality of all patients is respected at all times and that all patients receive the highest possible standard of physical, psychological and spiritual care.



Role Purpose To provide expert pharmaceutical support to the hospice's nurse-led services, ensuring safe, effective, and legally compliant medication management for patients across the inpatient unit, Hospice at Home, and Day Therapy services. Key Responsibilities 1. Medication Management Support: Provide guidance on safe prescribing, administration, and storage of medications within the hospice. Support the implementation of best practices in medicines management in line with national guidance and regulatory requirements.

2. Clinical Governance & Compliance:

Conduct regular medication audits to ensure compliance with policies and relevant healthcare regulations. Provide recommendations on the safe handling, storage, and disposal of medicines, including controlled drugs where applicable. Ensure all policies related to medication management are up to date and reflect current best practices.



Support medication incident investigations and oversight of any actions/learning. 3. Education & Training: Deliver training sessions to nursing staff and healthcare assistants on medication management, administration, and any updates in prescribing guidelines. Offer guidance on key palliative care medication topics, including symptom management and drug interactions.

4. Advice & Liaison:

Act as a point of contact for medication-related queries from hospice staff. Liaise with local GPs, community pharmacies, and specialist palliative care teams to support seamless medication provision. Support hospice staff in understanding and addressing medication-related issues that arise in patient care.

5. Stock & Supply Support:

Advise on the management of stock medication (paracetamol and adrenaline) and make recommendations for any additional essential stock items. Work with local pharmacies to facilitate timely access to prescribed medications for patients. General Duties Work collaboratively and cooperatively with your Beaumond House colleagues Respect confidentiality applying to all areas of Beaumond House Abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act Work within Beaumond House policies and procedures Participate in and contribute to team meetings Always behave in a professional manner, reflecting and maintaining Beaumond House values Skills, Experience and Attributes Essential requirements Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC).



Experience in palliative care, hospice, or community pharmacy settings. Strong understanding of medication management in a nurse-led environment. Ability to deliver training and provide expert guidance to healthcare professionals. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.



Desirable requirements Prior experience supporting hospices or care homes. Understanding of transcribing procedures and community-based prescribing. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures in medication governance. Commitment & Engagement: The pharmacist role can be structured as a formal agreement with defined hours of support, or on a consultancy basis, ensuring compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements.



The exact arrangement will be discussed based on the hospice's needs and available resources. What we ask of you That you act in a manner at all times which supports the Vision and Values of Beaumond House That you have a positive and proactive approach That you are confident and trustworthy Please note All roles are subject to receipt of satisfactory references. Roles may be subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks. This is intended as a guide only and is not an exhaustive list of duties.



It is subject to periodic review with the post holder Our Vision is to achieve Outstanding Hospice Care, enabling our local communities to live well and die well Our Values (Guiding Beliefs) are: PATIENT CENTRED, WE GO THE EXTRA MILE -Every life matters and every moment matters - patients and their families and friends are at the centre of everything we do. VALUE & SUPPORT OUR PEOPLE All of our people are important and highly valued, and we support and develop them to be at their best. OPENNESS & HONESTY, CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT-We provide a safe environment in which feelings may be openly expressed and acknowledged with sensitivity and honesty. COLLABORATION- We provide a unique and special range of services, in collaboration with our partners in the End of Life Together Alliance.



EFFICIENCY, CARING, PROFESSIONAL - We provide good stewardship of our resources and operate in a professional, caring, and efficient way.