Clinical Pharmacist: Antimicrobial Stewardship

Job description

Job summary
We are seeking two motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists to join our team, delivering clinical pharmacy services across RRCV, MSSUGGS and the Antimicrobial Pharmacy Service.

The roles available are: RRCV (0.4 WTE)/Antimicrobials (0.6 WTE) and MSSUGGS (0.6 WTE)/Antimicrobials (0.4 WTE).

The post-holder will provide clinical pharmacy input within RRCV/MSSUGGS supporting safe, effective and patient‐centred use of medicines for patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions. The post-holder will also be part of the antimicrobial team focusing on antimicrobial stewardship, contributing to the delivery of high‐quality antimicrobial pharmacy services, supporting appropriate prescribing, infection management and optimisation of antimicrobial use across the Trust. This post offers a unique opportunity to develop skills across both specialist clinical pharmacy practice and antimicrobial stewardship, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‐quality, evidence‐based care. The role is essential to maintaining safe clinical services within both RRCV/MSSUGGS and antimicrobial services.

Main duties of the job
RRCV
Based primarily at GGH, the RRCV team consists of the following specialities: Renal, Respiratory, Cardiology, Clinical Decisions Unit, Vascular and Specialist Surgery.

RRCV (2 days per week on Monday and Tuesday) and the Antimicrobial Pharmacy Service (3 days per week on Wednesday to Friday).

Deliver ward/clinic‐based clinical pharmacy services including medicines reconciliation, clinical review, monitoring and patient counselling.

Provide medicines advice to the multidisciplinary team and contribute to audit, guideline development and medicines governance.

MSSUGGS
This team is based across the LRI, LGH and Glenfield Hospital. This CMG covers the following clinical surgical specialties:

Trauma, Elective Orthopaedics and Ortho‐geriatrics.
Specialist surgery (ENT, Ophthalmology, Maxillofacial, Plastics)
Gastroenterology, HPB, General surgery (Bariatrics and Colorectal)

You will be supported to progress both clinically and professionally, working closely with experienced pharmacists and an engaged multidisciplinary team.

Antimicrobial Pharmacy Service (2 days per week on Monday and Tuesday) and MSSUGGS (3 days per week on Wednesday to Friday).

Antimicrobial
To support delivery of the Trust's antimicrobial stewardship programme, promoting appropriate antimicrobial use.

Provide advice on antimicrobial prescribing and infection management in line with local and national guidance.

Participate in stewardship ward rounds, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Job responsibilities
Our Pharmacy Department is progressive, supportive and nurturing and aims to provide the best patient care possible. Join us and be a part of a workplace that looks to develop you as you progress on your professional and personal journey.

You will utilise your clinical skills and experience by providing clinical pharmacy services to wards and other areas, assisting with the training and development of others and supporting the improvement of the services. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and will help maintain the high standard of services that are already provided. Independent Prescribing is integral to our pharmacists' roles.

Post holder will be expected to contribute towards evening, on‐call, bank holiday and weekend rotas.

Please see the attached Job Description for more information on role requirements.

If you are considering applying for one of our roles we would encourage you to talk to us to discuss how we can support your development and how you can support our services.

Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy.
Post‐graduate certificate in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy practice or evidence of equivalent clinical experience.
Working towards completion of a Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy practice.
Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development.
Registered as an Independent Prescriber or ability to complete training upon appointment.

Desirable
Membership of a professional body e.g. MRPharmS or UKCPA or equivalent specialist group.
Evidence of Practice Research projects undertaken.
Registered Independent Prescriber.
Evidence of leadership training and skills particularly change management.

Experience
Essential
Approaching 2 years (minimum) post‐registration experience in pharmacy practice with relevant clinical experience.

Desirable
Experience of working in hospital.
Experience of teaching/tutoring.
Evidence of achievement in the capacity of clinical/ward pharmacist.
Experience of on‐call/ability to deal with calls out of hours.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.

Communication and relationship skills
Essential
Evidence of communication skills, verbal/written. Good interpersonal and communication.

Desirable
Evidence of management of staff in previous post.
Communication skills at level sufficient to be able to undertake commitment.

Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
Sound current clinical knowledge.

Desirable
Awareness of national issues.
Clinical Governance.

Skills
Essential
Team player.
Evidence of verbal presentations made to professional groups.

Desirable
Previous supervisory/management training.
Knowledge of patients own drug (POD) and selfmedication schemes.

Planning and organisation skills
Essential
Assertive and enthusiastic.
Able to supervise other Pharmacists.

Desirable
Evidence of good time management skills of self and others.

Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
Professional approach.
Outgoing, energetic, committed, dedicated.
Smart appearance.
Demonstrate commitment to the objectives of the Trust/directorate department.

Desirable
Flexibility re hours.
Willing to do more than the minimum.
Willing to deal with calls 'out of hours'.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.

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
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bordesley Green East

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English