Advanced Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship

NHS; Kettering; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join their Antimicrobial Stewardship team. Responsibilities include delivering clinical pharmacy services, managing staff, and advising medical staff on medicines management. The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Pharmacy, registration with the GPhC, and significant clinical experience. This is a full-time permanent role located in Kettering, offering a competitive salary of £55,690 to £62,682 per annum.

Qualifications

• 3 years post registration UK hospital experience.
• Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas.
• Experience of leading or implementing change.
• Good clinical knowledge of commonly prescribed medicines.
• Good knowledge of NICE guidelines for common conditions.
• Good knowledge of the NHS and current priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical pharmacy services within Antimicrobial Stewardship.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical care and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage allocated staff and ensure effective pharmacy operation.
• Advise medical staff on medicines management issues.
• Support professional development for pharmacy staff.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Delegation

Prioritisation

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate qualification in hospital Pharmacy

Registration with the GPhC

Job description

Job summary

Kettering General NHS Foundation Hospitals are seeking an experienced, motivated and dynamic clinical pharmacist with excellent communication and leadership skills to join our established, friendly clinical pharmacy team.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering clinical pharmacy services as part of the Antimicrobial stewardship team. This role will contribute to the delivery of AMS strategy in all inpatient and outpatient areas.

Main duties of the job

• To lead, deliver, develop and evaluate clinical pharmacy services within Antimicrobial Stewardship.
• To provide expert pharmaceutical care through the promotion of safe, appropriate and clinically effective use of drug therapy; ensures risks within medicine management are identified and managed; ensures compliance with all relevant medicines‑related legislation and policy.
• To manage allocated staff to ensure the effective operation of the day‑to‑day delivery of pharmacy services to the Trust and deputise for the Antimicrobial Lead Pharmacist when needed.
• To ensure the efficient and cost‑effective use of medicines utilising local and national data to drive improvements in efficiencies.
• To advise senior and junior medical staff and nurses on medicines management issues.
• To support the Lead Pharmacist for Professional Development with the development of all staff within the pharmacy department.
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested by the Chief Pharmacist.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Details

Date posted: 19 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 264-7601020-CSS

Job locations

Kettering General Hospitals

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description / Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Patient Specification and Job Description.

• Support the Lead Pharmacist for Antimicrobial Stewardship to manage elements of the pharmacy clinical service.
• Provide cover for Diabetic foot IV OPAT service including two half day out‑patient clinics.
• Provide professional leadership and support for other pharmacy services as needed.
• Liaise with nursing and medical staff, senior clinicians and managers to drive forward improvements within Antimicrobial stewardship.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and enthusiasm for research, audit and education in the clinical area.
• Act as line manager to designated staff within the team, responsible for managing attendance and performance, and identifying staff training needs through individual performance development plans.
• Participate in the provision of the Pharmacy on‑call emergency duty service (2nd on‑call).

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Registration with the GPhC
• Postgraduate qualification in hospital Pharmacy

Desirable

• Registered Independent prescriber
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Member of the RPS Faculty

Knowledge / experience

Essential

• 3 years post registration UK hospital experience
• Clinical experience in a range of ward/clinical areas
• Experience of leading or implementing change
• Good clinical knowledge of commonly prescribed medicines
• Good knowledge of NICE guidelines for common conditions
• Good knowledge of the NHS and current priorities

Desirable

• Prior experience in working in Antimicrobial Stewardship Team

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Time management / Organisation / Delegation / Prioritisation

Disclosures

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

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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).

Employer details

Employer name: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Kettering General Hospitals

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)