Lead Pharmacist - Antimicrobials - Luton site

Are you an experienced Clinical Pharmacist with a keen interest in antimicrobials? Do you want to work with a dynamic, supportive, forward-thinking and friendly team?If so we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join a high-performing acute healthcare provider as a Lead Pharmacist (Antimicrobials).We pride ourselves on being a vibrant, welcoming and friendly team, that is made up of hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals who work towards a common goal of putting our patients at the heart of everything that we do.We are delighted to offer the opportunity for an innovative, ambitious and dedicated pharmacist to lead the antimicrobial pharmacy service at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. You will work closely with the antimicrobial lead at the Bedford site and be supported by a highly specialist pharmacist in antimicrobials with service and personal development. You will provide expert advice on the appropriate use of antimicrobials to
the broader healthcare team, contribute to the antimicrobial ward rounds to maximise the pharmaceutical input into patient care.You must possess the vision, energy and influencing skills to take forward the Antibiotic Stewardship agenda and ensure delivery of the outcomes patients and clinicians expect. Ideally you will have previous experience in the antimicrobial field and be a non-medical prescriber but this is not essential for an otherwise suitable candidate.

Main duties of the job

1. Developing, managing and monitoring the delivery of safe, high quality Antimicrobial Stewardship that delivers key pharmacy service and national benchmark performance standards throughout the Trust.

1. To work as part of the multidisciplinary antimicrobial stewardship team within the trust to deliver the Antimicrobial Stewardship strategy. To help reduce development of resistance by promoting stewardship and reducing inappropriate consumption of antimicrobials.

1. To support the Consultant Microbiologist and infection control team in developing the Trust wide culture that reduces hospital acquired infection and supports prudent use of antimicrobials.

1. Plan and undertake or support others in the Trust to undertake clinical audits, including national CQUIN projects related to antimicrobial use.

1. Responsible for ensuring the governance, risk management, financial, safety and operational aspects of Antimicrobial Stewardship at BHFT by providing advice on complex issues to the Pharmacy Senior Team, AMS group and HIPCC to ensure all service obligations are met.
2. To represent the Trust in collaborative Antimicrobial Stewardship activities and contribute to developing, planning and the delivery of joint projects for BLMK STP joint working group.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.