Senior Pharmacist, Antimicrobials

NHS

  • Kingston upon Thames
  • £61,631-68,623 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 9 hours ago
PART TIME - 22.5 HOURS PER WEEKWe are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacist to join our team, working alongside the Microbiology Consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the work currently undertaken with respect to antimicrobial stewardship within the Trust and ensure that antimicrobials are also used safely and effectively within our established Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service.This post would suit a Pharmacist with excellent clinical knowledge, good communication skills and experience in antimicrobials.To support 7 day working you will be expected to participate in the on-call, weekend, Bank Holiday and late duty rotas.Main duties of the jobRegular attendance at antimicrobial ward rounds with the microbiology consultants.Providing specialist clinical input into the Trust OPAT service and contribute to weekly MDT meetings.Working towards the Trust's antimicrobial stewardship strategy.In conjunction with the rest of the OPAT team, ensuring that patients on OPAT receive appropriate monitoring and follow-up, auditing outcomes.Undertake audits for antimicrobials and antifungals including CQUINs in conjunction with the microbiology consultants.Training multi-disciplinary team members in the appropriate use of antimicrobials.About usDevelopmentand staff wellbeingYour growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£61,631 to £68,623 a year pa incl Outer London HCAS (pro rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number396-NN-7269589-ACS-AL-BJob locationsKingston HospitalGalsworthy RoadKingstonKT2 7QBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo ensure appropriate and effective use of antimicrobials with the Trust and reduce antimicrobial resistance. This will be achieved through the use of effective, evidence based and economic antimicrobials prescribing policies.The role will include daily attendance at ward rounds with the microbiology consultants and the outcomes of these ward rounds will be audited.To ensure that antimicrobials are used safely and effectively within the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service.To undertake the CQUIN audits for antimicrobials and antifungals in conjunction with the microbiology consultants. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo ensure appropriate and effective use of antimicrobials with the Trust and reduce antimicrobial resistance. This will be achieved through the use of effective, evidence based and economic antimicrobials prescribing policies.The role will include daily attendance at ward rounds with the microbiology consultants and the outcomes of these ward rounds will be audited.To ensure that antimicrobials are used safely and effectively within the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service.To undertake the CQUIN audits for antimicrobials and antifungals in conjunction with the microbiology consultants.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Post Graduate Clinical Diploma
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
  • Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacist
  • Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy
Experience & SkillsEssential
  • Comprehensive post-registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of acute hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, ward services and dispensing)
  • Excellent knowledge and practice of clinical pharmacy in the acute care setting
  • Significant previous antimicrobials experience
  • Excellent communication skills on both a written and verbal basis
  • Range of hospital pharmacy services
Desirable
  • Hospital electronic prescribing and administration systems, eg Cerner Millennium
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Post Graduate Clinical Diploma
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
  • Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacist
  • Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy
Experience & SkillsEssential
  • Comprehensive post-registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of acute hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, ward services and dispensing)
  • Excellent knowledge and practice of clinical pharmacy in the acute care setting
  • Significant previous antimicrobials experience
  • Excellent communication skills on both a written and verbal basis
  • Range of hospital pharmacy services
Desirable
  • Hospital electronic prescribing and administration systems, eg Cerner Millennium

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