Job summary

Specialist Antimicrobial Pharmacist

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust for a motivated and experienced Specialist Pharmacist to join our progressive Clinical Pharmacy Team as a Specialist Antimicrobial Pharmacist .

The post holder will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary antimicrobial team, working closely with the consultant microbiologists to deliver the antimicrobial stewardship strategy across the Trust.

In addition to excellent communication and leadership skills you will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and have previous experience of working within a clinical environment and will have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or have equivalent relevant clinical experience). Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork and project management is beneficial as is experience of financial analysis, commissioning and risk management. Training and support will be given and a commitment to continuing professional development is essential.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the multidisciplinary antimicrobial stewardship team within the Trust to deliver the antimicrobial stewardship strategy To help reduce development of resistance by promoting stewardship ideals and reducing inappropriate consumption of antimicrobials To support the consultant microbiologists and infection control team in developing a Trust-wide culture that reduces hospital acquired infection and supports prudent use of antimicrobials. To plan and undertake or support others in the trust to undertake clinical audit relating to antimicrobial use, deliver and undertake training relating to use of antimicrobials. Provide Trust-wide extensive specialist support in an appropriate defined clinical area of care relevant to the care group. This will include developing collaborative partnerships across organisational boundaries. To participate in various consultant ward rounds within specialties identified as key areas that require antibiotics review.

About us

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good'with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical services team to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is"Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We areAspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We areResourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We areExcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us?You will also have countless opportunities to further enhance your own development either through the independent prescribing course, advance practitioner course or leadership forums.

If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you'll feel at home at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the job role, please refer to the job description attached,

For further details / informal visits contact:

Ade Ukoha - Clinical Services Manager: Tel or email

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent (from an accredited University registered with GPhC) Current registered practising Member of GPhC Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, MSc or other Clinical Postgraduate qualification Independent Prescriber qualification or willing to work towards one

Desirable

Independent prescriber qualification Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification

Experience

Essential

Substantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment Substantial Clinical pharmacy experience at ward level. Extensive Multidisciplinary team work Special interest in Antimicrobial Stewardship dications

Desirable

Previous experience in an antimicrobial stewardship role Evidence of project management and delivery of outcomes from managing change

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

Excellent communication/presentation skills - both verbal and written Leadership qualities Ability to plan and complete tasks / projects

Desirable

Experience of undertaking audit/project work Demonstrates initiative and self motivation