Lead Pharmacist - Antimicrobials - Luton site
| Posting date: | 03 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £53,755.00 to £60,504.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53755.00 - £60504.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2024 |
| Location: | Luton, LU4 0DZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9418-24-1220 |
Summary
To be accountable for the delivery and monitoring of pharmaceutical advice and support at an advanced level in the field of antimicrobial therapy and stewardship. To develop the clinical pharmacy support of infection control, in line with the departments clinical pharmacy standards and objectives, seeking mechanisms to enhance service provision, adopt best practice and implement national guidance To attend microbiology ward rounds and difficile ward rounds as required. To clinically review and screen all prescriptions on a daily basis for those antimicrobials or treatment plans requested by Consultant Microbiologist To undertake non-medical prescribing activities for patients with infections (where the appropriate qualification is held):- To optimise antimicrobial treatment To develop scope of practice appropriately in conjunction with the Lead Clinician to meet emerging service needs To monitor and provide prescribing and financial data for antimicrobial use within the Trust with appropriate analysis of trends. To actively assist the Trust in identifying and promoting infection control risk minimisation strategies where appropriate. To initiate, develop and support clinical risk management activities in antimicrobial use. To collate and report on clinical pharmacist interventions within infection control. To support the Consultant Microbiologists in fulfilling their medicines management responsibilities by provision of specialist pharmaceutical input to, and active or lead involvement in, the development of Antimicrobial therapy protocols and policies formulary reviews and evaluations patient group directions multidisciplinary team working To present these policies at directorate meetings and Trust committees for ratification as appropriate. To assist in the ongoing development of rational antimicrobial use in the Trust, by proposing and implementing policy and service developments. To participate as required in clinical and non-clinical audit projects aimed at improving patient care and the effective and efficient delivery of services. To support safe patient care by close working with the Hospital@Home and Community Nursing Teams to ensure appropriate safety and governance around home iv antimicrobial therapy