Advanced Clinical Pharmacist– Antimicrobial Stewardship

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated pharmacist to join our antimicrobial stewardship team. This role focuses on optimising antimicrobial prescribing, improving patient outcomes and supporting the Trust's response to antimicrobial resistance through a high‑quality specialist pharmacy service.

The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship services for inpatients, with active involvement in

Job description

Main area pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working) Job ref 410-SUR-8335532

Employer Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town Liverpool Salary £57,528 - £64,750 + EDC (if applicable) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist- Antimicrobial Stewardship

NHS AfC: Band 8a

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.

As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aimto extending access and improve quality.

Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:

• Quality:to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
• Service and Innovation:to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
• Value:to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
• Workforce:to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
• Stakeholders:to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.

Our Mission

"Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day"

Job overview

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in optimising antimicrobial prescribing, improving patient outcomes, and supporting the Trust's response to antimicrobial resistance through the delivery of a high-quality specialist pharmacy service.

The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship services for patients including active involvement in prescribing and optim