Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Pharmacist, Antimicrobials

The closing date is 08 July 2025

Job summary

PART TIME - 22.5 HOURS PER WEEK

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated pharmacist to join our team, working alongside the Microbiology Consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the work currently undertaken with respect to antimicrobial stewardship within the Trust and ensure that antimicrobials are also used safely and effectively within our established Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service.

This post would suit a Pharmacist with excellent clinical knowledge, good communication skills and experience in antimicrobials.

To support 7 day working you will be expected to participate in the on-call, weekend, Bank Holiday and late duty rotas.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Roshni Thoppil, Senior Principal Pharmacist (Monday to Thursday) on 020 8934 3142.

Main duties of the job

Regular attendance at antimicrobial ward rounds with the microbiology consultants.

Providing specialist clinical input into the Trust OPAT service and contribute to weekly MDT meetings.

Working towards the Trust's antimicrobial stewardship strategy.

In conjunction with the rest of the OPAT team, ensuring that patients on OPAT receive appropriate monitoring and follow-up, auditing outcomes.

Undertake audits for antimicrobials and antifungals including CQUINs in conjunction with the microbiology consultants.

Training multi-disciplinary team members in the appropriate use of antimicrobials.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,490 to £66,239 a year pa incl Outer London HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-NN-7269589-ACS-AL

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure appropriate and effective use of antimicrobials with the Trust and reduce antimicrobial resistance. This will be achieved through the use of effective, evidence based and economic antimicrobials prescribing policies.

The role will include daily attendance at ward rounds with the microbiology consultants and the outcomes of these ward rounds will be audited.

To ensure that antimicrobials are used safely and effectively within the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service.

To undertake the CQUIN audits for antimicrobials and antifungals in conjunction with the microbiology consultants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include daily attendance at ward rounds with the microbiology consultants and the outcomes of these ward rounds will be audited.

To ensure that antimicrobials are used safely and effectively within the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service.

To undertake the CQUIN audits for antimicrobials and antifungals in conjunction with the microbiology consultants.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Post Graduate Clinical Diploma
Post Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacist
Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Experience & Skills

Essential

Comprehensive post-registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of acute hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, ward services and dispensing)
Excellent knowledge and practice of clinical pharmacy in the acute care setting
Significant previous antimicrobials experience
Excellent communication skills on both a written and verbal basis
Range of hospital pharmacy services

Desirable

Hospital electronic prescribing and administration systems, eg Cerner Millennium

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Post Graduate Clinical Diploma
Post Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacist
Taught Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Experience & Skills

Essential

Comprehensive post-registration training and experience in hospital pharmacy - this must include a solid grounding in all aspects of acute hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, ward services and dispensing)
Excellent knowledge and practice of clinical pharmacy in the acute care setting
Significant previous antimicrobials experience
Excellent communication skills on both a written and verbal basis
Range of hospital pharmacy services

Desirable

Hospital electronic prescribing and administration systems, eg Cerner Millennium

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)