Senior Pharmacist - Antimicrobial & Critical Care

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist specializing in Antimicrobial Stewardship and Critical Care. This role involves leading the clinical pharmacy service to inpatient units while ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical care. The successful candidate will engage with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety and patient flow, support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, and participate in the development of clinical pharmacy services. The position requires strong leadership skills and a solid pharmacy education background.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
• Evidence of writing clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality medicines optimisation and safety initiatives.
• Lead the clinical pharmacy service to inpatient units.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical reasoning and judgement

Communication skills

Digital medicines knowledge

Education

Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)

Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma

Independent Prescriber qualification

Job description

A large NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist specializing in Antimicrobial Stewardship and Critical Care. This role involves leading the clinical pharmacy service to inpatient units while ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical care. The successful candidate will engage with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety and patient flow, support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, and participate in the development of clinical pharmacy services. The position requires strong leadership skills and a solid pharmacy education background.