Band 8c Strategic AMS Lead across NEL Integrated Care System

Job overview

Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.

A unique opportunity has arisen for a UK-registered health and care professional to lead system-wide antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) across Northeast London. This strategic role will champion improvements in governance, prescribing optimisation, and infection prevention, particularly targeting reductions in urinary sources of E. coli bacteraemia. This project is part of the NHS England ICB Antimicrobial Resistance Leadership and Governance Programme 2025/26 and the post will be hosted by BHRUT.

It will include working across both primary and secondary care; You will embed sustainable AMS frameworks that delivers measurable impact beyond the NHSE funding period. The role offers significant scope to influence transformation across the ICS, aligning stewardship with broader quality and safety agendas.

You must have a clinical background experience of managing improvement projects and hold a current registration with either the GMC, NMC, or GPhC, and bring substantial leadership experience in AMS and or IPC. A resilient leadership style, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential attributes for this exciting opportunity.

Main duties of the job

The areas below reflect a high level of strategic accountability, requiring leadership across clinical, digital, and governance domains to deliver measurable system-wide impact.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.