Specialist Antimicrobial Pharmacist

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Tees Valley is seeking a Specialist Antimicrobial Pharmacist to join their AMS team. This role involves providing expert advice on antimicrobial stewardship and infection management while fostering professional development through training and research opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in Pharmacy and relevant hospital experience. The role offers a competitive salary in a large tertiary care teaching hospital.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC as a pharmacist.
• Participate in continuing professional development.
• Working towards Independent prescriber qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert pharmacological advice on antimicrobial prescribing.
• Evaluate antimicrobial prescribing practices through research and audit.
• Support clinicians with antimicrobial prescribing reviews.

Skills

Analytical and judgemental skills

Communication of complex information

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Registered Pharmacist with GPhC

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Specialist Antimicrobial Pharmacist

The closing date is 07 December 2025

Would you like to work in a specialist role as part of an experienced and forward-thinking Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) team at a large tertiary care teaching hospital with over 1,000 beds?

The South Tees Antimicrobial Pharmacy Team are looking to recruit a specialist antimicrobial pharmacist with hospital‑based experience, who is motivated, dynamic and keen to learn and develop in this key role within the organisation.

This post will provide a varied experience in antimicrobial stewardship, infection management, education and review of antimicrobial prescribing practice, as well as valuable opportunities for research and professional development.

Experience in antimicrobial stewardship is not essential. Support from the AMS pharmacy team and shadowing/experience opportunities will be provided through close working relationships with infectious disease consultants, consultant microbiologists and the infection control team. There will also be opportunities for professional development and networking at regional and national conferences to facilitate learning and expertise in this specialist area.

Main duties of the job

• Work closely with the full antimicrobial stewardship MDT (AMS Pharmacy Team, ID Consultants, Microbiology, Infection Prevention and Control Team) to provide expert pharmacological advice on all aspects of antimicrobial prescribing, supply, infection management and education.
• Provide expert input into root cause analysis of hospital‑acquired infection.
• Evaluate antimicrobial prescribing through research and audit, identify shortfalls in good practice and aid the lead AMS pharmacist in providing assurance to relevant Trust groups and committees.
• Become a key stakeholder in the development, review and maintenance of all antimicrobial‑related policies, guidelines and pathways.
• Explore new and innovative ways of improving antimicrobial stewardship through the use of electronic prescribing and digital solutions.
• Explore opportunities for antimicrobial research and education/training.
• Support clinicians in review of antimicrobial prescribing through reflective learning and peer review.
• Be an active member of the regional Antimicrobial group and share good practice.
• Be a key point of contact for specialist advice and education as a Specialties Clinical Pharmacist within the Clinical Pharmacy team.
• Be an essential point of contact and provide specialist advice/service delivery in antimicrobial management to prescribers, patients and other healthcare staff, ensuring services are delivered to agreed standards.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
• Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
• Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We offer further in‑house courses dependent upon your role and bite‑size programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3, 5 and 7.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

• Analytical and judgemental skills
• Computer literate (with ability to use Microsoft Office programs)
• Communication of complex information to patients and colleagues
• Supervision of staff

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or working towards)
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• Working towards Independent prescriber qualification

Experience

• Previous experience as a hospital pharmacist
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) experience or a good understanding of AMS practice.
• Participation in research and audit
• Training of staff

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivating
• Positive, forward‑thinking attitude
• Able to respond and be adaptable to change
• Strategic vision

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a year (pro rata)