Senior Clinical Pharmacist Antimicrobial

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Woodside; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a pharmacist with a passion for antimicrobial stewardship to improve patient outcomes and reduce antimicrobial resistance. You will work with microbiology, infection prevention, pharmacy, medical and nursing colleagues to develop innovative antimicrobial strategies and services that make a real difference across our organisation.

You will contribute to education, audit and research activities, with opportunities for independent

Qualifications

• Expert advice on the safe, effective and evidence-based use of antimicrobials across the Trust.
• Ability to influence clinical practice and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Engagement with education, audits and research activities within antimicrobial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Lead antimicrobial stewardship activities and MDT discussions across hospital sites.
• Develop and deliver antimicrobial guidelines, audits and education for clinical teams.
• Support governance, service development and staff training within antimicrobial stewardship.

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist with a passion for antimicrobial stewardship to play a key role in improving patient outcomes, reducing antimicrobial resistance, and supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care across our organisation. Working closely with microbiology, infection prevention and control, pharmacy, medical and nursing colleagues, you will contribute to the development and delivery of innovative antimicrobial strategies and services that make a real difference to patients.

As part of our ambitious and well-established team, you will have opportunities to influence clinical practice, support service development, lead quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to education, audit and research activities. We are committed to supporting professional growth and offer a supportive environment where independent prescribing, advanced clinical practice and leadership skills can flourish.

The role involves working across our hospital sites and engaging with multidisciplinary teams throughout the Trust to drive excellence in antimicrobial stewardship.

You will join a highly regarded, friendly and supportive pharmacy service that prioritises staff wellbeing, professional development and innovation, enabling colleagues to reach their full potential and deliver outstanding patient care., As a key member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Team, you will work closely with consultants, microbiologists, infection prevention and control teams, nurses and pharmacists to deliver the Trust's values of safe, compassionate and joined-up care, supporting our mission of right first time, every time.

You will provide expert advice on the safe, effective and evidence-based use of antimicrobials across the Trust, helping to optimise patient outcomes and reduce antimicrobial resistance. Working across acute and community services, you will support clinical decision-making, antimicrobial stewardship ward rounds, guideline development, audit, education and quality improvement initiatives.

A central component of the role will be active participation in specialist multidisciplinary teams, including the Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) MDT, HIV MDT and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) MDT, where you will provide advanced pharmaceutical input into the management of complex infection cases.

You will contribute to the delivery of the Trust's antimicrobial stewardship strategy through governance, service development, sustainability initiatives and performance monitoring. The post holder will support the development of pharmacy staff, deliver education and training to healthcare professionals and work collaboratively with clinical teams to embed best practice.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, and you will be expected to work autonomously, demonstrate initiative and influence change, while also being an enthusiastic team player committed to continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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