Job responsibilities
Job title: 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 Job
Description 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.
