Specialist Pharmacist

Job summary

To work as a key member of the antimicrobial stewardship team to ensure antimicrobials are used appropriately across the Trust. This is an opportunity to build and expand on existing clinical knowledge, communication and organisational skills.

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team alongside microbiology and the infection prevention team to ensure prudent use of antibiotic and to prevent hospital associated infections.

To promote antimicrobial stewardship across the Trust and support other antimicrobial related services to avoid/reduce hospital admissions such as the intravenous therapy team

To support the Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist in the various aspects of antimicrobial stewardship key activities - development of evidence based guidelines, development of safety/antimicrobial stewardship measures within electronic prescribing system, leading on audits, antimicrobials reviews, other quality improvement projects and education

To monitor and advise on the control of Divisional medication expenditure on antimicrobials

To fulfill role as a Non Medical Prescriber within specialist area. (Subject to necessary qualification)

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual with motivation and enthusiasm to deliver the antimicrobial stewardship agenda and in conjunction with the Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist. You will work closely with the Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist to support antimicrobials management across the Trust. You will develop skills within a specialist antimicrobial role whilst building upon proven clinical skills.

The Pharmacy department has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and has embedded effective medicines management systems into patient care. You will contribute to new initiatives and promote and implement best antimicrobial stewardship practice Trust wide. You will have opportunities to supervise rotational pharmacists and undertake your own journey of personal development to achieve career ambitions.

You will work closely with the Consultant Microbiologists and Control of Infection team to promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing through evidence based guidelines.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high standard of clinical pharmacy service to patients within anidentified specialist area and those Trust wide requiring additional support with antimicrobial prescribing/stewardship. This will involve making highly complex clinical interventions and will be in line with Clinical pharmacy service objectives.

For more information please see the job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years post registration experience within hospital Pharmacy Experience in clinical Pharmacy with knowledge of the therapeutics of common disease state Previous experience of teamworking Experience in the development of policies, guidelines and procedures

Desirable

Teaching /training experience Leadership

Skills

Essential

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Good organisation and time management skills Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Problem solving skills. Pro-active and innovative. Computer literate Knowledge of audit methodology

Desirable

Good presentation skills Influencing skills.

Other

Essential

Demonstrable commitment to professional development Willingness to contribute to the general working of the department

Qualifications and attainments

Essential

Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy Registered with the GPhC Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy

Desirable

Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Prescribing qualification

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