Job Description

Are you a highly motivated pharmacist with a passion for antimicrobial stewardship and a desire to make a real impact on patient care?



We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic pharmacist to join us as the Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist at Frimley Park Hospital , part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust .

Your key responsibilities will include:

Supporting the development of a culture that promotes excellence in antimicrobial prescribing and reduces infection risks

Leading, planning, and delivering audits on antimicrobial prescribing and compliance with Trust policies

Identifying cost-saving opportunities through evidence-based antimicrobial use

Designing and implementing AMS-related training programmes for pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff

Liaising with consultants and multidisciplinary teams across the Trust to promote AMS best practice

Contributing to the review and development of Trust-wide antimicrobial guidelines and policies



This is a fantastic opportunity to influence clinical practice and contribute to national AMR goals.

Our key responsibilities will include:

Supporting the development of a culture that promotes excellence in antimicrobial prescribing and reduces infection risks

Leading, planning, and delivering audits on antimicrobial prescribing and compliance with Trust policies

Identifying cost-saving opportunities through evidence-based antimicrobial use

Designing and implementing AMS-related training programmes for pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff

Liaising with consultants and multidisciplinary teams across the Trust to promote AMS best practice

Contributing to the review and development of Trust-wide antimicrobial guidelines and policies



This is a fantastic opportunity to influence clinical practice and contribute to national AMR goals.



The post holder must have hospital pharmacy experience involving clinical pharmacy skills as well teaching skills. The role requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team, through excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to motivate themselves and others. To be successful in this application the post holder must demonstrate confidence as a senior clinical pharmacist and be a role model to more junior staff.



Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.



Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.



We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.



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