Job summary
- To provide pharmaceutical advice and support antimicrobial stewardship within secondary, primary and community care
- To work closely with the BCUHB antimicrobial pharmacist, infection prevention and control, microbiology team to ensure effective and safe use of antimicrobials.
- To support the lead antimicrobial pharmacist in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating protocols and guidelines for antimicrobial therapy.
- To review and update antimicrobial guidelines hosted on electronic application or platform.
- To attend BCUHB groups related to antimicrobial stewardship and deputise for the lead antimicrobial pharmacist.
- To support antimicrobial stewardship audits and feedback on results, involving the analysis and presentation of collected data.
Main duties of the job
- To lead and assist on antimicrobial stewardship projects and policy, developing strategies, that reflect national or local objectives in tackling antimicrobial resistance.
- Regularly analyse information, provide report and proactive advice on optimising antimicrobial use.
- Assist in the investigation and review of any antimicrobial-related incidents and post infection review.
- To assist in the management of antimicrobial stock shortages and national recalls, providing support to the lead antimicrobial pharmacist and Pharmacy Procurement Team in relation to managing of returns, and appropriate supply.
- To be involved in planning of training, and updating of training materials relating to antimicrobial stewardship and infection control.
- To provide training and support to the public, medical, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare colleagues on antimicrobials and antimicrobial stewardship.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC.
- NVQ level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills or equivalent.
- BTEC level 4 in clinical pharmacy services or equivalent
Desirable
- ILM/Management qualification
- IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- A substantial level of post qualification experience in pharmacy services to degree level
Desirable
- Experience in a broad range of pharmacy services.
- Experience of managing pharmacy team(s)
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Confident and authoritative inter-personal skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Good people skills.
- Able to motivate and develop self and others.
- Negotiation skills
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Teaching, training and mentoring skills.
- Able to prioritise and delegate
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of health service developments that will impact on area of responsibility
Values
Essential
- Enthusiastic.
- Aware of own limits
- Patient/Service focused.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and revalidation.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between places of work in a timely manner.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC.
- NVQ level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills or equivalent.
- BTEC level 4 in clinical pharmacy services or equivalent
Desirable
- ILM/Management qualification
- IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- A substantial level of post qualification experience in pharmacy services to degree level
Desirable
- Experience in a broad range of pharmacy services.
- Experience of managing pharmacy team(s)
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Confident and authoritative inter-personal skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Good people skills.
- Able to motivate and develop self and others.
- Negotiation skills
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Teaching, training and mentoring skills.
- Able to prioritise and delegate
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of health service developments that will impact on area of responsibility
Values
Essential
- Enthusiastic.
- Aware of own limits
- Patient/Service focused.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and revalidation.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between places of work in a timely manner.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
