Band 8a Lead Specialist Pharmacist Microbiology - Croydon - Barclay Specialist Care Ltd

NL Group are currently seeking an experienced Lead Specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Microbiology to cover a booking until the end of July 2024, with an anticipated extension.

With over 20 years of Healthcare experience, NL Group can offer you the chance to make a positive impact while enjoying a flexible career.

Benefits

• Full time block bookings and flexible working available
• Competitive rates of pay
• Quick and stress-free registration process
• FREE mobile app
• Weekly Payroll
• Ongoing training and personal development
• Optional stakeholder group pension scheme

Main Duties:

• Provide expert leadership and specialist professional advice on antimicrobials.
• Develop, manage, maintain, and evaluate services for effective antimicrobial stewardship across the Trust, liaising with clinicians, nursing, and other health professionals.
• Making recommendations and supporting framework development to ensure safe antimicrobial management through strategy, policy, and training within the Trust.
• Supervise Band 6 and 7 pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists as required.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for registered healthcare professionals and non-registered staff within the Trust.
• Contribute to patient safety and clinical governance agendas through interventions and optimisations of antimicrobial medication.
• Provide professional advice to the Associate Chief Pharmacist ensuring compliance with NHSLA, CQC, and other standards relating to antimicrobials.

Requirements

You will be a Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have hospital and ward-based clinical experience. It is essential that you work within codes of practice and professional guidelines and communicate health issues effectively.

You must currently live in the UK, have effective communication skills, an excellent attendance record, and be able to work under pressure. Additionally, it is essential that you have a minimum of 6 months' previous work experience within an acute healthcare setting and provide two professional references.