Highly Specialist Pharmacist - Antimicrobials
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £64,156 - £71,148 per annum incl. HCAS |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Cwmni: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7321949/289-CS-107 |
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A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Join our large, established, and research-active Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) pharmacy team, led by a Consultant Pharmacist. We're pioneer users of Computer Decision Support Systems (CDSS) for AMS rounds, integrating cutting-edge technology daily.
This pivotal role involves leading and developing a robust framework for the safe, cost-effective, and rational use of antimicrobials across the Trust. You'll shape local prescribing policies, participate in drug review/audit programmes, and drive innovative stewardship strategies.
You'll lead key AMS activities, including leading on daily ward rounds and the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service. As deputy for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist for Antimicrobials, you'll collaborate with specialist pharmacists and consultants to spearhead Trust-wide AMS efforts.
The role requires close collaboration with pharmacy, microbiology/infection control, medical, and nursing staff. You'll coordinate crucial work programmes and provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy service, upholding the highest standards in this critical specialty.
TheSpecialist Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacistwill drive the continuous improvement of antimicrobial stewardship across the Trust.
Key responsibilities include:
• Independent Ward Rounds:Autonomously lead specialist antimicrobial ward rounds, providing expert advice, optimising prescribing, and intervening for safe, effective antimicrobial use.
• OPAT Service Leadership:Lead theOutpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)service, covering patient assessment, prescribing oversight (if an independent prescriber), monitoring, and care coordination.
• Supervision & Training:Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and training to junior pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals in antimicrobial stewardship.
• Policy Development:Develop, review, and implement local antimicrobial prescribing policies, guidelines, and PGDs, aligned with national recommendations.
• Audit & Quality Improvement:Design and lead antimicrobial audits, analysing data to identify improvements and facilitate change for enhanced quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Strategic Collaboration:Work closely with the Lead Directorate Pharmacist, Consultant Microbiologists, and Infection Control teams to drive strategic AMS initiatives.
• Innovation & Technology:Utilise and developComputer Decision Support Systems (CDSS)and other technologies to enhance AMS rounds and prescribing decisions.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
ThisSpecialist Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacistrole offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and innovate within a large, established, and research-active team. You'll be instrumental in advancing safe, effective, and rational antimicrobial prescribing practices across our Trust.
Your main responsibilities will include:
• Leading Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Initiatives:You'll be at the forefront of our AMS programme, developing and implementing strategies to optimise antimicrobial use. This includes leading daily ward rounds across our sites, making independent clinical decisions and interventions, and providing highly specialist advice to medical and nursing teams.
• Driving Innovation with Technology:Our team is a pioneer user of Computer Decision Support Systems (CDSS) for AMS rounds. You'll actively engage with and help evolve these innovative tools to enhance prescribing decisions and streamline our workflow.
• OPAT Service Leadership:You'll take the lead on our Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service, ensuring seamless care transitions and expert management for patients receiving intravenous antibiotics at home or in outpatient settings.
• Policy and Guideline Development:A core part of the role involves developing, reviewing, and implementing local antimicrobial prescribing policies and guidelines, ensuring they align with national best practice and evidence.
• Audit and Quality Improvement:You'll conduct regular audits of antimicrobial prescribing, analyse data to identify areas for improvement, and drive change initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
• Mentoring and Supervision:You'll play a crucial role in supervising and mentoring junior pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, guiding their development in antimicrobial stewardship principles and practice.
• Collaborative Working:This role requires strong collaboration with Consultant Microbiologists, Infection Control, and all levels of medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff across the Trust to achieve our shared goals.
• Medication Safety:You will actively contribute to reducing antimicrobial medication errors and promoting overall medication safety within the speciality.
This advert closes on Sunday 27 Jul 2025
Join our large, established, and research-active Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) pharmacy team, led by a Consultant Pharmacist. We're pioneer users of Computer Decision Support Systems (CDSS) for AMS rounds, integrating cutting-edge technology daily.
This pivotal role involves leading and developing a robust framework for the safe, cost-effective, and rational use of antimicrobials across the Trust. You'll shape local prescribing policies, participate in drug review/audit programmes, and drive innovative stewardship strategies.
You'll lead key AMS activities, including leading on daily ward rounds and the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service. As deputy for the Lead Directorate Pharmacist for Antimicrobials, you'll collaborate with specialist pharmacists and consultants to spearhead Trust-wide AMS efforts.
The role requires close collaboration with pharmacy, microbiology/infection control, medical, and nursing staff. You'll coordinate crucial work programmes and provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy service, upholding the highest standards in this critical specialty.
TheSpecialist Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacistwill drive the continuous improvement of antimicrobial stewardship across the Trust.
Key responsibilities include:
• Independent Ward Rounds:Autonomously lead specialist antimicrobial ward rounds, providing expert advice, optimising prescribing, and intervening for safe, effective antimicrobial use.
• OPAT Service Leadership:Lead theOutpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)service, covering patient assessment, prescribing oversight (if an independent prescriber), monitoring, and care coordination.
• Supervision & Training:Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and training to junior pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals in antimicrobial stewardship.
• Policy Development:Develop, review, and implement local antimicrobial prescribing policies, guidelines, and PGDs, aligned with national recommendations.
• Audit & Quality Improvement:Design and lead antimicrobial audits, analysing data to identify improvements and facilitate change for enhanced quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Strategic Collaboration:Work closely with the Lead Directorate Pharmacist, Consultant Microbiologists, and Infection Control teams to drive strategic AMS initiatives.
• Innovation & Technology:Utilise and developComputer Decision Support Systems (CDSS)and other technologies to enhance AMS rounds and prescribing decisions.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
ThisSpecialist Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacistrole offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and innovate within a large, established, and research-active team. You'll be instrumental in advancing safe, effective, and rational antimicrobial prescribing practices across our Trust.
Your main responsibilities will include:
• Leading Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Initiatives:You'll be at the forefront of our AMS programme, developing and implementing strategies to optimise antimicrobial use. This includes leading daily ward rounds across our sites, making independent clinical decisions and interventions, and providing highly specialist advice to medical and nursing teams.
• Driving Innovation with Technology:Our team is a pioneer user of Computer Decision Support Systems (CDSS) for AMS rounds. You'll actively engage with and help evolve these innovative tools to enhance prescribing decisions and streamline our workflow.
• OPAT Service Leadership:You'll take the lead on our Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service, ensuring seamless care transitions and expert management for patients receiving intravenous antibiotics at home or in outpatient settings.
• Policy and Guideline Development:A core part of the role involves developing, reviewing, and implementing local antimicrobial prescribing policies and guidelines, ensuring they align with national best practice and evidence.
• Audit and Quality Improvement:You'll conduct regular audits of antimicrobial prescribing, analyse data to identify areas for improvement, and drive change initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
• Mentoring and Supervision:You'll play a crucial role in supervising and mentoring junior pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, guiding their development in antimicrobial stewardship principles and practice.
• Collaborative Working:This role requires strong collaboration with Consultant Microbiologists, Infection Control, and all levels of medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff across the Trust to achieve our shared goals.
• Medication Safety:You will actively contribute to reducing antimicrobial medication errors and promoting overall medication safety within the speciality.
This advert closes on Sunday 27 Jul 2025