Job summary
Are you an experienced Clinical Pharmacist with a keen interest in antimicrobials, who can confidently take a leading role in service delivery, and who can be innovative in the development of a forward-thinking service?
If so we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join a "Good"-rated, high-performing acute healthcare provider as a Lead Pharmacist (Antimicrobials).
As part of this role you will be responsible for reporting and managing various work-streams of the Antimicrobial Resistance CQUIN, previous experience of managing projects will be beneficial.You must possess the vision, energy and influencing skills to take forward the Antibiotic Stewardship agenda and ensure delivery of the outcomes patients and clinicians expect. Ideally you will have previous experience in the antimicrobial field and be a non-medical prescriber but this is not essential for an otherwise suitable candidate. The ability to work in close collaboration with senior medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues will be essential.
Main duties of the job
- Developing, managing and monitoring the delivery of safe, high quality Antimicrobial Stewardship that delivers key pharmacy service and national benchmark performance standards throughout the Trust.
- 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 and reducing inappropriate consumption of antimicrobials.
- To support the Consultant Microbiologist and infection control team in developing the Trust wide culture that reduces hospital acquired infection and supports prudent use of antimicrobials.
- Plan and undertake or support others in the Trust to undertake clinical audits, including national CQUIN projects related to antimicrobial use.
- Responsible for ensuring the governance, risk management, financial, safety and operational aspects of Antimicrobial Stewardship at BHFT by providing advice on complex issues to the Pharmacy Senior Team, AMS group and HIPCC to ensure all service obligations are met.
- To represent the Trust in collaborative Antimicrobial Stewardship activities and contribute to developing, planning and the delivery of joint projects for BLMK STP joint working group.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be accountable for the delivery and monitoring of pharmaceutical advice and support at an advanced level in the field of antimicrobial therapy and stewardship. To develop the clinical pharmacy support of infection control, in line with the departments clinical pharmacy standards and objectives, seeking mechanisms to enhance service provision, adopt best practice and implement national guidance
- To attend microbiology ward rounds and difficile ward rounds as required. To clinically review and screen all prescriptions on a daily basis for those antimicrobials or treatment plans requested by Consultant Microbiologist
- To undertake non-medical prescribing activities for patients with infections (where the appropriate qualification is held):-
- To optimise antimicrobial treatment
- To develop scope of practice appropriately in conjunction with the Lead Clinician to meet emerging service needs
- To monitor and provide prescribing and financial data for antimicrobial use within the Trust with appropriate analysis of trends. To actively assist the Trust in identifying and promoting infection control risk minimisation strategies where appropriate.
- To initiate, develop and support clinical risk management activities in antimicrobial use. To collate and report on clinical pharmacist interventions within infection control.
- To support the Consultant Microbiologists in fulfilling their medicines management responsibilities by provision of specialist pharmaceutical input to, and active or lead involvement in, the development of
- Antimicrobial therapy protocols and policies
- formulary reviews and evaluations
- patient group directions
- multidisciplinary team working
To present these policies at directorate meetings and Trust committees for
ratification as appropriate.
- To assist in the ongoing development of rational antimicrobial use in the Trust, by proposing and implementing policy and service developments. To participate as required in clinical and non-clinical audit projects aimed at improving patient care and the effective and efficient delivery of services.
- To support safe patient care by close working with the Hospital@Home and Community Nursing Teams to ensure appropriate safety and governance around home iv antimicrobial therapy
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be accountable for the delivery and monitoring of pharmaceutical advice and support at an advanced level in the field of antimicrobial therapy and stewardship. To develop the clinical pharmacy support of infection control, in line with the departments clinical pharmacy standards and objectives, seeking mechanisms to enhance service provision, adopt best practice and implement national guidance
- To attend microbiology ward rounds and difficile ward rounds as required. To clinically review and screen all prescriptions on a daily basis for those antimicrobials or treatment plans requested by Consultant Microbiologist
- To undertake non-medical prescribing activities for patients with infections (where the appropriate qualification is held):-
- To optimise antimicrobial treatment
- To develop scope of practice appropriately in conjunction with the Lead Clinician to meet emerging service needs
- To monitor and provide prescribing and financial data for antimicrobial use within the Trust with appropriate analysis of trends. To actively assist the Trust in identifying and promoting infection control risk minimisation strategies where appropriate.
- To initiate, develop and support clinical risk management activities in antimicrobial use. To collate and report on clinical pharmacist interventions within infection control.
- To support the Consultant Microbiologists in fulfilling their medicines management responsibilities by provision of specialist pharmaceutical input to, and active or lead involvement in, the development of
- Antimicrobial therapy protocols and policies
- formulary reviews and evaluations
- patient group directions
- multidisciplinary team working
To present these policies at directorate meetings and Trust committees for
ratification as appropriate.
- To assist in the ongoing development of rational antimicrobial use in the Trust, by proposing and implementing policy and service developments. To participate as required in clinical and non-clinical audit projects aimed at improving patient care and the effective and efficient delivery of services.
- To support safe patient care by close working with the Hospital@Home and Community Nursing Teams to ensure appropriate safety and governance around home iv antimicrobial therapy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree
- oGPhC pharmacist registration
- oRelevant senior experience
- oWilling to undertake Independent prescriber course
- oGPhC pharmacist registration
Desirable
- oAccredited Diploma Tutor
- oPost graduate Masters in Pharmacy
- oManagement courses
- oQuality Improvement Training
- oIndependent Pharmacist Prescriber
- oTrain the trainer qualification
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of specialist practitioner practice
- oExperience of influencing members of the multidisciplinary team in delivering patient care.
- oEvidence of managing and delivering a project
- oExperience of clinically supervising and training staff
- oPolicy and service development
Desirable
- oRisk Management
- oPresentation to trust wide meetings
- oExperience of delivering education and training to undergraduates and postgraduates of various healthcare professions
- oExperience of staff line management
- oDemonstrable evidence of undertaking research and audit and using the results to improve patient care.
Knowledge
Essential
- oExpert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines.
- oKnowledge of legislation/guidance relating to medicines usage and prescribing
- oUnderstanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
- oKnowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies
Desirable
- oRecognised as a specialist within the defined speciality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree
- oGPhC pharmacist registration
- oRelevant senior experience
- oWilling to undertake Independent prescriber course
- oGPhC pharmacist registration
Desirable
- oAccredited Diploma Tutor
- oPost graduate Masters in Pharmacy
- oManagement courses
- oQuality Improvement Training
- oIndependent Pharmacist Prescriber
- oTrain the trainer qualification
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of specialist practitioner practice
- oExperience of influencing members of the multidisciplinary team in delivering patient care.
- oEvidence of managing and delivering a project
- oExperience of clinically supervising and training staff
- oPolicy and service development
Desirable
- oRisk Management
- oPresentation to trust wide meetings
- oExperience of delivering education and training to undergraduates and postgraduates of various healthcare professions
- oExperience of staff line management
- oDemonstrable evidence of undertaking research and audit and using the results to improve patient care.
Knowledge
Essential
- oExpert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines.
- oKnowledge of legislation/guidance relating to medicines usage and prescribing
- oUnderstanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
- oKnowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies
Desirable
- oRecognised as a specialist within the defined speciality
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
