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
1. To work as part of the multidisciplinary antimicrobial stewardship team within the Trust to deliver the antimicrobial stewardship strategy
2. To help reduce development of resistance by promoting stewardship ideals and reducing inappropriate consumption of antimicrobials
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 are C ompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are A spirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are R esourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are E xcellent 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 0118 322 6970 or email
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
7. Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent (from an accredited University registered with GPhC)
8. Current registered practising Member of GPhC
9. Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, MSc or other Clinical Postgraduate qualification
10. Independent Prescriber qualification or willing to work towards one
Desirable
11. Independent prescriber qualification
12. Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification
Experience
Essential
13. Substantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment
14. Substantial Clinical pharmacy experience at ward level.
15. Extensive Multidisciplinary team work
16. Special interest in Antimicrobial Stewardship dications
Desirable
17. Previous experience in an antimicrobial stewardship role
18. Evidence of project management and delivery of outcomes from managing change
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
19. Excellent communication/presentation skills - both verbal and written
20. Leadership qualities
21. Ability to plan and complete tasks / projects
Desirable
22. Experience of undertaking audit/project work
23. Demonstrates initiative and self motivation