Lead Specialist Pharmacist - Microbiology

Job summary

• Lead Pharmacist - Microbiology (8a)

  An exciting opportunity has arisen at Croydon Health Services for a dedicated and organised pharmacist to support the Microbiology Team in leading the Antimicrobial Stewardship agenda at the Trust.

  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. They will co-lead the MDT ward rounds, provide advice to clinical teams on antimicrobial choice and support the Trust by presenting relevant information to the appropriate persons in relation to antimicrobial usage.

  The right person will have a proven track record as a strong communicator 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. However, training and support will be provided where necessary.

  CUH is a dynamic and forward-thinking department which strives for excellence in all that we do. Our vision is to provide a comprehensive and integrated pharmaceutical service to all CHS patients and staff in order to improve patient care and experience and minimise risk as part of the medicines optimisation agenda.

Main duties of the job

• To provide expert leadership and specialist professional advice on antimicrobials
• To be responsible for developing, managing, maintaining and evaluating services to ensure effective antimicrobial stewardship across the Trust. The role involves liaising with clinicians, nursing and other health and social care professionals both in the primary and secondary care setting.
• To make recommendations and support the development of necessary frameworks to ensure the safe management of antimicrobials through related strategy, policy and training within the Trust.
• To supervise Band 6 and 7 pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists working across the Trust, as required.
• To develop and deliver training sessions to registered healthcare professionals and non-registered staff within the Trust.
• To contribute to the patient safety agenda and clinical governance agenda through interventions and optimisations of antimicrobial medication.
• To provide professional advice to the associate Chief Pharmacist for assuring compliance with NHSLA, CQC and other standards relating to antimicrobials.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for