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- Prif leoliad
- Pharmacist
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 193-7581857NCG
- Cyflogwr
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Tref
- Reading
- Cyflog
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 23/12/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Specialist Antimicrobial Pharmacist
NHS AfC: Band 8a
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.”
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’.
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
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.
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.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Band 8A Specialist Antimicrobial Pharmacist
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the 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 multidisciplinary 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 multidisciplinary 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.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Responsible for providing expert pharmaceutical advice, including specialist antimicrobial advice across all clinical areas of the Trust to prescribers, clinicians, nursing staff and pharmacy staff and patients to deliver high quality pharmaceutical care and improve patient safety.
- To provide specialist advice regarding antimicrobial usage/expenditure, high risk antimicrobials and management of penicillin allergy to ensure patient care is optimised.
- To develop and authorise trust antimicrobial guidelines.
- To develop, implement and audit Trust antimicrobial policies/ guidelines which deliver cost effective use of antimicrobials.
- To work in conjunction with the Consultant Microbiologists and infection control team to develop training programmes and audit and feedback to educate prescribers, pharmacists and nursing staff on the safe and effective use of antimicrobials.
- To act as a role model and promote best antimicrobial practice to all RBH staff.
- To liaise with pharmacy staff and provides leadership delivering RBH antimicrobial priorities.
- The post-holder(s) will be an independent prescriber and prescribe medicines for agreed patients.
- To participate in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service and leadership and oversight to a defined clinical specialty.
- Provide clinical support as a senior Pharmacist to the dispensary team.
- Development, maintain and facilitate antimicrobial related education and training to the trust.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.
Manyleb y person
Education/ Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Meini prawf dymunol
- Member of UKCPA
- Member of RPharmS
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Substantial Hospital Pharmacy experience of which a significant amount has been within an acute UK hospital environment
- Experience of writing PGDs and guidelines
- Extensive Multidisciplinary team work
- Special interest in Antimicrobial Stewardship
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience on system-level
- Experience of being involved in research
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Task prioritisation and planning and implementation
- Leadership qualities
- Strong interpersonal skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- People management
- Demonstrates initiative and self motivation
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Usha Adhikari
- Teitl y swydd
- Senior Lead Pharmacist - Clinical Services
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0118 322 8299
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Usha Adhikari, Senior Lead Pharmacist- Clinical Services (Medicines Safety) 0118 322 8299 / [email protected]
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