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Specialist Antimicrobial Pharmacist

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust, Reading

Specialist Antimicrobial Pharmacist

£60504

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust, Reading

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 20 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f5745dfbd3874c7aac31163905791d27

Full Job Description

  • 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 ideals and reducing inappropriate consumption of antimicrobials
  • To support the consultant microbiologists and infection control team in developing a Trust-wide culture that reduces hospital acquired infection and supports prudent use of antimicrobials.
  • To plan and undertake or support others in the trust to undertake clinical audit relating to antimicrobial use, deliver and undertake training relating to use of antimicrobials.
  • Provide Trust-wide extensive specialist support in an appropriate defined clinical area of care relevant to the care group. This will include developing collaborative partnerships across organisational boundaries.
  • To participate in various consultant ward rounds within specialties identified as key areas that require antibiotics review.
    • Working for our organisation Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical services team to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us? You will also have countless opportunities to further enhance your own development either through the independent prescribing course, advance practitioner course or leadership forums. If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you'll feel at home at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

    An exciting opportunity has arisen at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust for a motivated and experienced Specialist Pharmacist to join our progressive Clinical Pharmacy Team as a Specialist Antimicrobial Pharmacist . The post holder will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary antimicrobial team, working closely with the consultant microbiologists to deliver the antimicrobial stewardship strategy across the Trust. In addition to excellent communication and leadership skills you will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and have previous experience of working within a clinical environment and will have completed a post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy (or have equivalent relevant clinical experience). Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork and project management is beneficial as is experience of financial analysis, commissioning and risk management. Training and support will be given and a commitment to continuing professional development is essential.,
  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent (from an accredited University registered with GPhC)
  • Current registered practising Member of GPhC
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, MSc or other Clinical Postgraduate qualification
  • Independent Prescriber qualification or willing to work towards one
    • Desirable criteria
  • Independent prescriber qualification
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification, Substantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment
  • Substantial Clinical pharmacy experience at ward level.
  • Extensive Multidisciplinary team work
  • Special interest in Antimicrobial Stewardship dications
    • Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in an antimicrobial stewardship role
  • Evidence of project management and delivery of outcomes from managing change, Excellent communication/presentation skills - both verbal and written
  • Leadership qualities
  • Ability to plan and complete tasks / projects
    • Desirable criteria
  • Experience of undertaking audit/project work
  • Demonstrates initiative and self motivation, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
    • At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical. Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community., By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

    Staff Benefits
  • Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
  • Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
  • NHS pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Money Advice Service
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
  • On-site nursery (based at RBH)
  • Full educational library services
  • Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
  • Bus to work scheme
  • Excellent rail and bus links
  • A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.

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