Senior Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead Pharmacist

The Methodist Church in Britain

Stanton Hill

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 58,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a senior specialist clinical pharmacist to lead antimicrobial stewardship across the trust's services. The post centres on writing and updating antimicrobial guidelines, auditing prescribing, and tracking antimicrobial use and spend.

It is part-time and senior, with a remit to influence clinical practice and shape how antibiotics are prescribed. Candidates need GPhC registration and a background in hospital pharmacy with specialist

Qualifications

Bachelor-level pharmacy degree (BSc/BPharm/MPharm) and registration with a pharmacist body.
Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent postgraduate training/experience.
Strong knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship and hospital pharmacy practices.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and monitor antimicrobial prescribing practices across the Trust.
Develop and maintain antimicrobial guidelines.
Audit clinical practice against antimicrobial prescribing standards.
Monitor antimicrobial usage and expenditure.
Support safe, rational and cost-effective antimicrobial use.
Influence clinical practice and lead improvements in prescribing.