Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
You need to have a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration in order to be considered for this post.
The NHS GGC AMP Team are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist who is motivated, dynamic and keen to join them at the QEUH to support and deliver the GGC Antimicrobial Stewardship agenda. The post holder will form part of a multidisciplinary team providing an advanced clinical service, managing patients with confirmed or suspected infections, supporting inpatient care and the growing virtual hospital via the Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service.
This role will provide excellent opportunities for personal and professional development including leadership skills and enhanced specialist experience in antimicrobial stewardship.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
1. Queen Elizabeth University
2. The shift pattern for this post is Mondays & Fridays, and flexible working will be considered
3. Participation in weekend, public holiday and on-call rotas is required
4. Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
5. Fixed term or secondment for 1 year
Key responsibilities:
6. Providing clinical antimicrobial advice and promoting antimicrobial stewardship within GGC
7. Contributing to antimicrobial governance
8. Developing, implementing and evaluating antimicrobial guidelines
9. Proactively contributing to antimicrobial ward rounds
10. Providing clinical support to the GGC OPAT service
11. Proactively contributing to meetings e.g. the GGC Antimicrobial Utilisation Committee meetings
12. Developing and delivering junior doctor, pharmacist and nurse teaching on antimicrobials
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
The successful candidate must hold an MPharm degree (or equivalent), be registered with the GPhC and have (or be working towards) an independent prescribing qualification. The QEUH/ GGC AMP team will provide training, support and mentorship.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
13. A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
14. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
15. Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
16. Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
17. Enhanced pay for working public holidays
18. NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
19. Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?