Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our team on a fixed-term basis (12 months) to provide cover for the current Lead Pharmacist during a period of maternity leave.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate within our Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme, working collaboratively with colleagues across the Department of Clinical Microbiology, the Antimicrobial Stewardship team, and a wide range of multidisciplinary specialists involved in the management of infections.
As deputy to the Principal Pharmacist, Infection Services, you will play a pivotal role in driving the antimicrobial stewardship agenda, supporting the implementation of strategies to optimise the use of anti-infectives, and contributing to improved patient outcomes across the organisation and wider north West London Acute Programme Group.
Main duties of the job
- To lead, deliver, develop, manage and evaluate anti-infective treatments and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives alongside the Principal Pharmacist, Infection Services and Consultant Microbiologists in accordance with appropriate Trust and Hospital objectives.
- To support the provision of a safe, efficient and cost-effective use of anti-infective treatments within the Trust.
- To provide professional leadership for, and management of the pharmacy staff working within anti-infective roles.
- To lead on providing a framework for the provision of a safe, effective and appropriate anti-infective treatments alongside the Principal Pharmacist, Infection Services.
- To be responsible for the education and training of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals on anti-infective treatments and antimicrobial stewardship.
- To develop and maintain consistently high-quality pharmaceutical advice on anti-infective treatments and antimicrobial stewardship.
- To lead and be a role model, as a senior pharmacist and for antimicrobial stewardship.
- To lead on the strategic development of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives alongside the Principal Pharmacist, Infection Services and Microbiology Consultants.
- To report on anti-infective prescribing and ensure cost-effective anti-infective usage across the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant clinical pharmacy experience in anti-infective treatments
- Experience of managing a small team
- Experience of identifying training needs and delivering education and training programmes for all clinical staff groups
Desirable
- Experience of delivering research projects and influencing changes in practice
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Master’s degree in Pharmacy
- Diploma Pharmacy Practice
- Evidence of formal management training
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Actively seeks to improve the ward and clinical services provided to enhance quality of patient care
- Demonstrate excellent writing skills
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This advert is for Lead Pharmacist - Anti-infectives with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £72,719 - £83,505 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover). The application deadline is 13 Aug 2026.
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