Specialist Pharmacist - Antimicrobials

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

You need to have a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration in order to be considered for this post.

The NHS GGC AMP Team are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist who is motivated, dynamic and keen to join them at the QEUH to support and deliver the GGC Antimicrobial Stewardship agenda. The post holder will form part of a multidisciplinary team providing an advanced clinical service, managing patients with confirmed or suspected infections, supporting inpatient care and the growing virtual hospital via the Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service.

This role will provide excellent opportunities for personal and professional development including leadership skills and enhanced specialist experience in antimicrobial stewardship.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Queen Elizabeth University
• The shift pattern for this post is Mondays & Fridays, and flexible working will be considered
• Participation in weekend, public holiday and on-call rotas is required
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
• Fixed term or secondment for 1 year

Key responsibilities:

• Providing clinical antimicrobial advice and promoting antimicrobial stewardship within GGC
• Contributing to antimicrobial governance
• Developing, implementing and evaluating antimicrobial guidelines
• Proactively contributing to antimicrobial ward rounds
• Providing clinical support to the GGC OPAT service
• Proactively contributing to meetings e.g. the GGC Antimicrobial Utilisation Committee meetings
• Developing and delivering junior doctor, pharmacist and nurse teaching on antimicrobials

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

The successful candidate must hold an MPharm degree (or equivalent), be registered with the GPhC and have (or be working towards) an independent prescribing qualification. The QEUH/ GGC AMP team will provide training, support and mentorship.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist, Lew Stewart, 0141 451 6263, lee.stewart3@nhs.scot

Advanced Antimicrobial Pharmacist, Fiona Robb, 0141 451 6261, fiona.robb3@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

You need to have a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration in order to be considered for this post.

The NHS GGC AMP Team are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist who is motivated, dynamic and keen to join them at the QEUH to support and deliver the GGC Antimicrobial Stewardship agenda. The post holder will form part of a multidisciplinary team providing an advanced clinical service, managing patients with confirmed or suspected infections, supporting inpatient care and the growing virtual hospital via the Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service.

This role will provide excellent opportunities for personal and professional development including leadership skills and enhanced specialist experience in antimicrobial stewardship.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Queen Elizabeth University
• The shift pattern for this post is Mondays & Fridays, and flexible working will be considered
• Participation in weekend, public holiday and on-call rotas is required
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
• Fixed term or secondment for 1 year

Key responsibilities:

• Providing clinical antimicrobial advice and promoting antimicrobial stewardship within GGC
• Contributing to antimicrobial governance
• Developing, implementing and evaluating antimicrobial guidelines
• Proactively contributing to antimicrobial ward rounds
• Providing clinical support to the GGC OPAT service
• Proactively contributing to meetings e.g. the GGC Antimicrobial Utilisation Committee meetings
• Developing and delivering junior doctor, pharmacist and nurse teaching on antimicrobials

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

The successful candidate must hold an MPharm degree (or equivalent), be registered with the GPhC and have (or be working towards) an independent prescribing qualification. The QEUH/ GGC AMP team will provide training, support and mentorship.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist, Lew Stewart, 0141 451 6263, lee.stewart3@nhs.scot

Advanced Antimicrobial Pharmacist, Fiona Robb, 0141 451 6261, fiona.robb3@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.