Advanced Pharmacist - Antimicrobials
The closing date is 23 October 2025
Job summary
The Pharmacy department at the James Paget University Hospital has recently taken on a motivated team of clinical pharmacists. This team is continually working to deliver innovative services and ensure patients get optimal care and outcomes from their medicines.
We now have an excellent opportunity available to become the trust's Antimicrobial Pharmacist. This post is ideal for an ambitious and highly skilled pharmacist to develop their career and promote antimicrobial stewardship within the trust. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist, with a keen interest in antibiotics to work with the Microbiology team, the Infection Prevention team and the Pharmacy team.
The role will include providing specialist advice on antimicrobials, reviewing antibiotic prescribing and working with regional antimicrobial pharmacists from the other two acute trusts in the region. This split role will also provide the opportunity for the successful applicant's clinical pharmacy career to develop, continuing to work as a clinical pharmacist in the area of orthopaedic surgery.
Main duties of the job
To support the Trust antimicrobial stewardship programme by:
o Providing expert advice on pharmaceutical matters relating to anti-infective therapies.o Evaluation, implementation and optimising the surveillance of antimicrobials.o Ensuring antimicrobial policies and guidelines are maintained in accordance with national and local priorities.o Supporting education and training strategies.o Taking part in full 7-day shifted rota, including bank holidays, and on call rota if required.o Includes generalist clinical pharmacy and dispensary duties for a minimum of 40% of the role.
The post holder will be supported by the Trust antimicrobial management group, together with the antibiotic lead consultant, and the infection control team.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
177-EMER-7511487
Job locations
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
Employer's website
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