Lead Pharmacist - Anti-infectives

NHS; Southall; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dynamic Lead Pharmacist specializing in anti-infectives to enhance patient care and drive antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. This permanent, full-time position offers a unique opportunity to lead within a dedicated team, contributing significantly to healthcare improvements in the treatment of infections.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pharmacy required.
• Significant clinical pharmacy experience in anti-infective treatments.
• Experience of managing a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate anti-infective treatments and initiatives.
• Provide professional leadership for pharmacy staff.
• Educate staff on antimicrobial stewardship.

Skills

Leadership

Antimicrobial stewardship

Clinical pharmacy experience

Education and training

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy

Diploma Pharmacy Practice

Evidence of formal management training

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced pharmacist with a passion for antimicrobial stewardship and infection management? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Lead Pharmacist - Anti-infectives to drive excellence in antimicrobial use, optimise patient care, and contribute to strategic healthcare improvements for the treatment of infections.

The previous postholder has been successfully appointed to the position of Principal Pharmacist - Antimicrobials & HIV, and we now have an opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate within our Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme, working with members of the Department of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship as well as working closely with other multidisciplinary specialists treating infections. As deputy to the Principal Pharmacist - Antimicrobials and HIV, you will play a pivotal role in promoting the antimicrobial stewardship agenda, implementing strategies for appropriate use of anti-infectives and improve patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

• To lead, deliver, develop, manage and evaluate anti-infective treatments and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives alongside the Principal Pharmacist - Antimicrobials & HIV and Consultant Microbiologists in accordance with appropriate Trust and Hospital objectives.
• To support the provision of a safe, efficient and cost-effective use of anti-infective treatments within the Trust.
• To provide professional leadership for, and management of the pharmacy staff working within anti-infective roles.
• To lead on providing a framework for the provision of a safe, effective and appropriate anti-infective treatments alongside the Principal Pharmacist - Antimicrobials & HIV.
• To be responsible for the education and training of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals on anti-infective treatments and antimicrobial stewardship.
• To develop and maintain consistently high-quality pharmaceutical advice on anti-infective treatments and antimicrobial stewardship.
• To lead and be a role model, as a senior pharmacist and for antimicrobial stewardship.
• To lead on the strategic development of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives alongside the Principal Pharmacist - Antimicrobials & HIV and Microbiology Consultants.
• To report on anti-infective prescribing and ensure cost-effective anti-infective usage across the Trust.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£67,950 to £78,028 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8814KS

Job locations

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

Job description Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification Education/ qualifications Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Diploma Pharmacy Practice
• Evidence of formal management training

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Knowledge and experience Essential

• Significant clinical pharmacy experience in anti-infective treatments
• Experience of managing a small team
• Experience of identifying training needs and delivering education and training programmes for all clinical staff groups

Desirable

• Experience of delivering research projects and influencing changes in practice

Skills, abilities and attributes Essential

• Actively seeks to improve the ward and clinical services provided to enhance quality of patient care
• Demonstrate excellent writing skills

Person Specification Education/ qualifications Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Diploma Pharmacy Practice
• Evidence of formal management training

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Knowledge and experience Essential

• Significant clinical pharmacy experience in anti-infective treatments
• Experience of managing a small team
• Experience of identifying training needs and delivering education and training programmes for all clinical staff groups

Desirable

• Experience of delivering research projects and influencing changes in practice

Skills, abilities and attributes Essential

• Actively seeks to improve the ward and clinical services provided to enhance quality of patient care
• Demonstrate excellent writing skills

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)