Band 7 Specialist Pharmacist - Palliative Care

Overview

You will be based primarily on the in-patient units at our Selly Park and Erdington hospice sites, working as part of a friendly, experienced and supportive Clinical Pharmacy team. The post focuses on providing specialist clinical pharmacy input to patients with life-limiting illness, with the opportunity to expand your role to include work within our Living Well Centre and community services, depending on service need and individual interest.

• Delivering specialist clinical pharmacy care to hospice in-patients
• Working closely within the multidisciplinary team, providing expert medicines advice to medical, nursing and allied health colleagues
• Supporting the development and delivery of a safe, effective and person-centred medicines management service across both hospice sites
• Contributing to medicines education, governance and service development

• An experienced and supportive palliative care pharmacy team, including specialist pharmacists and technicians
• A hospice that values staff wellbeing, reflection and professional development
• A multidisciplinary environment where pharmacy input is respected and integral to patient care

• Training and mentorship from experienced palliative care pharmacists and the wider MDT
• Regular clinical supervision, peer support and reflective practice
• Strong technician support to enable clinical focus

• A role where your expertise changes lives every day.
• Generous benefits and recognition of NHS/hospice service for pension and leave.
• A culture that celebrates innovation, inclusion, and belonging.
• Independent prescribing is desirable, but not essential
• Previous palliative care experience is welcomed, however pharmacists with relevant transferable skills and a desire to develop in this specialist area are strongly encouraged to apply

We are looking for a pharmacist with a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in palliative and end of life care. You will be adaptable, confident working within a multidisciplinary team, and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We value each person as an individual and are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.