Specialist Antimicrobial Pharmacist
The closing date is 07 December 2025
Job summary
Would you like to work in a specialist role as part of an experienced and forward-thinking Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) team at a large tertiary care teaching hospital with over 1,000 beds?
The South Tees Antimicrobial Pharmacy Team are looking to recruit a specialist antimicrobial pharmacist with hospital-based experience, who is motivated, dynamic and keen to learn and develop in this key role within the organisation.
This post will provide a varied experience in antimicrobial stewardship, infection management, education and review of antimicrobial prescribing practice, as well as valuable opportunities for research and professional development.
Experience in antimicrobial stewardship is not essential. Support from the AMS pharmacy team and shadowing/experience opportunities will be provided through close working relationships with infectious disease consultants, consultant microbiologists and the infection control team. There will also be opportunities for professional development and networking at regional and national conferences to facilitate learning and expertise in this specialist area.
Main duties of the job
To work closely with the full antimicrobial stewardship MDT (AMS Pharmacy Team, ID Consultants, Microbiology, Infection Prevention and Control Team) to provide expert pharmacological advice on all aspects of antimicrobial prescribing, supply, infection management and education.
Provide expert input into route cause analysis of hospital acquired infection.
To evaluate antimicrobial prescribing through research and audit, identify shortfalls in good practice and aid the lead AMS pharmacist in providing assurance to relevant Trust groups and committees.
Become a key stakeholder in the development, review and maintenance of all antimicrobial related policies, guidelines and pathways.
Explore new and innovative ways of improving antimicrobial stewardship through the use of electronic prescribing and digital solutions.
Explore opportunities for antimicrobial research and education/training.
Support clinicians in review of antimicrobial prescribing through reflective learning and peer review.
To be an active member of the regional Antimicrobial group and share good practice.
To be a key point of contact for specialist advice and education as a Specialties Clinical Pharmacist within the Clinical Pharmacy team.
Be an essential point of contact and provide specialist advice/service delivery in antimicrobial management to prescribers, patients and other healthcare staff, ensuring services are delivered to agreed standards.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Details
Date posted
21 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CD-7506580-A
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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