Consultant Antimicrobial Pharmacist

at  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital & University Hospitals Dorset
An exciting and rare opportunity is now available for a dynamic, forward thinking and innovative pharmacist to help shape the future of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Dorset as our first ever Consultant Antimicrobial Pharmacist.
As the first of its kind we are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced cancer care pharmacist who can support the trust and wider system in ensuring the best outcomes for our patients. If you are looking for the freedom and flexibility to develop a clinical leadership role this is the role for you.
Applications are encouraged from both existing consultant pharmacists & aspiring pharmacists looking to be accredited in the next 12-24 months. The post holder will be supporting in gaining RPS approval for recognition as a Consultant Pharmacist position.
Initially the post holder will be working across Dorset County Hospital and University Hospitals Dorset (50/50) to provide Antimicrobial Stewardship leadership. The aim will be that the role, once credentialed would start to support the wider system in it’s strategic approach (as an 8c).
To provide clinical leadership to the antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) teams at DCH and UHD, and work with key stakeholders across the Dorset System to ensure a coherent AMS programme is in place across the county to maximise patient outcomes. To be recognised as a regional and national expert in AMS, representing the Dorset System at regional and national meetings’
Responsible for leading the delivery and development of a proactive, high quality, cost effective, safe and responsive pharmacy antimicrobial service.
To practice as an expert consultant antimicrobial pharmacist providing highly specialist evidence-based advice on the safe and effective use of antimicrobials. The post holder will contribute significantly in developing practice, knowledge, skills and roles within the Trust.
To lead on all aspects of antimicrobial stewardship within both Trusts and provide Pharmacy leadership across the system
To line manage the Pharmacy Antimicrobial Stewardship teams
To support the Medicines Optimisation work programme for the Medicines Committee (DCH) and Drugs & Therapeutics Group (UHD)
To lead and manage the pharmacy research and clinical audit programmes regarding AMS in accordance with national CQUIN and NHSE patient safety alert target.
To participate in the provision of the clinical pharmacy service, inpatient and outpatient dispensing services.
To support the review and development of PGDs
We take your personal development seriously. Training and development opportunities are fully supported to enable all staff to achieve their potential.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. Applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share will be considered. Please talk to us about the opportunities available.
The post includes a weekly late duty and participation in the weekend and bank holiday rota.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.​
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online

Please refer the Job description for details