Locum Band 8A Antimicrobial Pharmacist Greater Manchester

Pulse Healthcare; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist Antimicrobial to lead initiatives in antimicrobial stewardship, optimize antimicrobial prescribing, and support infection prevention strategies in a busy acute hospital. Candidates must be registered with the GPhC and have extensive experience in NHS settings. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of £35-37 and requires excellent communication and collaboration skills. Join a dynamic team committed to improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in antimicrobial pharmacy within an NHS setting.
• Strong knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist antimicrobial pharmacy services across inpatient areas.
• Lead antimicrobial stewardship programmes and provide expert advice to prescribers.
• Monitor antimicrobial prescribing trends and contribute to infection control strategies.
• Support audits, clinical governance and service development initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to healthcare professionals on antimicrobial best practice.

Skills

LTC Pharmacy

Hospital Experience

Pharmacy Software

Continuous Improvement

Training & Development

Clinical Pharmacy Experience

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Job Title : Specialist Pharmacist Antimicrobial

Banding : Band 8A

Location : Greater Manchester

Start Date : ASAP

Duration : 3 months (with potential extension)

Hourly Rate : 35-37

Working Hours : 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday face‑to‑face

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 8A Antimicrobial Pharmacist Specialist to join a pharmacy team at a hospital in Greater Manchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, optimise antimicrobial prescribing and support infection prevention strategies within a busy acute hospital setting.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective and evidence‑based antimicrobial use.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist antimicrobial pharmacy services across inpatient areas.
• Lead antimicrobial stewardship programmes and provide expert advice to prescribers.
• Monitor antimicrobial prescribing trends and contribute to infection control strategies.
• Support audits, clinical governance and service development initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to healthcare professionals on antimicrobial best practice.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Extensive experience in antimicrobial pharmacy within an NHS setting.
• Strong knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Why Choose Pulse

From the moment you register with Pulse our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

How to Apply

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Key Skills

• LTC Pharmacy
• Hospital Experience
• Pharmacy Software
• Continuous Improvement
• Go
• Infusion Experience
• Pharmacy Residency
• Training & Development
• Order Entry
• Epic
• Clinical Pharmacy Experience
• Compounding Medications

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 35 - 37