Overview
We are currently seeking a Principal Pharmacist for Infection Management to join our dedicated pharmacy team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced pharmacist to play a pivotal role in managing infection control strategies and delivering expert pharmaceutical care within the Trust.
The Principal Pharmacist for Infection Management will lead and develop infection management services within the Trust, providing expert advice and guidance to multidisciplinary teams on the appropriate use of antimicrobials. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines across the Trust, supporting infection prevention and control initiatives, and ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines.
You will be a vital leader within the pharmacy service in our Trust and the principal pharmacist for Infection management.
Join a team of highly skilled professionals in a fast-paced and varied environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop infection management services within the Trust with expert advice on antimicrobial use.
* Ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines across the Trust; support infection prevention and control initiatives.
* Contribute to clinical governance, education and training, audit, and research initiatives to improve patient safety and outcomes.
* Provide expert clinical and service information to support departmental operational service development and strategic planning.
* Take professional responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to the designated (CBU) / Specialty area and associated clinical areas and wards to meet their goals.
* Act as line manager as shown in the organisational structure chart.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Work to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum.
* Demonstrated leadership in infection management and experience in advising multidisciplinary teams.
* Commitment to clinical governance, education, training, audit, and research initiatives.
Diversity, Inclusion and Benefits
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
For more information on benefits, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.
Application and Closing
If you are interested in this position please read the full job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
Closing date: This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025.
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