Job overview
Would you like to work in a specialist role as part of an experienced and forward-thinking Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) team at a large tertiary care teaching hospital with over 1,000 beds?
The South Tees Antimicrobial Pharmacy Team are looking to recruit a specialist antimicrobial pharmacist with hospital-based experience, who is motivated, dynamic and keen to learn and develop in this key role within the organisation.
This post will provide a varied experience in antimicrobial stewardship, infection management, education and review of antimicrobial prescribing practice, as well as valuable opportunities for research and professional development.
Experience in antimicrobial stewardship is not essential. Support from the AMS pharmacy team and shadowing/experience opportunities will be provided through close working relationships with infectious disease consultants, consultant microbiologists and the infection control team. There will also be opportunities for professional development and networking at regional and national conferences to facilitate learning and expertise in this specialist area.
Main duties of the job
· To work closely with the full antimicrobial stewardship MDT (AMS Pharmacy Team, ID Consultants, Microbiology, Infection Prevention and Control Team) to provide expert pharmacological advice on all aspects of antimicrobial prescribing, supply, infection management and education.
· Provide expert input into route cause analysis of hospital acquired infection.
· To evaluate antimicrobial prescribing through research and audit, identify shortfalls in good practice and aid the lead AMS pharmacist in providing assurance to relevant Trust groups and committees.
· Become a key stakeholder in the development, review and maintenance of all antimicrobial related policies, guidelines and pathways.
· Explore new and innovative ways of improving antimicrobial stewardship through the use of electronic prescribing and digital solutions.
· Explore opportunities for antimicrobial research and education/training.
· Support clinicians in review of antimicrobial prescribing through reflective learning and peer review.
· To be an active member of the regional Antimicrobial group and share good practice.
· To be a key point of contact for specialist advice and education as a Specialties Clinical Pharmacist within the Clinical Pharmacy team.
· Be an essential point of contact and provide specialist advice/service delivery in antimicrobial management to prescribers, patients and other healthcare staff, ensuring services are delivered to agreed standards.
Working for our organisation
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants
Person specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
1. Analytical and judgemental skills
2. Problem solving skills
3. Computer literate (with ability to use Microsoft Office programs)
Desirable criteria
4. Communication of complex information to patients and colleagues
5. Supervision of staff
Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Masters Degree in Pharmacy
7. Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
8. Relevant postgraduate experience
9. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or working towards)
Desirable criteria
10. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
11. Working towards Independent prescriber qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
12. Previous experience as a hospital pharmacist
13. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
14. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) experience or a good understanding of AMS practice.
15. Participation in research and audit
16. Training of staff
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
17. Enthusiastic
18. Self-motivating
19. Positive, forward-thinking attitude
20. Able to respond and be adaptable to change
Desirable criteria
21. Strategic vision
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
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Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.