Specialist Infection Pharmacist

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:

• To provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters relating to antimicrobials, antimicrobial stewardship and infectious diseases.
• To develop, evaluate and optimise antimicrobial surveillance systems to provide assurance of Trust antimicrobial prescribing.
• To actively contribute to the development, promotion and monitoring of written policies/guidelines for the use of antimicrobials in general and specialist areas within the Trust
• To provide education to prescribers, pharmacists, nursing staff e.g. at induction and regular intervals, on the prudent use of antimicrobials
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds (Infectious diseases, Antimicrobial stewardship, infective endocarditis, bone and joint and Clostridioides difficile), delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy services in infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship in conjunction with the Principal Pharmacist.
• To provide support to the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service as required.
• Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients within infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients within infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship. Providing interface and discharge liaison and support.
  
  A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic clinical pharmacist with vision, excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills to join the Pharmacy Infection Team at King's College Hospital, based at the Denmark Hill site.
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced individual in infection and antimicrobials to join our Team. The post holder will work to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to patients, influencing senior managers and clinicians with respect to antimicrobials and stewardship. The successful candidate will lead on delivering initiatives to promote effective antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship. The post holder will work closely with the Principal Infection Pharmacist, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacy and Infection Prevention Control teams, clinicians and nurses in developing the infection and antimicrobial clinical pharmacy service across the Trust and providing high level patient care to a diverse group of patients. This post provides flexible and challenging opportunities for personal and professional development, both clinically and managerially. The successful applicant will be expected to be a team player with clinical experience, excellent interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.