Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist – Lead & Prescriber

Royal Papworth Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic pharmacist to join our antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) team and lead the delivery of a high-quality AMS programme, aligning with Trust priorities and improving antimicrobial use.

The role offers flexibility, opportunities for training and development, and collaboration with a small multidisciplinary AMS team across clinical directorates; based on Cambridge Biomedical Campus with good rail links.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered, practising Pharmacist.
• Master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent).
• Higher degree/diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.
• Independent Prescriber (training will be offered if required).
• Evidence of Continued Professional development.
• Desirable: Management/leadership qualification.
• Desirable: Faculty membership of Royal College of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert pharmaceutical advice, including antimicrobial stewardship across clinical areas.
• Deliver AMS objectives: optimise prescribing and remove inappropriate penicillin allergy labels.
• Conduct audits/service evaluations for AMS Team.
• Deliver training programmes and audit feedback for prescribers, pharmacists and nursing staff.
• Participate in the AMS Team journal club.
• Deputise to the Lead Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist and contribute to Trust activities.
• Contribute to patient anti-infective treatment via ward rounds.
• Liaise with pharmacy staff and mentor to deliver antimicrobial priorities.
• Prescribe medicines for agreed patients within your competence and local policies.

Education

Master's degree in pharmacy (or equivalent)

Higher degree/diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Independent Prescriber

Job description

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic pharmacist to join our antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) team and lead the delivery of a high-quality AMS programme, aligning with Trust priorities and improving antimicrobial use.

The role offers flexibility, opportunities for training and development, and collaboration with a small multidisciplinary AMS team across clinical directorates; based on Cambridge Biomedical Campus with good rail links.