Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist (Maternity cover - F/T 1 year)

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist (Maternity cover - F/T 1 year)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust for a motivated and experienced Pharmacist to join our progressive Clinical Pharmacy Team as the Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist for 1 year maternity cover.

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 (National Antimicrobial Resistance CQUIN).
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.
To provide leadership and oversight for the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to the Sexual Health/HIV Department.
To participate in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to a defined clinical specialty. Provide clinical support as a senior Pharmacist to the dispensary team.

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.

Date posted

28 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-5851779NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

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 adegbayi.ukoha@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Anand Pankhania Senior Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services on 0118 322 7801 or email anand.pankhania@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

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 adegbayi.ukoha@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Anand Pankhania Senior Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services on 0118 322 7801 or email anand.pankhania@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

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 or willing to work towards one

Desirable

Advance Clinical Practitioner
Accredited Diploma Tutor

Experience

Essential

Substantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment
Experience of attending MDTs, clinics
Advanced clinical reasoning and judgement
Interpretation of physiological / biochemistry data and the impact of these on medications

Desirable

Experience of writing protocols
Experience of delivering developmental feedback

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

Critical Analysis skills / appraised
Leadership qualities
Ability to plan and complete tasks / projects

Desirable

Experience of undertaking audit/project work
Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics

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 or willing to work towards one

Desirable

Advance Clinical Practitioner
Accredited Diploma Tutor

Experience

Essential

Substantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment
Experience of attending MDTs, clinics
Advanced clinical reasoning and judgement
Interpretation of physiological / biochemistry data and the impact of these on medications

Desirable

Experience of writing protocols
Experience of delivering developmental feedback

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

Critical Analysis skills / appraised
Leadership qualities
Ability to plan and complete tasks / projects

Desirable

Experience of undertaking audit/project work
Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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