NhsJobs DURHAM

As a senior member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS)

Team, you will provide specialist clinical pharmacy support for patients with

infection across County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. You will

lead and participate in AMS ward rounds, working alongside microbiology,

infection prevention and control, medical and nursing colleagues to optimise

antimicrobial prescribing, improve patient outcomes and reduce antimicrobial

resistance.

You will provide expert pharmaceutical input into specialist

multidisciplinary team meetings, including the Clostridioides difficile

(C. difficile) MDT, HIV MDT and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy

(OPAT) MDT, supporting the management of complex patients and contributing to

clinical decision-making across acute and community care settings.

The post holder will support the development, implementation

and review of antimicrobial guidelines, policies and prescribing standards,

ensuring alignment with national guidance and local priorities. You will

contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement, research and

governance activities, helping to drive innovation and excellence in

antimicrobial stewardship.

You will develop strong collaborative links with a wide

range of specialties including microbiology, infection prevention and control,

critical care, respiratory medicine, surgery, emergency medicine and community

services. You will provide education and training to pharmacists, doctors,

nurses and other healthcare professionals, promoting safe and effective

medicines use throughout the Trust.

The role includes leadership and supervision of pharmacy

staff, supporting the development of trainee pharmacists, junior pharmacists

and the wider multidisciplinary workforce. As part of the senior pharmacy team,

you will contribute to strategic planning, operational delivery and service

transformation.

To support the Trust's seven-day clinical

pharmacy service, all pharmacists participate in weekend, late duty and on-call

rotas. Flexible working conversations are welcomed, and the Trust is committed

to supporting professional development, advanced clinical practice and

independent prescribing.

Job description

As a senior member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS)

Team, you will provide specialist clinical pharmacy support for patients with

infection across County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. You will

lead and participate in AMS ward rounds, working alongside microbiology,

infection prevention and control, medical and nursing colleagues to optimise

antimicrobial prescribing, improve patient outcomes and reduce antimicrobial

resistance.

You will provide expert pharmaceutical input into specialist

multidisciplinary team meetings, including the Clostridioides difficile

(C. difficile) MDT, HIV MDT and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy

(OPAT) MDT, supporting the management of complex patients and contributing to

clinical decision-making across acute and community care settings.

The post holder will support the development, implementation

and review of antimicrobial guidelines, policies and prescribing standards,

ensuring alignment with national guidance and local priorities. You will

contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement, research and

governance activities, helping to drive innovation and excellence in

antimicrobial stewardship.

You will develop strong collaborative links with a wide

range of specialties including microbiology, infection prevention and control,

critical care, respiratory medicine, surgery, emergency medicine and community

services. You will provide education and training to pharmacists, doctors,

nurses and other healthcare professionals, promoting safe and effective

medicines use throughout the Trust.

The role includes leadership and supervision of pharmacy

staff, supporting the development of trainee pharmacists, junior pharmacists

and the wider multidisciplinary workforce. As part of the senior pharmacy team,

you will contribute to strategic planning, operational delivery and service

transformation.

To support the Trust's seven-day clinical

pharmacy service, all pharmacists participate in weekend, late duty and on-call

rotas. Flexible working conversations are welcomed, and the Trust is committed

to supporting professional development, advanced clinical practice and

independent prescribing.

What is the salary for this clinical pharmacist role in DURHAM?

The advertised salary for this clinical pharmacist role at County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.. Typical clinical pharmacist pay in DURHAM varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 4 open pharmacy vacancies from County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in DURHAM?

PharmSee is currently tracking 3 active pharmacy vacancies in DURHAM across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open DURHAM pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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