Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Antimicrobial Stewardship
The closing date is 05 May 2026.
We are looking for an experienced, registered Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacists in antimicrobial stewardship activities across the sites, including ward rounds, audits and sharing reports. You will ensure delivery of agreed AMS strategies and action plans, implement risk reduction strategies and support education and awareness campaigns.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for supporting antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) activities, including participation in ward rounds, audits, and sharing reports. The role involves supervising and mentoring pharmacy technicians, ensuring delivery of agreed AMS strategies and action plans, and acting as a role model in AMS practice.
Key duties include managing antimicrobial stock and supply in line with local guidance and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote best practice. You will also assist in the implementation of risk reduction strategies, support education and AMS awareness campaigns, provide patient counselling on antimicrobial therapies as needed, and contribute to quality improvement projects.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining AMS competency frameworks, developing standard operating procedures, and collecting data for clinical audits and performance monitoring to enhance antimicrobial use and patient safety across the Trust.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services
* ACT Qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
* Must be registered with the GPHC
* Experience of Medicines Optimisation
* Relevant experience of working in a Pharmacy Environment
* Organising and supporting ward top up services
Compensation
£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pro rata).
Equal Opportunities Statement
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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