Job summary
Are you a pharmacist ready for a new challenge and committed to enhancing your antimicrobial skills within primary and secondary care settings?
An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, adaptable and highly motivated pharmacist has arisen within the antimicrobial stewardship pharmacy team of Swansea Bay University Heath Board.
The post will be key to supporting the Health Board to deliver against the UK national action plan for combating antimicrobial resistance and achieving reductions in health care acquired infections.
Main duties of the job
Reporting directly to the consultant antimicrobial pharmacist you will work on a day to day basis within a friendly and forward thinking environment in either the primary care medicines management team or hospital pharmacy departments. The role will involve working closely with microbiologists, infection control teams and community / hospital based healthcare professionals, to make demonstrable improvements to antimicrobial prescribing. This will include regular attendance on MDT infection / stewardship ward rounds within the acute hospital sites.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and HCAI issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medicines management issues across primary, acute and domiciliary care settings
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with clinicians and multidisciplinary/multiagency work
Knowledge
Desirable
- Working knowledge of prescribing software (CASPA) and GP in-practice clinical systems
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in relevant primary care or secondary care role
Experience
Desirable
- Development of services across the primary/ acute care interface.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and HCAI issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medicines management issues across primary, acute and domiciliary care settings
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with clinicians and multidisciplinary/multiagency work
Knowledge
Desirable
- Working knowledge of prescribing software (CASPA) and GP in-practice clinical systems
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in relevant primary care or secondary care role
Experience
Desirable
- Development of services across the primary/ acute care interface.
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).
