Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Project Strategic Lead

Job overview

Due to a successful application to NHS England for funding to support Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) leadership across Dorset, Somerset and BSW we are looking to recruit a registered Health Care Professional to embed clinical leadership and drive a coordinated, cross-System approach to AMR. The postholder will lead improvement efforts across the ICB Cluster with focused priorities for each existing ICB footprint based on available data.

We are looking for a senior clinical leader with experience in infection management, antimicrobial stewardship or infection prevention and management with a proven ability to lead a cross-sector improvement initiative.

This is a  part-time post of up to 18.75 hours per week.  The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only.  Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Main duties of the job

Develop key AMR priorities for each current System, aligning to a Cluster approach where possible.

Use national and local data to identify outlier trends and target interventions.

Drive collaboration across primary care, secondary care, community and mental health, UKSHA, Public Health, councils, etc. for a multi-sector approach to Infection, Prevention and Management.

Improve prescribing practices, but also support initiatives to prevent infections in the context of 'Infection Prevention and Management (IPM)'.

Implement a governance structure for IPM and AMR across the Cluster.

Report to the ICB Board and to NHS England with regards to progress.

To ensure formal national reporting of the project to the NHS AMR Board agreed with the NHS England Project Team. A quarterly highlight report will need to be submitted by the ICB to the NHS Engalnd AMR contral team to enable this.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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