# Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Project Strategic Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/antimicrobial-resistance-amr-project-strategic-lead/3e295f2e-c330-48a5-bb38-5b9c6d9ec404 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/antimicrobial-resistance-amr-project-strategic-lead/3e295f2e-c330-48a5-bb38-5b9c6d9ec404.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £33,291 - £38,684 p.a. - **Contract type:** Secondment: 12 months - **Employment type:** Part time - 18.75 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-17T13:01:14.658Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Poole/Dorset_HealthCare_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Multiprofessional_Pharmacy_Nursing/Multiprofessional_Pharmacy_Nursing-v8164955 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8164955?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements.  Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact \[email protected\] ## Person Specification ### Job Specific Experience **Essential** - Evidence of experience in effective leadership and risk management, demonstrating competency in the 9 leadership dimensions of the Healthcare Leadership Model - Practical experience of transformational and change management - Experience of working at strategic level - Able to demonstrate innovation and effective use of resources **Desirable** - Substantial experience in an antimicrobial resistance related area for example infection management, infection prevention and control or antimicrobial stewardship - Experience of undertaking high level investigations or external reviews in relation to Antimicrobial Resistance - Proven track record of strategic planning with NHS and partner organisations ### Personal Qualities/Attributes **Essential** - Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation in both written form and in small and large groups together with ability to motivate and persuade individuals and teams, particularly in areas of service and performance improvement requiring a collaborative commitment to change and across organisations, external agencies and all sectors of the community to enable effective relationships - Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing and the ability to deal appropriately and professionally with challenge - Ability to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities. - Effective interpersonal and influencing skills **Desirable** - Interest in data, and how it can be used to evidence change ### Knowledge, Skills and Training **Essential** - Registered health care practitioner - Relevant full Masters degree - Exceptional proven leadership skills - Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability **Desirable** - Working towards PhD or showing active engagement in research ### Managerial/Supervisory Experience **Essential** - Experience of operational management or senior management in a corporate governance setting at Band 8a or equivalent or above in health or social care - Experience of working effectively across organisational and professional boundaries in complex organisations **Desirable** - Experience in managing a designated budget across agencies ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 490.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10466240) - [dbs information (pdf, 22.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2340) - [staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 316.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=695) - [pay scales from 1 april 2025 (pdf, 44.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1941) - [applications recruitment flowchart (pdf, 434.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=866) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.